M4 Rifle
For those participating in WW2 reenactment Airsoft games, the m4 rifle is a popular choice of survival rifle. These guns, developed for the use of survival gear to hunt wild game in the case of a plane crash, was a staple in all combat geared airfract. With a weight of only four pounds and a length of 14 inches for the original gun, this gun survived until the 1950s, where it was decommissioned in exchange for the M6 Aircrew survival weapon.
While there are a variety of M4 rifles available on the market for Airsoft games, it is still possible to purchase an original M4 rifle for use in hunting. However, these guns are increasingly more rare, as they had a shorter barrel than the legal barrel size of 16 inches. Due to this, in order to be able to own a M4 rifle, it must be registered in the National Firearms Act registry, as well as pay a two hundred dollar tax in order for the weapon to be owned by a civilian.
If you are after an M4 rifle for hunting purposes, you will need to check the laws relating to short barreled rifles in your region. As the M4 rifle fits this classification, there are additional laws that may need to be followed in order to legally hunt with the gun in specific regions.
If you want an M4 rifle for Airsoft, these guns classify outside of the standard NFA rulings, as they are unable to do serious injury to those who are shot with it. However, if you do play Airsoft, it is important that you remember that these are weapons, and can do serious injury if hit in critical areas, including the eyes. The strength of your M4 Rifle for use in Airsoft is often determined by the restrictions imposed by the game operators. Before you purchase an M4 rifle for Airsoft, you should ensure that the restrictions imposed by your group fall within the boundaries of the specifications of your new rifle.
The M4 Rifle for Airsoft is typically limited to reenactment games, as these guns are designed with the same style and accuracy levels of the original M4 rifle. Because of this, you can expect the lower accuracy of the original M4 rifle to be found in the M4 rifles designed for use in Airsoft games.
Original M4 rifles can be purchased through collectors, while replica guns for Airsoft can typically be located through any Airsoft vendor.