M4 Carbine
The M4 is very similar to the M16, except it has a collapsable stock and shorter barrel (16" as opposed to 20"). It is much more suitable to the urban warfare that the IDF usually finds itself in. It is chambered in the standard 5.56x45mm NATO, which is almost identical to the .223 Remington that the civilian AR-15 uses. The M4 does not have full automatic fire, rather it fires in three round bursts (as well as semi-automatic). However, the M4A1 does have full automatic capability.
IMI Galil Assault Rifle
Derived from the Finnish RK 62, which in turn was derived from the ubiquitous AK-47, the Galil is chambered for both 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm NATO (comparable to the .308 Winchester). It comes in four basic varients, the rifle (AR), carbine (SAR), compact (MAR), and light machine gun (ARM). All are capable of both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire. The Galil seems to be being phased out by the M4 to some extent, but will always find a special place in the hearts of many Israelis.
Desert Eagle
The Desert Eagle is a famous large frame pistol known for its .50AE chambering, although it is also available in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum. It's so hardcore that it has a gas-operated action, virtually only seen in rifles, so it has the same power as large revolvers. It is pretty big, so the Baby Eagle was developed, which uses the man-stopper .45 ACP round.
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