Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “XM177 — MACV-SOG’s Experimental 5.56mm” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/xm177-macv-sogs-experimental-5-56mm/.
XM177 — MACV-SOG’s Experimental 5.56mm
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Vegas Johnny Mac
Alpha
I made my own XM177E2 almost 20 years ago, used a 16 inch barrel, cut back slightly then pin/welded a slip over false moderator to bring length back to the same 16.1 inches of XM177E2. The sound moderation effect is not there but the 16 in ballistics are better than the 12.5 inch original.
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Vegas Johnny Mac
Alpha
yep, 20 rd steel mag in butt stock mag pouch. the mag is original and the grip is A1 M16, butt stock and hand guard are repop, everything else is aftermarket
Vegas Johnny Mac
Alpha
good job, Marine
One of my favorite "loadout" photos from our next door neighbor, Lima Co. Rangers (LRRP). From the collection of friend the late Randy White and his LCoRanger website (sadly gone). Lima and "Dirty Delta" (D/2/17th Cav, 101st Abn.) were Division assets.
I especially like this combination because in those days I also carried the combination on the left with the M203 and we were all rappel qualified (I still make Swiss Seats). From Camp Eagle 70-71.
I especially like this combination because in those days I also carried the combination on the left with the M203 and we were all rappel qualified (I still make Swiss Seats). From Camp Eagle 70-71.
