The IDF Mekut’zar Carbine is a unique hybrid rifle made from American M16A1 rifles. The DIY Assault Rifle Since Operation Nickel Grass during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the United States has provided tens of thousands of M16A1 rifles to the IDF.

Nov 20, 2014 · On gun forums, such “mixmaster” AR-15s when made by forum members are referred to as “IDF builds”. But, a certain pattern did start emerging with these modified rifles, and a new variant of M16 was born: the Menusar. In Hebrew, this literally means “sawn”, which is an apt description of the rifle.

Here is a collection of photos to help guide in the building of IDF rifle and carbine clones. They come from a variety of sources and time periods. Photos such as these are useful for determining common wear patterns, various sling attachment methods, and other details.

Oct 30, 2023 · In 2009, the updated Tavor X95 was selected to replace the M4 and M16 variants as the IDF’s standard-issue rifle. The bullpup’s compact size makes it ideal for close-quarters urban fighting as well as getting into and out of armored vehicles.

Standard Issue Assault Rifle along with the M4, CAR-15, M16A1 and X95. Most of the M16A2 is firing automatic, some to custom for DMR and rest are ceremonial issues. Used in limited numbers. Variants used are Galil AR and Galil SAR. Most Galil's have been replaced by the improved (Galil) IWI ACE. Used in limited numbers.

Oct 11, 2023 · It's an M16A1 rifle, barrel cut just aft of the gas port. Then a new gas port drilled at carbine length, FSB pinned, and carbine buttstock assembly. So it's essentially a 13" barreled carbine with an A1 barrel profile, and a 1/12 twist. I'm assuming M193 is the issued ammo.

Oct 22, 2023 · Loosely based upon the Colt 653 CAR-15, the IDF Mekut’zar Carbine is unique to Israel. The barrel on this homebuilt example is slightly longer than the originals so as to comply with American firearms laws. The other common rifle seen in our newsfeeds is the M-16 carbine in a bewildering array of forms.

Feb 24, 2019 · This rifle is dubbed "M16" in the IDF, but it is actually an Israeli modified version of the Carbine AR15 variant "Model 653", shipped to Israel from the US in the 70s. The IDF took the rifle and sawed its barrel and shortened it by two inches.

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The original M16 was a select-fire 5.56x45mm caliber rifle with a 20 round magazine. Introduced in 1963 into the US military it was immidiatly used in operations during the Vietnam war. In 1969 the M16A1 replaced the M14 rifle to become the standard issued US military’s service rifle.