The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Muzzle Flash at night, any combat veterans insight?

kraigwy · September 23, 2012, 08:48 PM

You do get a good bit of muzzle flash at night using the M16. The M-60 looks like a trip flair, we didn't use them at night unless it was absolutely necessary

The M14 how ever is a different matter. With the M-21 (NM M14 with ART Scope and M118 ammo, there is ZERO detectable muzzle flash,...... NONE.

I never shot a M4 at night but I would assume they would be like our shorty CARs. They produced more muzzle flash then the normal 20" baller of the M16s.

September 23, 2012, 08:48 PM	#2
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	You do get a good bit of muzzle flash at night using the M16. The M-60 looks like a trip flair, we didn't use them at night unless it was absolutely necessary The M14 how ever is a different matter. With the M-21 (NM M14 with ART Scope and M118 ammo, there is ZERO detectable muzzle flash,...... NONE. I never shot a M4 at night but I would assume they would be like our shorty CARs. They produced more muzzle flash then the normal 20" baller of the M16s. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071