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Old 02-14-2008, 05:38 AM   #1
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What is the difference between AR15 & M4
I have very little knowledge about these black rifles so bear with me here. I have been putting off buying one, but with the current political climate I think I need to go ahead and get one before it's too late.

What is the difference between the AR-15 and the M4? Will AR-15 mags work in M4s? Between the AR-15 and the M4 which would you buy?

I look to you guys to point me in the right direction! Thanks!
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Old 02-14-2008, 05:51 AM   #2
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The M4 is just a variation of the AR15 platform.

Wikipedia actually has a ton of gun stuff.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_Carbine

Yes the mags are the same for both since it is the same platform.

Most of the 16" AR15s with an adjustable stock are considered an M4.
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Most of the 16" AR15s with an adjustable stock are considered an M4gery.
Fixed it.

You will not be able to buy an M4. Ever.

The M4 is a fully auto capable weapon manufactured for military purposes. Civilian ownership is a big no-no.

AR15s built to look like an M4, affectionately known as M4geries, are very popular however.

The biggeset difference is the FCG and "fun switch"
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My bad

Not enough coffee yet.

Why can't a civilian own a select fire M4 if they get the stamp?

Are you just saying that the M4 is only for the military designation and even a select fire AR15 that the police or civilians own is just a select fire AR15?
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Why can't a civilian own a select fire M4 if they get the stamp?
M4's were never manufactured prior to 1986. So they can never be legally owned by a civilian

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Are you just saying that the M4 is only for the military designation and even a select fire AR15 that the police or civilians own is just a select fire AR15?
Pretty much.

Any AR15 that has been converted to select-fire, uses parts manufactured and registered prior to 1986. the parts required to convert an AR to select-fire require the same forms/licenses as a registered MG and usually end up costing just about as much
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Well, I am still going to refer to my Armalite M4C as my M4!
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M4's were never manufactured prior to 1986. So they can never be legally owned by a civilian
My buddy's got one. IIRC it started as an M16 though, and the upper and buffer tube were changed.Throws a whole nother angle into the M4 debate. One of the most fun guns I've ever shot.
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The M4 is a fully auto capable weapon manufactured for military purposes. Civilian ownership is a big no-no.

Barring a class III license.
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Barring a class III license.
It still must be manufactured prior to 1986
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It still must be manufactured prior to 1986

Unless you're an FFL-07 and SOT. Then you can make whatever the fawk you want, basically.
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