Weapon Update: M16 Options

M16 Rifle

The M16A2 is the cutting-edge mainline rifle in service with the Allied forces' infantry divisions. The M16 represents a triumph in reliability on the battlefield. Round for round the Soviet AK-47 packs a heavier punch, but when reasonably maintained, the M16 can fire its lighter ammunition much more accurately at an impressive rate. Focused fire from these rifles is capable of causing significant damage to enemy structures and vehicles given time. Although most vehicles' outer armor provides substantial resistance, blasting it off with explosives first will then allow an M16 to hit the target for far more damage.

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The A2 variant offers several enhancements over the original M16 model. Notably, rather than featuring fully-automatic fire, each trigger pull results in a three-round assault burst aimed at striking a great balance between damage output, rate of fire, and ammunition conservation. However, the burst mechanism will reset upon each trigger release; failing to complete a burst effectively resets the firing counter and the next pull will fire all three rounds. An improved rifling allows for greater range, which really shines in conjunction with the single-shot firing mode for pinpoint accuracy. For tense situations, simply pulling the trigger faster can result in near-automatic firing rates without substantial loss in accuracy. Additionally, holding the trigger down will engage a repeat-fire sequence at a moderate rate.

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An M16A2 has been issued to Allied combat regulars, and features both burst and single-shot firing modes. Original model by Sir Phoenixx, texture by TheBeerinator. Fancy Render 1 Fancy Render 2

ooooh me likey aloty

Nice work

Oh Very nice work guys i really like the M16

Looks good, but A1s look pimp-er. Or wood furnature. http://www.lakesideguns.com/title1/indxlm7wlnt550.jpg that looks badass.

Panda that is a sweet looking gun.

Nice M16 but why no flash hider? D:

Ever since the start of beta with the new m16 rifle sound i have been thinking that a model update wa svery much in order lol.

Great work!

Looks excellent compared to the previous model.

Will there be anything like bump/normal mapping on it?

Yes, although the screenshots right from the w3d viewer do not show any.

Awesome.

Every time I look at an update; I'm amazed. The model is really sharp. I noticed details in the metal that really bring it a realist quality. I think I'm going to pass out when Gamma comes out.

A2 . I like this new M-16.

I like these updates. Also, am I the only one to notice the engineer update now?

I like these updates. Also, am I the only one to notice the engineer update now?

IDK, it's just me but I disliked the new infantry shown previously. The Mechanic looks too lanky and ghostly (looks too much like a Rifleman too), awhile the Engineer's texture is extremely low quality (looks too much like he was designed years ago when Ren quality textures were the norm)

But stuff like the M16 and Luna Crates, are simply brilliant.

I'm going to clear up right now that the new Engineer and Mechanic are not being used due to their quality, which is why you have not seen them ingame at all.