Novekse N4 Light Carbine Review

[Stickman]

The Noveske N-4 Light Carbine is a new contender in the realm of serious carbines. While long known for extreme accuracy barrels, this weapon shows that John Noveske has taken a large step forward, and quite possibly set a new standard for AR15 heavy use and duty weapons.

Let’s examine the weapon starting from the front. The flash suppressor (FS) is the well known Vortex. This 5.56 FS is generally regarded as the most effective flash suppressor available. The forked device is easily identifiable, and has gone through a few different evolutions over the years. While there are many muzzle devices that claim to be "as good as", or "similar to", the Smith Enterprises Vortex takes a back seat to no other flash suppressor. Noveske Rifleworks has pinned and welded this FS into place on the standard 14.5” barrel. The weld is left exposed so there is no question that it is a BATF legal 16” overall length. The Vortex is one of three options regarding muzzle devices right now. The other two will be the new Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) M4-2000 three prong flash suppressor, and the Surefire 556K. I’ve been told that the AAC unit will outperform the Vortex, but I’ve can’t verify that at this point.