The Colt Automatic Rifle-15 or CAR-15 is a family of M16 rifle –based firearms marketed by Colt in the 1960s and early 1970s. However, the term "CAR-15" is most commonly associated with the Colt Commando (AKA: XM177); these select-fire carbines have ultrashort 10.5-inch (270 mm) and 11.5-inch (290 mm) barrels with over-sized flash suppressors.

Nov 22, 2022 · The CAR-15 is much more than a carbine; it’s an entire family of firearms. US Navy Seal with a Colt Commando (Photo: JO1 (SS) Peter D. Sundberg ) And today, we’re going to run through the CAR series, dive into what sets it apart, and talk about the models you’ll see.

Jan 24, 2019 · During the Vietnam War, Special Forces soldiers of the Studies and Observation Group fought a secret war behind enemy lines with the CAR-15— or XM177E2—the granddaddy of today’s M4 carbine.

The CAR-15 XM177 or also known as the CAR-15 Commando was a part of a special forces call out designed in 1966 in response to the US military’s desire for a compact M16 variant during Vietnam War for jungle warfare to improve on the inadequacies of some of …

Jun 27, 2022 · CAR-15 was derived from the Colt Model 607 carbine, Colt’s solution to the short rifle problem. It featured a sliding buttstock that reduced its overall length. The barrel was shortened...

Mar 13, 2023 · The Famous CAR-15's Path to Modern Combat Rifles The Colt CAR-15 was a lightweight and controllable carbine version of the M16A1 first used in combat in Vietnam and was a coveted PDW by Army aircrews shot down and in close combat.

Oct 5, 2019 · Often referred to as CAR-15, this modular weapon represented a major step forward in both the special operations community, as well as the broader American combat arms forces as a whole.

Jan 11, 2019 · The Colt Automatic Rifle-15 Military Weapons System or CAR-15 was a family of the AR-15 and M16 rifle–based firearms marketed by Colt in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Due to their compact size, the short-barreled Colt Commando and XM177 versions of this family continued to be issued to the U.S. military after the Vietnam War .

Feb 15, 2019 · The Colt CAR-15 Commando (XM177) was an assault carbine developed during the United States military involvement in the Vietnam War (1955-1975) to fulfill a need for a portable, close-in weapon system for use by special forces operating in the jungle.

Dec 22, 2018 · During the Vietnam War, the Pentagon provided U.S. Army Green Berets and U.S. Navy SEALs commandos with a shorter, more compact version of the M16 rifle. The CAR-15 was well suited for the...