XM607 - Revision history

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	~~=HISTORY=~~		<hr>
	~~In late 1959,~~ Colt ~~introduced a Tanker~~ Model ~~of the [[~~AR-15]]. It ~~was the first AR-15 made with~~ a retractable ~~buttstock, with its~~ overall length ~~being only 26 inches (660 mm) with the buttstock retracted~~. ~~The retractable buttstock resembled a shortened version~~ of the ~~fixed buttstock, but a two~~-~~position latch recessed~~ in the ~~back allowed it to be extended and locked into position, increasing~~ the ~~length of pull by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The barrel is too short to mount a bayonet~~, ~~so the SMG had no bayonet lug. In~~ 1965, Colt ~~introduces~~ the ~~new~~ Model 607 CAR-15 ~~Submachine Gun (SMG), which is~~ an improved version ~~of the Colt Armalite AR-15 Tanker Model~~ with some ~~modifications~~ from the M16. ~~It was~~ a ~~compact weapon~~ for ~~use by special forces~~ and ~~vehicle crewmen. The dictionary definition~~ of ~~submachine gun is an automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber cartridges~~. ~~However, manufacturers such~~ as ~~Colt, Heckler & Koch~~, and ~~Zastava Arms have referred to compact carbines as submachine guns, to emphasize their short~~ length ~~and~~ to ~~differentiate them from longer carbines~~.
			'''XM607''' (Colt Model 607) is an early compact AR-15/M16-family carbine developed by Colt, chambered in 5.56×45mm. It used a very short barrel and an early retractable stock design to minimize overall length for special operations and vehicle use. It is best known as one of the first “CAR-15” short carbines and for the distinctive early telescoping stock and muzzle-moderator experiments that influenced later Commando models.

			==HISTORY==
			Colt’s first compact AR-15 experiments began in the late 1950s with the “Tanker” style retractable-stock concept, and in 1965 Colt introduced the Model 607 CAR-15 “Submachine Gun” as an improved version with some features drawn from the emerging M16 family. Although chambered for rifle ammunition, Colt used “submachine gun” terminology to emphasize the weapon’s compactness compared to longer carbines. The Model 607 used a very short barrel (too short for a bayonet lug) and a distinctive two-position retractable stock that resembled a shortened fixed stock, with a recessed latch allowing extension to increase length of pull. Production was limited—often cited at roughly a few dozen weapons—and many examples were assembled from available parts rather than as a fully standardized production run; early builds used AR-15/M16-pattern receivers without a forward assist and shortened grips, while later Model 607A configurations used XM16E1-style receivers with forward assist and standard grips. The handguards were also improvised by cutting down full-length rifle handguards to fit the shortened front end.

	~~About 50 CAR~~-~~15 SMGs were made~~. ~~Most were issued~~ to ~~Navy SEALs~~ and ~~Army Special Forces, though some were~~ also ~~given to Army K~~-~~9 units~~. ~~Since it never went into full production,~~ CAR-15 ~~SMGs~~ were ~~assembled from available spare parts~~. ~~The first models were made~~ with ~~[[M16]] receivers without forward assists~~ and ~~with shortened pistol grips from~~ the ~~Survival~~ Rifle. ~~The later Model 607A was made with XM16E1 receiver with forward assist and standard pistol grip~~. ~~The handguard was made from full-length rifle handguard by cutting it in half and using either~~ the ~~fore or aft pair~~, ~~after machining~~ the ~~ends to fit the slip ring and handguard cap~~.		The extremely short barrel produced a loud report and bright muzzle flash, driving several muzzle-device experiments. Early guns used standard three-prong “duckbill” style flash hiders with limited effect, and by 1966 Colt introduced dedicated “moderator” devices intended to reduce flash and slightly soften the blast while also increasing back pressure for reliability. The shorter 3.5-inch moderator was followed by the better-known 4.25-inch slotted moderator with an expansion chamber that became standard for later compact CAR-15/Commando patterns, though heavy fouling and tracer instability issues were reported to persist. Experience with the Model 607’s handling, stock design, and muzzle devices fed directly into the later XM177/Commando line that saw broader Vietnam-era adoption.

			===Sources===
			* Stevens, R. Blake; Ezell, Edward C. ''The Black Rifle: M16 Retrospective''. Collector Grade Publications.
			* Ezell, Edward C. ''Small Arms of the World''. Stackpole Books.
			* Dockery, Kevin. ''Weapons of the Vietnam War''. Amber Books.
			* Plaster, John L. ''SOG: The Secret Wars of America’s Commandos in Vietnam''. Simon & Schuster.

