{"product_id":"the-m4-carbine-by-chris-mcnab-9781472842275","title":"The M4 Carbine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped as a fusion of the XM177E2 Colt Commando and the M16A2 assault rifle, the M4 has been tested and proven in major combat operations worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis study describes the development process in detail, from production of the first XM4 prototypes in 1984 through numerous modified types until its official use as the \u003cem\u003eM4\u003c\/em\u003e in 1994. Weighing 1lb less and being 6in shorter than the standard M16A2, the M4 could still deliver precision semi-auto and full-auto firepower up to an effective range of 500m. Over time, its capabilities have been enhanced by the M4A1 modifications and an extensive range of tactical accessories, including optical day\/night sights, laser\/infrared designators, under-barrel grenade launchers and shotgun modules, foregrips, furniture options, mounting rails, and sound suppressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous M4\/M4A1 combat operations are investigated to reveal why the weapon has received such high levels of approval by front-line combat troops, not only in Afghanistan and Iraq, where the M4\/M4A1 has been intensively combat-tested, but also in contexts such as Colombia, India, Israel, and the Philippines. Profusely illustrated with photographs and artworks, and drawing its research from recently declassified documents, this is a complete guide to one of the most important and widely distributed tactical infantry weapons of the last quarter-century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47421192110316,"sku":"9781472842275","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71mwjvrTaTL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774408657","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-m4-carbine-by-chris-mcnab-9781472842275","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}