90's Special Forces Rifle [CAR15 - Colt 723 - 727 - XM4] to 500yds Practical Accuracy

[@9HoleReviews]

26:36 Call of Duty hate - the XM4 from COD is not real. I hate it. I can't believe I forgot to mention the M4 side sling mount was also developed under the XM4 program. I didn't have the side sling mount on this one due to the light mount, but as you can see i''ve switched it out to a more generic surefire barrel mount and will be adding the side sling mount back on.

[@jeffreyallen3461]

Larry Vickers... Convicted Felon

[@UncleSlam1776]

seriously, the weapons team for COD Cold War was dogshit. horrible, nonsensical details that made no sense. they didn't even try, like at all.

[@baker90338]

I’d argue that the xm4 was in tribute to their “commando” ar that was even more out of place in the original cod blackops, being a flat top (note, for some reason completely slick top and for some reason except for the Troy BUIS on it…in the 70’s) that didn’t even make sense then, as the only flat top experiment then was the 656, and that was ENTIRELY DIFFERENT.

[@baker90338]

@@UncleSlam1776ah yes, let me get my PPSH and K31 for my ELITE SPEC OPS TEAM IN THE 1980’s.

[@Horgler]

@@baker90338Don’t forget that pseudo-G11 abomination that they added post launch

[@19anthro11]

The guy on the left, in the thumb nail, is retired Delta Force Master Sgt. Paul Howe. He was in the Battle of Mogadishu and currently runs Combat Shooting and Tactics (CSAT) out in Texas. He is a fantastic instructor. It was super cool to meet him and to train at CSAT.

[@elisanders9105]

My dad took his basic SWAT class from him in ‘09. The nicest guy ever and yet still one of the badeest face shooters on the planet 😂

[@19anthro11]

@@elisanders9105 exactly! He is has this calm, but intense, demeanor about him. You can tell that if the switch gets flipped it’s a wrap!

[@nolancarlson5505]

He’s got a KZbin channel too! @CSAT Way on youtube

[@WalrusWinking]

CSAT is an unfortunate name lol

[@nolancarlson5505]

@@WalrusWinkinghuh? please enlighten me. what do you mean?

[@chzzyg2698]

Over 60 years later and Eugene's rifle is still the best rifle since the Garand. I love my AR's.

[@stevenlord782]

Consistent hits at 500 yards with 55 grain ball & open sights..incredible 👌

[@gl1363]

I carry this during my national service in late 90s. It's pretty accurate with iron sight at 500m.

[@randomnobodovsky3692]

It's not open sights when the rear sight is ring-shaped.

[@Gchang54]

​@@randomnobodovsky3692regardless, irons in whatever form out to 500 is impressive

[@ReapingRose115]

The XM4/727 still remains among my favourite AR carbines. It may not be the best, it's not the latest nor greatest But peak aesthetics and can still get the job done, and carry handles still have a special place in my heart

[@ricks.1092]

Just purchased three, old school uppers with built in carry handle from Brownells. Cost around $159. Going to build two of the uppers with an 11.5" & 12.5" barrel. And throw it on two ambi lowers. Just a cool old school shorty. Before anyone gets on me regarding an "illegal" SBR. I do have my FFL: 3, 7, &10/SOT. Recently got a letter of interest from a TN Sheriffs Office....so will make the build in select fire and another one in semi auto.

[@kentuckyboy541]

Amen

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

Ditto ❤

[@mrkeogh]

It's THE vibe 😗👌🏻

[@fieldy-8008]

I couldn't agree more! I was lucky enough to get a Colt 727 from Puerto Rican surplus and that is by far my favorite rifle. I have newer ones too(Sopmod Block 1) but you are not undermatched by much with 727. I think the xm4 era is when Colt really found its stride and imo block 2 is the ar15 at its peak

[@oteliogarcia1562]

funny that the 20-inch M16 would be a carbine by WW1 standards, when Arisakas and Mosins and Gew98's had 28-30+ inch barrels, but is considered too long now.

[@wolvarine35]

Yeah a lot has changed since the 1890's. Most infantry now days ride into battle on vehicles.

[@flopus7]

They also didn't bring their rifles when raiding trenches because they were too long. Nowadays we don't club combatants to death with shovels so we gotta bring a shorter rifle into combat

[@HDBee]

@@flopus7 The reason they developed the SMG between the wars.

[@jacksonsmiler8028]

​@@HDBeethe first SMGs were used in WW1 in limited numbers towards the end.

