Question about M-16

[TheReverend]

I thought this would be a better place than any to ask this question.

My father was looking at a picture of a 3d model of an M-16A4 that's being modeled for Operation Flashpoint. He points at the stock and goes, "What's that compartment for on the end of the stock?"

I looked over at him with my best military-wish-I-knew-it-all-face and said, "Simple... it's....," then I remembered I have no idea what it is. "Oh, um, yeah, I don't know."

So what is that compartment for? I've seen it on many other guns too. My friend guessed it could store a compact gun cleaning kit. Sounds good to me. Your comments?


Rev.

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yep, cleaning kit.

[TheReverend]

Thanks, ellipsis

Rev.

[GearGod]

When in doubt, consult the facts...

"Cleaning kits can be stored in the stock of the rifle" http://www.armyranger.com/mod.php?mo...ge_id=18&menu=

[Apogee]

We always just put a tube of CLP in there.

[STGN]

well you can also youse it for transporting drugs
it is not somthing I have had expirence whit Its is only somthing I have heard. I was a danish soldier which had for gotten it and then the weapons mechanic found it back in Denmark.
STGN