Convert M16 to M4

Subject: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:20 am

Hi all,
For a while now I've been thinking that I want to replace the M16 full stock with an M4 collapsible one.
I'm using a G&G GR16R4 and was wondering if this is possible - and if so, what exactly am I looking at needing?

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:52 am

very possible, shorter barrel installation, but may I suggest just buying a Combat Arms M4?

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:07 am

The barrel is already the correct length - the only thing that needs changing is the stock.
Buying it is the easy way out lol, I want to see if I can just convert

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:09 am

I could probably trade you a GR16 M4A1 for it. The only problem is that the fire selector is broken. It has all of the M4 stuff. Or I may be willing to trade stocks if I can figure out how to get it wired to the back..

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:08 am

I have no experience with G&G M4s.
That said, I'm thinking that there should be some manner of adapter for the stock, since I think it's a safe assumption they manufacture the same bodies and just kit them out with different things in the end.

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:29 am

If the stock holds the battery you'll have to get it rewired if you want a regular LE stock OR buy a crane stock. Or an external battery pouch. I'm not 100% sure if a regular buffer tube would work on that gun by just taking off the stock... Not too great with AR15's

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:39 am

ya same here, my specialty is G36 series...

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:47 am

DrummerBoyz95 wrote:: If the stock holds the battery you'll have to get it rewired if you want a regular LE stock OR buy a crane stock. Or an external battery pouch. I'm not 100% sure if a regular buffer tube would work on that gun by just taking off the stock... Not too great with AR15's

I can't just shove one of those stick batteries in the crane stock like I could the full size battery?
They use the same connectors, don't they?

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:43 am

No a full stick battery won't fit inside a crane stock. You'd need a crane stock battery for a crane stock. As for the conversion i'm not really sure but i want to say it's not as simple as throwing on a buffer tube and stock.

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:34 pm

iliveforthis99 wrote:: No a full stick battery won't fit inside a crane stock. You'd need a crane stock battery for a crane stock. As for the conversion i'm not really sure but i want to say it's not as simple as throwing on a buffer tube and stock.

I expected not.
What I'm thinking is that I have to take off the full stock, get some kind of crane stock adapter, screw that on, and then pop on the new stock.

General Posts : 2005 Join date : 2009-05-21

Nice THOUSAND sons profile pic, 40k player too?

haha anywho it should be farely easy to switch the stocks the only part that will be difficult is rewiring the gun to the front, unless of course you will invest in a crane stock?

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:40 pm

That's the plan - crane stock anyways. I'm not up for rewiring it.

General Posts : 2005 Join date : 2009-05-21

oh ok. then all you really need is a buffer tube. the stock. and a few other miscellaneous items.

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:12 pm

NoNeed2Hate wrote:: Nice THOUSAND sons profile pic, 40k player too?

And yes, I did some 40k a few years ago; played Iron Warriors back then.

Subject: Re: Convert M16 to M4 Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:12 am

You guys play 40k? Great game, space marines all the way.
Now a days I play "warmachine"

General Posts : 2005 Join date : 2009-05-21

crreed i used to play 40k >_< i love it. i have CSM and SM armies. i started an IG project but never got around to finishing it haha

anywho you should definitely just change the stock