Norinco CQ info...

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I was trying to find more info on the Norc M4s that are in Canada and Wikipedia mentioned this excerpt:

[edit]CQ 5.56mm Type A assault carbine
This variant introduced in the year 2006 in several Defense expos worldwide, including the MILIPOL, is a copy of the American M4A1 assault carbine.[8] It features a telescoping stock, a removable carrying handle mounted on a Picatinny rail, and a 368.3mm (14.5 inche) barrel. The CQ Type A carbine variant is claimed to be able to stabilize both M193 "Ball" and SS109/M885 variants of the 5.56mm cartridge, as would be expected from a rifle with a 1:9 barrel rifling twist. It will quickly accept the installation of grenade launchers due to the quick attachment/detachment handguard design and to the step-cut barrel. The CQ 5.56mm Type A assault carbine is the only Type CQ variant to be acknowledged of official uses with a regular Armed force, having been purchased in significant quantities by the DECEI (Destacamento Conjunto de Empleo Inmediato "Joint Quick Deployment Detachment") of the Paraguayan Army.[9] A semi-automatic version of this carbine is available on the civilian market for sports shooters in Canada.[10]

So are these the same ones we have here in Canada or a different version?
 
mandarb11 said:
I was trying to find more info on the Norc M4s that are in Canada and Wikipedia mentioned this excerpt:

[edit]CQ 5.56mm Type A assault carbine
This variant introduced in the year 2006 in several Defense expos worldwide, including the MILIPOL, is a copy of the American M4A1 assault carbine.[8] It features a telescoping stock, a removable carrying handle mounted on a Picatinny rail, and a 368.3mm (14.5 inche) barrel. The CQ Type A carbine variant is claimed to be able to stabilize both M193 "Ball" and SS109/M885 variants of the 5.56mm cartridge, as would be expected from a rifle with a 1:9 barrel rifling twist. It will quickly accept the installation of grenade launchers due to the quick attachment/detachment handguard design and to the step-cut barrel. The CQ 5.56mm Type A assault carbine is the only Type CQ variant to be acknowledged of official uses with a regular Armed force, having been purchased in significant quantities by the DECEI (Destacamento Conjunto de Empleo Inmediato "Joint Quick Deployment Detachment") of the Paraguayan Army. A semi-automatic version of this carbine is available on the civilian market for sports shooters in Canada.
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the last few words answered your question ;)
 
mandarb11 said:
It would appear so but as they seem to have alot of different versions I was wondering what these are sold as to the importers. Are these in fact 2006 manufactered guns or newer?
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from what I understand the Norinco M4 that Marstar is selling is brand spanking new. They have a 14.5" barrel, removable carry handle and a commercial buffer tube as described in the Wiki article. These appear to differ from the 2006 rifles due to improved finish and different markings on the lower receiver.

I get all my info from reading a number of different posts on the subject while I'm waiting for mine to show up. In other words, don't take my word as gospel! However I hope I've answered your questions.
 
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