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  2. List of Colt AR-15 and M16 rifle variants - Wikipedia

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    Muzzle device CR6724 Colt Accurized Rifle A2 FF Tube S-1 Flattop Yes Yes .223 REM 5.56 NATO 24 in. Stainless HBAR 1:9 No None CR6720 Colt Accurized Rifle A2 FF Tube S-1 Flattop Yes Yes .223 REM 5.56 NATO 20 in. Stainless HBAR 1:9 No None CRM16A1 M16A1 Retro Reissue A1 Triangular S-1 A1 Yes No 5.56 NATO 20 in. A1 1:12 Yes Type 2 Duckbill MT6400

  3. M16 rifle - Wikipedia

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    The M16 rifle (officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of assault rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine.

  4. Muzzle brake - Wikipedia

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    A muzzle brake or recoil compensator is a device connected to, or a feature integral (ported barrel) to the construction of, the muzzle or barrel of a firearm or cannon that is intended to redirect a portion of propellant gases to counter recoil and unwanted muzzle rise. [1] Barrels with an integral muzzle brake are often said to be ported.

  5. Ruger American Rifle - Wikipedia

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    Hunter: a heavy barrel version bedded into the Magpul "Hunter American" stock using AICS-pattern PMAG® 7.62 AC box magazines, with a 20 inches (510 mm) threaded alloy steel barrel factory-equipped with a muzzle brake, chambered for 6.5mm Creedmoor and .308 Win.

  6. Barrel threads - Wikipedia

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    Common muzzle threads Diameter Pitch Comment Inch M12.7 0.907 mm Common on American rifles and pistols chambered for .223 Rem, .22 LR and 9×19mm. 1/2"-28 M12.7 1.270 mm Common on older European rifles chambered for .22 LR. 1/2"-20 M13.5 1 mm LH: Some European 9×19mm pistols 69/128"-25.4 LH: M14 1 mm Very common on European hunting rifles.

  7. Colt Automatic Rifle - Wikipedia

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    The Colt Automatic Rifle or Colt Light Machine Gun is a 5.56 mm NATO, open-bolt, full-automatic-only firearm developed by Colt Defense. It is based on the M16A2/A4 , and has a distinctive squared-off handguard, vertical grip, carrying handle and integrated bipod.

  8. Comparison of the AK-47 and M16 - Wikipedia

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    However, the AK-47's heavier weight and slower rate of fire do a good job of mitigating any disadvantage. In addition, newer AK-47-type rifles use a muzzle brake or compensator to reduce recoil. [127] Some AK-type rifles also have vertical foregrips to improve handling characteristics and to counter the effects of recoil. [149] [150]

  9. List of weapons of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    Mk 11 Mod 0 – 7.62×51mm sniper rifle based on the M16 direct impingement gas system. M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System – Improved version of the Mk 11, replacing the M39 and Mk 11. M40 rifle – M40A3, M40A5 and M40A6 variants in use as sniper rifles. Barrett 50 Cal/M82/M107 – in use as the M82A3 and M107 variants. The M82A3 being an ...