Apr 8, 2004 · Hence, the Commando was one version of the CAR-15. The XM-177 was a version of the CAR-15. The Canadian C8 is a CAR-15 variant. Using this concept, the M4 is also a CAR-15, but since they became so popular with the US military, most people refer to the M4 as the M4, to differentiate it from all the rest, none of which have been nearly so popular.

Nov 5, 2021 · And in Vietnam there were MACV-SOG RTs (recon teams - 99% Special Forces) and conventional Army unit LRRP (long range reconnaissance patrol) units and Marine Force Recon companies. 10" barrel Model 609 CAR-15s used were actually designated Sub Machine Gun XM177E1s . About 2800 were purchased in 1966 & delivered through 1967.

Mar 1, 2012 · Stega, the most popular "CAR-15" builds around here are probably the XM177E2 and USAF GAU-5A. Reason for this is because with a permanently attached replica moderator, the overall length of the barrel plus moderator is 16 inches, very close to what the originals were.

Jan 5, 2003 · Those too did exist up from the early 70s but i have never seen any pictures of one used in Vietnam. Like said here, atleast the following Colts were used: Colt Mod 07 carbine, THE original CAR-15, with the prototype stock and A1 handguard type short handguards XM-177 (So called USAF version without forward assist, 10" barrel)

Mar 18, 2021 · At the 4:30 mark is my old Group commander from my time in the 5th Special Forces, Colonel Bowra. That’s a picture of him in Vietnam obviously. I don’t recall when he retired but he had 2 stars when he did so. One thing of note is the 2 position buffer tube.

Feb 6, 2023 · M16s were certainly used as well, but once the CAR-15 (both XM-177E1 and E2 variants) showed up in mid or late 1967 and 1968, it quickly became the unit favorite. As the war progressed and became more intense, recon teams were leaned on harder and harder to play king-of-the-hill with main force NVA units moving into RVN, and to conduct raids ...

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Oct 16, 2003 · Original CAR-15 stock was rubber coated aluminum. That changed sometime in the late 70s to fiberlite or some such term, its plastic. Many M4s were issued with this 2d generation Car stock. Then came the ribbed stock, then the Crane Stock, the VLTOR ect What stock you use all depends on what you need it for and if your weapon is preban or not.

Jul 12, 2016 · Here's one installed on an 11.5" barrel... They are only .5" longer then the real deal (4.8" overall). They spread that 1/2" around so that it doesn't look too out of proportion (little bit extra at the wrench flat area, little extra in the body, and a little extra in the slots).

Sep 16, 2016 · Improvised forward grips on the, XM177E1 and XM177E2, CAR-15 variants were relatively common among Special Forces and LRRPs. The LRRPs may have learned this practice from Special Forces instructors at RECONDO school.