This expert-level entry details the history and evolution of the AR-15 Dissipator. It clarifies the 'true' definition, tracing origins to the Vietnam-era Colt 605 and its field-expedient modifications. The entry covers the mechanics of its unique gas system, the popularization by Bushmaster, and modern interpretations, offering insights into its utility and design philosophy.
This review covers the Colt CHP AR15 Dissipator, a unique A2-style rifle originally made for the California Highway Patrol. The 'Dissipator' design features a 16-inch barrel with a rifle-length sight radius and a carbine-length gas system hidden under a full-length handguard. This configuration offers the handling of a carbine with the sight radius of a rifle, a design born from the federal assault weapons ban era.
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