The M4 is a "Classic", All-American staple for three centuries and going strong. It cycles at 720 rounds per minute (12 rounds per second) while weighing in at 7.75 lb (3.52 kg) when fully loaded, and is fully modular.
- "Several hundred years old design, continuously updated" and widely used by the armed forces of the American Union
- The gun is called an M4 despite technically not being one in order to secure Congressional approval for funding of new firearms
- Congress members, despite owning firearms themselves, continue not to understand the above concept
- Direct impingement, with excellent recoil buffer system built into the stock
- Titanium receiver, carbon-fiber reinforced polymer body and ceramic barrel
- Uses 5.56x45mm Telescoped Polymer Case ammunition
- 60 round casket magazine made of carbon-fiber reinforced polymer, considered very reliable
- Integrated flow through suppressor
- Ammo counter compatible electronic system
- T-shaped charging handle, ambidextrous fire/safety controls easily manipulated with thumb
- Dust cover over ejection port opens and closes with the bolt automatically