Join the discussion here and PLEASE SEE THE MANY LINKS posted below by clicking "Show More" on this "About" tab. Here we will talk about the article out today regarding the reliability of the M4 Carbine (And its family of weapons). If you FAIL to listen to all my points including the end, please refrain from leaving a comment or jumping to any bizarre conclusions. Please don't hurt your brain in reading too much of the great articles and links below. Step 1.) Ensure your Bolt, carrier and Buffer are adequately lubed with FIRECLEAN Step 2.) USE QUALITY MAGAZINES (Pmags or Lancer) Step 3.) Use proper improved buffer spring & extractor spring. Step 4.) Use quality ammunition. Article: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/19/troop-left-to-fend-for-themselves-after-army-was-w/ There is a tremendous amount of opinion on this topic from those who use the M4. Many have various understandings of mechanics, and different levels of experience and EDUCATION in the use and maintenance of the M4 Carbine. Don't take my word for it. -Links - Articles - Videos - Awesome Colt M4 High Stress Test Video (watch both): http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/m4-and-m4a1-guns/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzfm4pYhIyY Article on Colt: http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/08/the-making-of-the-militarys-standard-arms/ http://www.colt.com/ColtMilitary/Company.aspx Colt Weapon Systems The true M4. FILTHY 14 EAG Tactical: https://www.slip2000.com/blog/s-w-a-t-magazine-filthy-14/ Google "Filthy 14 Article" MAC-Military Arms Channel AR-15 (Colt 6920) Dirt Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHwoZ6SS_pY Mike Pannone on Vuurwapen Blog M4 Dirt Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjsysa5r51k Must read articles by Mike Pannone: http://www.ctt-solutions.com/articles.html The Big M4 Myth - Fouling Caused My DI Gas System to be Unreliable: www.defensereview.com/the-big-m4-myth-fouling-caused-by-the-direct-impingement-gas-system-makes-the-m4-unreliable/ Carbine Reliability Part II www.defensereview.com/m4m4a1-carbine-reliability-issues-part-ii-diagnosing-the-root-cause/ Carbine Reliability Issues Why They Occur and Why They're Our Fault: www.defensereview.com/m4m4a1-carbine-reliability-issues-why-they-occur-and-why-theyre-our-fault/ Improving the reliability and function of the M4 variant is as easy as: running a full M16 BCG (Bolt Carrier Group), 5 coil extractor spring with black insert (O ring optional), proper buffer weight and buffer spring, good magazines and properly lubed of course. Hopefully you have a good mil-spec platform to begin with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HI25JjOzrk Buffer Weights: Car = 3.0 oz. H = 3.8 H2 = 4.6 H3 = 5.5 Rifle = 5.2 Debunking the Piston Myth: http://thefiringline.com/forums/archive/index.php?t-435302.html Floglube Persistence Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB8hN9X5z5M Magazine Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vzeUCulrl0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdesKUSUchA Carbine Competition Fails to Find Improvement Over Current Weapon : http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2013/August/Pages/CarbineCompetitionFailstoFindImprovementOverCurrentWeapon.aspx Wikipedia Article On M4 Carbine (Must Read): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_carbine Improvements: http://blog.predatorbdu.com/2012/08/m4-carbine-improvements.html

• published: 21 Feb 2014
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