Videos tagged with Slab Side Receiver

This entry details the Colt Model 601, an early AR-15 variant preceding the XM16, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights unique features like green fiberglass furniture, a three-prong flash hider, and a slab-side receiver, contrasting it with later military iterations. The information is presented with expert historical analysis and detailed visual examination.

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.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Brownells BRN-10A, a faithful reproduction of the early AR-10 rifle. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details its historical accuracy, design evolution, and practical considerations compared to original models. The review highlights the rifle's retro features, modern internal components for reliability, and its place as an accessible tribute to a Cold War icon.