
- description
The M16A1 is the rifle that replaced the M14 in US service and defined the Vietnam era — slim triangular handguards, a fixed carry handle and that unmistakable early-AR silhouette. This CM009B is the Platinum-grade take: full-metal construction with genuine attention to the period details, so it works as well in a re-enactment loadout as it does as a serious skirmish rifle.
What's on the outside
It keeps the A1 furniture and a long 509mm 6.03mm tightbore barrel for reach, with the fixed carry-handle rear sight and a 3-prong flash hider completing the vintage look.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Platform | M16A1 (Vietnam era), full-size |
| Construction | Full metal, polymer A1 furniture |
| Series | CYMA Platinum |
| Gearbox | Version 2 |
| Control | Pre-installed MOSFET |
| Gears | Steel |
| Bushings | 8mm ball-bearing |
| Piston | Polycarbonate, full steel rack |
| Piston / cylinder head | CNC aluminium silent set |
| Spring guide | Ball-bearing |
| Motor | High-torque neodymium |
| Inner barrel | 509mm 6.03mm tightbore |
| Hop-up | Alloy rotary, adjustable |
| Magazine | Hi-cap (STANAG M4/M16) |
| Battery | NiMH, or LiPo via MOSFET |
| Fire modes | Safe / Semi / Full |
| Parts compatibility | Tokyo Marui V2 spec |
In the box
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| CYMA CM009B - M16 A1 | 1 |
| Hi-cap magazine | 1 |
Good to know before you buy
The Platinum internals are the difference here: a pre-installed MOSFET sharpens the trigger and makes follow-ups snappy, and the upgraded drivetrain (full breakdown below) is genuinely strong from the box. The MOSFET also lets you run a compatible LiPo if you want maximum response. Tokyo Marui V2 spec throughout keeps upgrades easy.
UKARA: As a realistic imitation firearm, this product requires UKARA registration or a valid defence. We verify at checkout. Register by playing 3 games over 56+ days at Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft.