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		dsr_ on Dec 7, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: After 60 Years, B-52s Still Dominate U.S. Fleet The M16 entered service in 1963. The M4 is a derivative.

rangibaby on Dec 7, 2015 [–]

I know that, but the M4 is based on the M16A2 from the 80s.

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