Feb 13, 2016 · SOG member John Plaster turned in his 9mm SMG (a Kulsprutepistol m/45) for an XM177 to carry on missions across the fence. Later, he stopped carrying his Browning Hi Power on missions so he could carry more rifle magazines.

Apr 7, 2020 · SOG recon’s trademark gun, the XM177, was nicknamed the CAR-15. This is the 10"- barrel version, the XM177E1, carried by Team New York leader John St. Martin. Officially dubbed the XM177, the...

In April 1967, the Army purchased 510 Colt 629 Commandos for use with by troops assigned to the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), and designated them XM177E2.

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.

Jan 24, 2019 · Almost bulletproof, an AK-47 slug hit SOG recon Green Beret Bill Deacy’s buffer tube, fortunately without effect. SOG’s XM177E2s, the final CAR-15 version, proved to be reliable in the field.

Aug 17, 2017 · Troy’s XM177E2 replica honors the rifles U.S. Special Forces troops used 50 years ago and helps benefit charities. The 12.5-inch barrel comes fitted with a replica of the original muzzle devices to bring its overall length to an NFA-friendly 16 inches.

In April 1967, the Army purchased 510 Colt 629 Commandos for use by troops assigned to the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), and designated them XM177E2. Delivery was completed by the end of September 1967.

Feb 24, 2024 · Harrington & Richardson along with Palmetto State Armory have put together an amazing line of Vietnam War Era replica rifles. The crown jewel is arguably the iconic XM177E2. The XM177E2 is an exceptionally lightweight, compact submachine gun-sized version of the standard M16 infantry rifle. (Photo by Oleg Volk)

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