Animation comparing H&k 416 Carbine and M4 Carbine

Posted September 9, 2007 in Rifles by Steve Johnson with 2 Comments
Tags: animation, hk416, m4, military, rifles

This animation shows how both the 416 and M4 operate and explains the differences between the M4/M16/AR15 direct-gas impingement system and the H&K 416 piston system.

View the animation here. Below is a screenshot.

Steve Johnson

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