What made you buy your M4 and not a CAR?

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What made you go with the M4 over the CAR?

Me, I actually wanted the CAR but at that time all that was available to me was the M4. I originaly intended to get the CAR so I could mock Hoot’s carbine (from black hawk down) but now that M203 cut just does something for me even though I have no desire to install a M203 (yeah, I’m a bit strange and you guy will come to see this in due time LOL)

So what were your guys reasons?

thanks,
Dan

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Assuming the main difference between a “CAR” and “M4” is the carry handle vs. flat-top upper, then the flat-top upper is probably the main reason. Other than nostalgia, there’s little to no reason to get a carry handled upper if there’s a flat top upper available.

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I thought the difference was the M203 cut, learn something everyday.

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I had two CAR model in the past,but was trained by the Army with the M4 ,I really liked what the platform had to offer,Flat top for Optics ,smaller size ,and I shot very well with it.so with the Knowledge the Army gave me ,My needs for what I wanted my weapon for and how easy it was to add to this platform I went with the M4…THEN !!!I saw Rob’s chart started selling some parts I had ,Bought a few pieces that match "The Chart"spec for what I thought I need and I think I have a good go to gun .Thanks ROB!!

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I bought a CAR (XM177 clone) back in the mid-80s. At that time the M4 was not even a gleam in the Army’s eye …

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It was easily available, looked like a “shorty” (which I always liked the look of) and I wanted an AR THEN! That DAY! Wish I had an old Colt 20" A1 still…

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My first question was going to be “what’s the difference?” These terms get tossed around so much that the line seems to have gotten rather blurry. To me, a CAR is a Colt 6520 and an M4 is a 6920.

I actually bought two 6520s and then changed one out to a flattop upper, so I don’t know if that makes it a CAR or an M4. :smiley:

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Although there are many other things that make an M-4 an M-4 I think you’re just asking about the carry handle vs. flattop. To me if you’re old school and will never use optics then get a carry handle model. If function takes precedence over form, then get a flat top model. I personally don’t own a carry handle model and see no reason to, again for me. If you like the carry handle model, get what you like. Or just get one of each, or 2!

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problem solved:D