Question(s) about the history of the M16

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gigabyte71

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Jul 25, 2015
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Can someone point me to a location where I can get the actual specifications for the various models of the M16? Because of the requirements for my research paper, it can't just come from someone's blog, it has to be a reliable source. Basically, I am trying to determine which ones were full auto and which ones were not. From what I have read, only certain models were issued full auto.
 

DoglegArms

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Jul 12, 2015
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Can someone point me to a location where I can get the actual specifications for the various models of the M16? Because of the requirements for my research paper, it can't just come from someone's blog, it has to be a reliable source. Basically, I am trying to determine which ones were full auto and which ones were not. From what I have read, only certain models were issued full auto.

They were either selectable FA or 3 round burst. None were semi auto only unless you include the AR-15.

M16 FA
M16A1 FA
M16A2 3 round burst
M16A3 FA
M16A4 3 round burst
 

rOmiLaYu

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Mar 25, 2015
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They were either selectable FA or 3 round burst. None were semi auto only unless you include the AR-15.

M16 FA
M16A1 FA
M16A2 3 round burst
M16A3 FA
M16A4 3 round burst
^ not a reliable source. Clearly from someone's blog.