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 …

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 …

Feb 24, 2002 · In 1966 a requirement developed in the US Army for a shortened version of the M16, primarily for use by Special Forces who needed a smaller weapon for covert use, e.g. …

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 …

Jan 24, 2019 · To address these issues, Colt developed the CAR-15s final version, the XM177E2, dubbed by Colt the Model 629.

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 …

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.

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 …

Mar 12, 2021 · Looking for credible info on if the seals were issued the XM177E1/E2 during Vietnam. I can't seem to find any photos of them running the E1, granted the internet is …

Mar 13, 2023 · The XM177E2 saw widespread use among special operators like this 1st Cav LRRP team (top right). The Hughes OH-6A Light Observation Helicopter or Loach was an …