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Originally Posted by HorseSoldier
The difficulty of adapting existing drill and ceremonies practices for the M16 to the M4 is widely believed to be one of the reasons for the USMC deciding not to adopt the M4 some years ago. Fairly sad reasoning, to say the least.
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I thought it had to do with the Marine Corps' institutional emphasis on marksmanship. The M16A4 has a longer effective range than the M4.
It also has a nifty forward pistol grip and a flat-topped, picatinny compatible receiver for the mounting of optics.
I've read a couple of accounts of the Marines' battles in Fallujah and I have yet to come across any complaints about the longer M16A2-A4 in CQB scenarios.
From a pratical as well as an asthetic standpoint, I prefer the M16A4 to the M4 carbine.