So whats the fascination with XM177 reproductions lately?

A lot of guys think shorter is better. For some reason..

Size matters!!!


Ed

Trends usually start when manufacturers introduce a
new (to them, or for now) product. Then promote it.


My guess.
Manufacturers want to sell more guns.

XM177 was an 10.3” or so barrel with a 6” sound moderator. Of course the clones were just a short barrel with a long flash hider welded on to keep it legal. Dumbest thing I ever saw.

Had two clones and they shot well.
Maybe bbl config helped?

May be a bit of spinoff from the popularity of AR pistols.

I saw a brand new Colt reproduction XM177E2 today for $2600. Even had the silver bolt and carrier. The employee told me it was a limited run of 500

It was the first 'shorty' AR that was around and, I suppose, lead to the M4. Fifty years ago it was a fascinating piece and if there is a current interest it likely mirrors the historical interest in the original M-16's and A1's.

We had a few XM177's on hand back in 1984, at the embassy in El Salvador. At the time, it was a handy alternative to the M16A1's we also had.


XM177, Ambassador's residence,



M16A1, Embassy roof,

Thanks for sharing the photos MM

MM, good pics!

Glad you guys enjoyed seeing them. It's amazing how much our military gear has evolved since then.

I enjoyed them too. Takes me back to ROTC.