Videos tagged with Colt 607

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring expert Ian McCollum, delves into the functionality and historical context of reproduction XM-177 and GX-607 moderators by Liemohn Mfg. It examines their effectiveness in reducing sound and flash compared to original designs and dummy suppressors, referencing 1968 test data and the ATF's 1975 ruling on their classification as suppressors. The discussion highlights the historical need for such devices in Vietnam and their technical specifications, durability, and legal implications.

This video showcases a Colt 607 carbine clone, a precursor to the M4. The presenter highlights its historical significance as an early attempt by Colt to shorten the AR-15 for special operations, noting that only about 50 units were handmade. The video details the unique collapsible stock mechanism and compares it to later Colt designs, emphasizing the appeal of retro firearms and clone builds.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Colt Model 607, the precursor to the XM177 series. It highlights unique features such as the slab-side receiver, shortened grip, early collapsing stock, and the moderator muzzle device. Expert Ian McCollum provides a technical overview, emphasizing the historical significance and evolutionary steps leading to modern AR carbines.