Difference between M16VN and M16A1

[Ominous Slayer]

Are the only differences the flashider and that the M16A1 usually uses normal m16 magazines rather than the VN shorter magazines.
(Airsoft wise differences, not real steel)

[johnnyj]

Re: Difference between M16VN and M16A1

Flash hider , Foward assist ( vn was slabsided ) even the a1 used the 20rd mags

[Apurturesci]

Re: Difference between M16VN and M16A1

Yep pretty much. The Marui M16VN has the tulip/3-prong flash-hider whereas the M16A1 has the cage type. The VN also comes with the 20 round STANAG as apposed to the 30 round one a you said. The VN also (as Ninja'd above) has the slab sided receiver without the forward assist.

[HuntR]

Re: Difference between M16VN and M16A1

Vn IIRC doesn't have a forward assist. Edit got ninja'd to it

[Apurturesci]

Re: Difference between M16VN and M16A1

Oh and also with the Marui ones, it is said that the M16VN has a more reinforced barrel joint to counteract barrel wobble, a problem with the M16A1 which was an older Marui design.

[Ominous Slayer]

Re: Difference between M16VN and M16A1

Ok, cheers guys

[ste887]

Re: Difference between M16VN and M16A1

but the vn version requrees a full stripdown to get at the gear box as it doesnt have the cut outs in the gearbox to let the tabs through, but on the flipside it is more accurate and stable due to no barrel wobble

[Gaffa]

Re: Difference between M16VN and M16A1

Closed at OP's request.