	Because of the short barrel, the CAR-15 SMGs suffered from a loud and bright muzzle blast, and a number of muzzle devices were developed to reduce this. The SMGs were initially fitted with the standard M16 rifle's "duckbill" or three-prong flash hiders, which did not alleviate the problem. In September 1966, Colt developed a 3.5-inch (89 mm) long moderator that lessened the noise and muzzle flash, which also increased the weapon's reliability by increasing the amount of back pressure. However, the moderator created its own problems, such as heavy bore fouling and causing tracer bullets to wildly yaw. A 4.25-inch (108 mm) long moderator with six slots and an expansion chamber, which further reduced noise and flash, replaced the previous muzzle device and became standard for the SMG and the Commando series, but fouling and tracer problems persisted.
	~~<br>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAR-15 SOURCE]~~
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Skizmophonic at 07:46, 5 November 2024

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	\|CAR-15 Model 607\|\|5.56mm\|\|[[USA]]\|\|1965\|\|Colt\|\|13.5 in (343 mm)\|\|32.5 in (830 mm)\|\|weapon_m607		\|CAR-15 Model 607\|\|[[5.56mm]]\|\|[[USA]]\|\|1965\|\|Colt\|\|13.5 in (343 mm)\|\|32.5 in (830 mm)\|\|weapon_m607
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Skizmophonic at 01:32, 12 October 2024

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]
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	\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong> \|\| [[File:XM607.png\|512px]]<br><b>[[XM607]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon m607.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br>[[File:Class_radioman.png\|50px]] <b>[[Radioman]]</b><br>\|\| 30 / 90		\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong> \|\| [[File:XM607.png\|512px]]<br><b>[[XM607]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon m607.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br>[[File:Class_radioman.png\|50px]] <b>[[Radioman]]</b><br>\|\| 30[[+1]] / 90
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Skizmophonic at 03:55, 11 October 2024

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Bayonet]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Bayonet]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Rifle Grenades]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Rifle Grenades]]
			! colspan=2 \| Reload Speed
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	\|35\|\|×2.5 = 87.5\|\|×1.2 = 42\|\|×1.15 = 40.25\|\|×0.8 = 28\|\|×0.75 = 26.25\|\|NO\|\|NO		! Partial!! Empty
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			\|35\|\|×2.5 = 87.5\|\|×1.2 = 42\|\|×1.15 = 40.25\|\|×0.8 = 28\|\|×0.75 = 26.25\|\|NO\|\|NO\|\|2.366 Seconds\|\|3.166 Seconds
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Skizmophonic at 04:27, 4 October 2024

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Armory~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Manufacturer]]
	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
	! rowspan=2 \| Total Length		! rowspan=2 \| Total Length

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	=HISTORY=		=HISTORY=
	In late 1959, Colt introduced a Tanker Model of the AR-15. It was the first AR-15 made with a retractable buttstock, with its overall length being only 26 inches (660 mm) with the buttstock retracted. The retractable buttstock resembled a shortened version of the fixed buttstock, but a two-position latch recessed in the back allowed it to be extended and locked into position, increasing the length of pull by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The barrel is too short to mount a bayonet, so the SMG had no bayonet lug. In 1965, Colt introduces the new Model 607 CAR-15 Submachine Gun (SMG), which is an improved version of the Colt Armalite AR-15 Tanker Model with some modifications from the M16. It was a compact weapon for use by special forces and vehicle crewmen. The dictionary definition of submachine gun is an automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber cartridges. However, manufacturers such as Colt, Heckler & Koch, and Zastava Arms have referred to compact carbines as submachine guns, to emphasize their short length and to differentiate them from longer carbines.		In late 1959, Colt introduced a Tanker Model of the [[AR-15]]. It was the first AR-15 made with a retractable buttstock, with its overall length being only 26 inches (660 mm) with the buttstock retracted. The retractable buttstock resembled a shortened version of the fixed buttstock, but a two-position latch recessed in the back allowed it to be extended and locked into position, increasing the length of pull by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The barrel is too short to mount a bayonet, so the SMG had no bayonet lug. In 1965, Colt introduces the new Model 607 CAR-15 Submachine Gun (SMG), which is an improved version of the Colt Armalite AR-15 Tanker Model with some modifications from the M16. It was a compact weapon for use by special forces and vehicle crewmen. The dictionary definition of submachine gun is an automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber cartridges. However, manufacturers such as Colt, Heckler & Koch, and Zastava Arms have referred to compact carbines as submachine guns, to emphasize their short length and to differentiate them from longer carbines.

