( Thank you to Charlie Gao for correction) Sources online say 11.5" exists, but 5.56 ballistics begin to suffer at that length, so that configuration doesn't seem as common. There were other lengths- 14.5", 13.5" etc being common too- these carbines aren't very standardised and different combinations of stocks, handguard, UGL, and barrel length, as well as base rifle seem to be the norm.Ībove is a variant in Israeli service with a 13.5" or similar barrel. The image above is an example with a 12.5" barrel. This way of mounting the optic is a necessity as the carry handle cannot be removed- Newer M16 family variants that are sometimes shown in use by Israel and these groups (M4 Carbine variants, for example) have removable carry handles with a Picatinny rail for direct optics attachment. There is also ACOG or clone mounted on the carry handle. A US-Supplied Colt 603 (M16A1) with a chopped barrel, collapsing stock, A2-style handguards/pistol grip, and fixed carry handle (Original from the M16A1). ![]() This is the "Menusar", an Israeli creation. This is a short M16 variant- but not just any. ![]() It's more quickly written than my other work, and goes into less depth. This is an expansion of an earlier Twitter thread of mine, with additional detail. In themselves they are not particularly awe-inspiring, but the weapons that Hamas/Palestine Islamic Jihad and Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades have chosen to show in these images for deaths are rather interesting, especially when we think about the impression that these are designed to give- the weapons on display do not necessarily align with standard operational use by these groups. The recent clashes between Israel and armed elements in Gaza have lead to the usual release of various propaganda/martyrdom images.
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