Colt Weapon System

M4 5.56mm Carbine

Colt M4 Carbine is a versatile weapon system with proven combat utility and performance providing the operator with the confidence required to accomplish any mission. Featuring a 14.5 in. (37 cm) barrel it is designed for use wherever lightness, speed of action, mobility and fire power are required. It can be comfortably carried, yet be instantly available to provide the power, accuracy and range of a 5.56mm Rifle. Proven in military operations, it stands alone as a first-line weapon system. Colt M4 Carbine is today's weapon of choice; the weapon of the 21st century soldier.

The M4 Carbine is an extremely accurate and effective weapon under all practical field applications. It is a favorite with both first line infantry operations as well as special forces, unit commanders and vehicle crews. Available with a Safe/Semi/Full Auto 3-position selector (model R0977) the M4 Carbine is today’s weapon of choice. The M4 Carbine features a redesigned 4-position sliding buttstock allowing it to adapt to soldiers of different sizes and physical characteristics as well as various firing positions or clothing variations. Almost all mechanical components are interchangeable with those of the M16 rifle, ensuring quality, and commonality of parts and reduced maintenance costs.

The M4 Carbine barrel is designed to accept the M203 Grenade Launcher which can easily be assembled to the carbine offering the user both point and area firing capabilities. Also, all US and NATO rifle grenades can be fired without any supplementary equipment

CALIBER 5.56X45mm NATO (.223 Rem)
WEIGHT WITHOUT MAG 5.9 lb (2.68 kg)
EMPTY 30 ROUND MAG 0.25 lb (0.11 kg)
LOADED 30 ROUND MAG 1.0 lb (0.45 kg)
OVERALL LENGTH Stock Retracted 33 in (84 cm) 29.8 in (76 cm)
BARREL LENGTH 14.5 in (37 cm)
BORE CHARACTERISTICS Hard Chrome Lined, 6 Lands & Groves, 1 Twist in 7 in (178 mm), Right Hand
METHOD OF OPERATION Gas; Direct System; Locking bolt
MUZZLE VELOCITY 2900 ft/sec (884 m/sec)
MUZZLE ENERGY 1645 Joule
EFFECTIVE RANGE 600 m
FRONT SIGHT Adjustable front
REAR SIGHT M16A4 target style sight adjustable for wind age and elevation to 600m
SIGHT RADIUS 14.5 in (37 cm)
CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE 700-950 rpm
FIRE CONTROL SELECTION Safe - Semi - Full Auto
UPPER RECEIVER Flat Top With Detachable Carrying Handle

AVAILABLE MODELS
RO977 : Flat top, Safe/Semi/Full Auto
RO979 : Flat top, Safe/Semi/Burst
RO777 : Fixed handle, Safe/Semi/Full Auto
RO779 : Fixed handle, Safe/Semi/Burst

Colt Defense LLC is the sole source supplier of the M4 Carbine to the US military and the only manufacturer worldwide that meets or exceeds all US military specifications for the weapon.