America's Army/M4A1 Rifle: Difference between revisions

While having a shorter barrel than the 20in M16 series, the 11.5in AR15 I have fired retains plenty of accuracy. I have only had the opportunity to fire it out to 100yds, but with iron sites had no difficulty hitting reactive 8x8" plates from the standing unsupported. This does not account for the stress of a combat scenario as represented in AA, but does say something for the weapon's inherent accuracy. Not having fired a US gov't issue Colt M4, I cannot attest to it's accuracy, but I would be surprised to think it having a lesser degree of accuracy. Also, and this is only my opinion, I have found it easier to hit an 8.5x11" paper printout at 50yds at the range with a stock M1911 than a steel silhouet with an M16A2 in AA.