Colt 933

The Colt 933 is a compact carbine based on the AR-15 and M16 rifle produced by Colt starting in 1995. Due to their compact size, the short-barreled Colt 933 continues to be used by various US Special Forces and by some foreign forces, including Israeli Special Forces.

Colt Model 933, 5.56 mm
Colt 933 Commando
TypeCarbine
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1995 - present
Used bySee Users
WarsWar on Terror
Production history
ManufacturerColt Defense
Produced1965–present
No. built1,800
VariantsM4A1,
Specifications
Mass2.44 kg (5.4 lb) empty
2.64 kg (5.8 lb) with 30 rounds
Length680 mm (27 in) (stock retracted)
762 mm (30.0 in) (stock extended)
Barrel length292 mm (11.5 in), 254 mm (10.0 in) (standard CAR-15)

Cartridge5.56×45mm (.223 Remington)
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire700–950 round/min cyclic[1]
Feed system30-round box magazine or other STANAG Magazines.

References

  1. M4 5.56 mm Carbine Archived June 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Colt.
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