	About 50 CAR-15 SMGs were made. Most were issued to Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces, though some were also given to Army K-9 units. Since it never went into full production, CAR-15 SMGs were assembled from available spare parts. The first models were made with [[M16]] receivers without forward assists and with shortened pistol grips from the Survival Rifle. The later Model 607A was made with XM16E1 receiver with forward assist and standard pistol grip. The handguard was made from full-length rifle handguard by cutting it in half and using either the fore or aft pair, after machining the ends to fit the slip ring and handguard cap.		About 50 CAR-15 SMGs were made. Most were issued to Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces, though some were also given to Army K-9 units. Since it never went into full production, CAR-15 SMGs were assembled from available spare parts. The first models were made with [[M16]] receivers without forward assists and with shortened pistol grips from the Survival Rifle. The later Model 607A was made with XM16E1 receiver with forward assist and standard pistol grip. The handguard was made from full-length rifle handguard by cutting it in half and using either the fore or aft pair, after machining the ends to fit the slip ring and handguard cap.

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	In late 1959, Colt introduced a Tanker Model of the AR-15. It was the first AR-15 made with a retractable buttstock, with its overall length being only 26 inches (660 mm) with the buttstock retracted. The retractable buttstock resembled a shortened version of the fixed buttstock, but a two-position latch recessed in the back allowed it to be extended and locked into position, increasing the length of pull by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The barrel is too short to mount a bayonet, so the SMG had no bayonet lug. In 1965, Colt introduces the new Model 607 CAR-15 Submachine Gun (SMG), which is an improved version of the Colt Armalite AR-15 Tanker Model with some modifications from the M16. It was a compact weapon for use by special forces and vehicle crewmen. The dictionary definition of submachine gun is an automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber cartridges. However, manufacturers such as Colt, Heckler & Koch, and Zastava Arms have referred to compact carbines as submachine guns, to emphasize their short length and to differentiate them from longer carbines.		In late 1959, Colt introduced a Tanker Model of the AR-15. It was the first AR-15 made with a retractable buttstock, with its overall length being only 26 inches (660 mm) with the buttstock retracted. The retractable buttstock resembled a shortened version of the fixed buttstock, but a two-position latch recessed in the back allowed it to be extended and locked into position, increasing the length of pull by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The barrel is too short to mount a bayonet, so the SMG had no bayonet lug. In 1965, Colt introduces the new Model 607 CAR-15 Submachine Gun (SMG), which is an improved version of the Colt Armalite AR-15 Tanker Model with some modifications from the M16. It was a compact weapon for use by special forces and vehicle crewmen. The dictionary definition of submachine gun is an automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber cartridges. However, manufacturers such as Colt, Heckler & Koch, and Zastava Arms have referred to compact carbines as submachine guns, to emphasize their short length and to differentiate them from longer carbines.

	About 50 CAR-15 SMGs were made. Most were issued to Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces, though some were also given to Army K-9 units. Since it never went into full production, CAR-15 SMGs were assembled from available spare parts. The first models were made with M16 receivers without forward assists and with shortened pistol grips from the Survival Rifle. The later Model 607A was made with XM16E1 receiver with forward assist and standard pistol grip. The handguard was made from full-length rifle handguard by cutting it in half and using either the fore or aft pair, after machining the ends to fit the slip ring and handguard cap.		About 50 CAR-15 SMGs were made. Most were issued to Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces, though some were also given to Army K-9 units. Since it never went into full production, CAR-15 SMGs were assembled from available spare parts. The first models were made with [[M16]] receivers without forward assists and with shortened pistol grips from the Survival Rifle. The later Model 607A was made with XM16E1 receiver with forward assist and standard pistol grip. The handguard was made from full-length rifle handguard by cutting it in half and using either the fore or aft pair, after machining the ends to fit the slip ring and handguard cap.

