M4 family of rifles

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:M4_A1-S
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:Picatinny_rail
various optics and grips
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:magazine
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:championship gptkb:battle
gptkbp:charging_time ambidextrous
gptkbp:design gptkb:battle
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1994
gptkbp:historical_significance standard issue for U. S. military
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M4 family of rifles
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:battle
direct thread
gptkbp:is_protected_by quad rail
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:legal_issue varies by jurisdiction
gptkbp:length 1:7 inches
14.5 inches (370 mm)
3,100 ft/s (945 m/s)
33 inches (840 mm)
chrome-lined steel
gptkbp:maintenance regular cleaning required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:market widely available
gptkbp:material ergonomic design
collapsible stock
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:M4_Carbine
hunting and sport shooting
gptkbp:modifications aftermarket parts
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Afghanistan_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
law enforcement agencies
military contractors
private security contractors
gptkbp:railway_line multiple
gptkbp:range 500 meters
600 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 700–950 rounds/min
gptkbp:recoil moderate
semi-automatic, fully automatic, burst
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
drop safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
optical sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkbp:training basic firearms training
offered by military and police
gptkbp:trigger_type single-stage
gptkbp:user_manual available online
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M4_A1
gptkbp:weight 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)