With the increase of US forces in Vietnam in the 1960’s, there arose a need for a shorter rifle due to close quarter combat with Ranger, LRRP and Special Forces Teams. In response, Colt …

In 1966, the Army decided it wanted a slightly longer barreled version of the XM177E1, 11.5 inches instead of the original 10 inch barrel. Wildly popular with Special Forces, SOG, LRRP …

Mar 22, 2021 · Yes if memory serves it was issued, to lrrp units and regular troops in limited numbers. Late war green berets used them as well.

Apr 7, 2020 · Officially dubbed the XM177, the CAR-15 was a submachine gun version of the M16 and grandfather of today’s M4 carbines. Available in two barrel lengths—a 10" on the E1 …

Sep 16, 2024 · If you’re a fan of retro AR’s and M16’s, you know that some of the most iconic ones are the XM177 series models that came out of the Vietnam War. In those heady, early …

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 …

Jan 7, 2020 · Also, LRRP and SF units would have been issued XM177E1's. They disappeared without a trace frequently due to their mission and the small team size. I would hate to think …

Jul 10, 2022 · Question is do I go slab side and make it a Son Tay raider, or with the side device that Eugene despised so much and do a SOG/LRRP E2? I have a feeling, will probably end up …

Nov 29, 2022 · The 15 magazines load was carried in canteen covers per JJ Rigo and Bill Custer’s conversation with me in the 1990’s. Both the above were in Charlie Rangers LRRP. …

Jan 24, 2019 · When it was acquired by the U.S. Army in 1967, it was designated the XM177E1 with more than 2,800 fielded, mostly to U.S. Army Special Forces units. Internally, Colt called …