XM148 or M203, if by accident you have one in the
drawer. Here we have to notice that original XM177E2
barrel produced by Colt was 11.5 inches, but it has to be
changed according to US laws. But overall length (with
moderator) is almost identical. Characteristic triangle
front sight post lacks bayonet lug and swivel. Short
plastic tubular front grip has only single-wall aluminum
heat-resistant panels protecting from heat while inten-
sive fire.
Troy XM177E2 comes with ultimate set of acces-
sories and gadgets: short 20 rounds aluminum maga-
zine, aluminum 30 round magazine, green canvas sling
(original, from the era and with metal rings replaced
with 550 cord, exactly same as it was done Mekong
Delta 50 years ago), weapon cleaning kit (modern one)
and reprint of 1967 manual and comic book, that was
included to explain regular Joe from Idaho complexi-
ties of operating "black rifle". In addition, there are three
death cards. Lollapalooza – now just put on set of "ti-
ger stripes" or black-sprayed TCUs and you can feel
like member of SOG patrol.
Troy Industries XM177E2
carbine was brought to Poland by
Semper Fidelis. We die of jealousy,
but congratulations anyway!
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