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.

British and Australian SAS are particularly famous for using this version. After 1974 the 4.25" Moderator was dropped in favor of the A1 Birdcage on further Commando models until the early 1980's. Special Features: This is a highly authentic reproduction of the Colt XM177E2 or GAU-5A. * Notes on Options. Upper Receivers:

This retro classic carbine is built to the original colt model 629 specifications from the 1960s. The 11.5 inches barrel has an extended flash hider designed to replicate the original moderator that was so iconic for this model.

Sep 16, 2024 · A Quick XM177 History. The XM177 and XM177E1 both came about in late 1966. They had 10-inch barrels and a 4.5-inch sound moderator. The XM177 was the Air Force issue variant and lacked a forward assist. The XM177E1 was the Army version and was equipped with a tear drop pattern forward assist.

The 10 inch barrel Colt XM177 (model 609) was essentially a fielded prototype - and the first Colt CAR-15 SMG version to see limited issue to SEALs, Special Forces and the CIA. Production ran only about one year (1966-67), with possibly less than 3,000 fielded before replacement in 1967 by the longer (and better known) 11.5 inch XM177E2.

Mar 29, 2018 · Produced until about 1970, Colt Commandos served in various special forces groups and even with the British SAS, even making an appearance in the Falklands War. Replicas of XM177s have also been popular in the movies and television.

Mar 15, 2018 · Moving forward to create a workable compact carbine for volume production, the Colt team developed the Model 609 and 610 rifles which made improvements on the CAR-15 SMG platform. Those...

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.

Learn everything you need to make an informed purchase in our Definitive Guide for Buying Guns Online. This classic US Military Reproduction closely replicates the markings and configuration of the original XM177E2 Carbine. The lower receiver features PROPERTY OF THE US GOVT and CAL. 5.56 MM markings. This reproduction is sure to turn heads.