	Because of the short barrel, the CAR-15 SMGs suffered from a loud and bright muzzle blast, and a number of muzzle devices were developed to reduce this. The SMGs were initially fitted with the standard M16 rifle's "duckbill" or three-prong flash hiders, which did not alleviate the problem. In September 1966, Colt developed a 3.5-inch (89 mm) long moderator that lessened the noise and muzzle flash, which also increased the weapon's reliability by increasing the amount of back pressure. However, the moderator created its own problems, such as heavy bore fouling and causing tracer bullets to wildly yaw. A 4.25-inch (108 mm) long moderator with six slots and an expansion chamber, which further reduced noise and flash, replaced the previous muzzle device and became standard for the SMG and the Commando series, but fouling and tracer problems persisted.		Because of the short barrel, the CAR-15 SMGs suffered from a loud and bright muzzle blast, and a number of muzzle devices were developed to reduce this. The SMGs were initially fitted with the standard M16 rifle's "duckbill" or three-prong flash hiders, which did not alleviate the problem. In September 1966, Colt developed a 3.5-inch (89 mm) long moderator that lessened the noise and muzzle flash, which also increased the weapon's reliability by increasing the amount of back pressure. However, the moderator created its own problems, such as heavy bore fouling and causing tracer bullets to wildly yaw. A 4.25-inch (108 mm) long moderator with six slots and an expansion chamber, which further reduced noise and flash, replaced the previous muzzle device and became standard for the SMG and the Commando series, but fouling and tracer problems persisted.

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	! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]
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	\|[[XM607]]\|\|[[Carbine]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\|750 RPM\|\|7.77° & 1.62° [[ADS]]\|\|0.935\|\|810 m/s\|\|12.3g (190 gr)\|\|2.43 kg (5.35 lbs)		\|[[XM607]]\|\|[[Carbine]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\|750 RPM\|\|7.77° & 1.62° [[ADS]]\|\|0.935\|\|810 m/s\|\|12.3 g (190 gr)\|\|2.43 kg (5.35 lbs)
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	! rowspan=2 \| Full name		! rowspan=2 \| Full name
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Ammo Type~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Caliber]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]
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	\|CAR-15 Model 607\|\|5.56mm\|\|USA\|\|1965\|\|Colt\|\|13.5 in (343 mm)\|\|32.5 in (830 mm)\|\|weapon_m607		\|CAR-15 Model 607\|\|5.56mm\|\|[[USA]]\|\|1965\|\|Colt\|\|13.5 in (343 mm)\|\|32.5 in (830 mm)\|\|weapon_m607
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	~~<hr>~~		=HISTORY=
	In late 1959, Colt introduced a Tanker Model of the AR-15. It was the first AR-15 made with a retractable buttstock, with its overall length being only 26 inches (660 mm) with the buttstock retracted. The retractable buttstock resembled a shortened version of the fixed buttstock, but a two-position latch recessed in the back allowed it to be extended and locked into position, increasing the length of pull by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The barrel is too short to mount a bayonet, so the SMG had no bayonet lug. In 1965, Colt introduces the new Model 607 CAR-15 Submachine Gun (SMG), which is an improved version of the Colt Armalite AR-15 Tanker Model with some modifications from the M16. It was a compact weapon for use by special forces and vehicle crewmen. The dictionary definition of submachine gun is an automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber cartridges. However, manufacturers such as Colt, Heckler & Koch, and Zastava Arms have referred to compact carbines as submachine guns, to emphasize their short length and to differentiate them from longer carbines.		In late 1959, Colt introduced a Tanker Model of the AR-15. It was the first AR-15 made with a retractable buttstock, with its overall length being only 26 inches (660 mm) with the buttstock retracted. The retractable buttstock resembled a shortened version of the fixed buttstock, but a two-position latch recessed in the back allowed it to be extended and locked into position, increasing the length of pull by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The barrel is too short to mount a bayonet, so the SMG had no bayonet lug. In 1965, Colt introduces the new Model 607 CAR-15 Submachine Gun (SMG), which is an improved version of the Colt Armalite AR-15 Tanker Model with some modifications from the M16. It was a compact weapon for use by special forces and vehicle crewmen. The dictionary definition of submachine gun is an automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber cartridges. However, manufacturers such as Colt, Heckler & Koch, and Zastava Arms have referred to compact carbines as submachine guns, to emphasize their short length and to differentiate them from longer carbines.

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Armory~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Manufacturer]]
	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
	! rowspan=2 \| Total Length		! rowspan=2 \| Total Length