[@bassplayer2011ify]

The rifles changed will the doctrine as the modern soldier had to become more mobile. The weapons and equipment they carried had to become smaller and lighter.

[@geodkyt]

Henry's flashlight mount reminds me of one setup a few guys I knew had for MOUT/CQB in the early 1990s. There was a sergeant I knew who was taking beat up M7 bayonets, cutting off the blade and trimming the guard opposite the muzzle ring, and making a mount that would take a MiniMag flashlight - the idea being that the unit attaching like a bayonet meant you could pop it on or off as needed. The onky reason i didnt get one myself was i was too cheap to pay the $50 or so he charged.

[@prfwrx2497]

50 dollars then was pretty money, but still... That non buyer's remorse has gotta bite. Hey, why not make your own version now? 3D prints and machined aluminum.

[@Warrior_Pilgrim]

Love that these older interim rifles are getting the attention they deserve. Thank you for this video!

[@WayneKim-dv6id]

During my 23 years in Special Forces I carried a M16A1 1985-1988 and then CAR 15 until we had to turn them in for M4s. My team mates and I didn't want to give up our CAR15s, yes, they rattled alot but accurate and would hit where the front sight post was and never jammed. We had lot of serious issues with the first SOPMOD M4s with cracks and jams.

[@stephensands3485]

The 10” CAR-15 XM177 gives me a special feeling. I really wish I could have one, but I’m stuck in California for now, so no SBRs here. Someday…

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Yea, the XM177 is sorta my fav as well, probably one too many 80’s action movies for me.

[@dbldee7275]

​@FURTIVEGESTURES Don't be Goofy 😂

[@0529mpb]

I am not a fan of a 10 inch barrel without a true suppressor. Moderators don't cut it.

[@celmer6]

You can always go with 10½" barrel and pinned and welded 5½" flash hider/ muzzle brake.

[@RosaParksWasWyt]

Oof. I got a colt xm177E2 with 12.7” barrel

[@celmer6]

Over the past 30 years I've owned the Colt SP-1 Lightweight carbine Colt AR-15A2 Carbine XM-177E2 11½" pinned and welded M-4A1 forgery SOPMOD BLOCK 1 M4A1 Lightweight SOPMOD BLOCK 1 M4A1 SOPMOD Block 2 with SOCOM barrel GAU-5 11½" pinned and welded And all of these carbines are really surprising for their accuracy and Lightweight handling capabilities. The GAU-5 is my favorite of them all. Great video guys! Keep up the great work.

[@kylesmith7733]

Carry handle uppers are a vibe. I Love my colt 6520.

[@nateh2652]

Id give you crap for buying a name, but then I remember I have Hk's 😅

[@razdog76]

Everything you want in a patrol rifle and nothing you don't, love mine.

[@fieldy-8008]

It's fkn great isn't it? I got a law enforcement trade in out of New York. It had wear from being in the rack but has barely seen rounds. It has the big surefire 500 handguards on it, I guess swat or some of then guys put that on there. I kinda like it just to give it that old swat vibe but I might just go back to the original handguards. The prices on these are steadily climbing and will continue to do so. Great rifle

[@scottchenoweth4937]

Merry Christmas, Henry & Josh! You have such a great channel and you both are so likeable. Keep up the good work. Thank you for what you do.

[@9HoleReviews]

Merry christmas to you too! Wishing you the best

[@Gaspard129]

We want more Henry rants on the XM7 and COD!

[@Lt._Nut]

There are only a few AR configurations I can stare at for more than 3 seconds without getting sensory deprivation. This is one of them. Good stuff guys

[@YacolJ]

Car 15, M16 A2, M4 blok II are all beautifully perfect rifles.

[@Gigadweeb]

I can't comment on the performance of these rifles (maybe one day I'll be able to visit the US and have one hell of a range day), but to me there's something special about the transitional eras of firearms development (the 20s and 50s as well, but the late 80s to 90s especially) and what came out of them, and it's real cool seeing stuff like this and the M16A2 in action. The perfect mix of form and function. Definitely seems like the retro stuff's regaining popularity in the US nowadays.

[@RyuTheAsian47]

It's even funnier hearing Henry's rant on Cod Black Ops Cold War's XM4 because they changed it for the new Black Ops 6 to look more like a proper XM4

[@9HoleReviews]

that's really good. thanks for that update!

[@RyuTheAsian47]

@@9HoleReviews Don't worry. They still saw off the carry handle and use a pic rail when you put optics on it

[@Necturn_]

@@RyuTheAsian47 There is at least one red dot that gets mounted on top of the carry handle. We can have that one at least

[@Paul_Sergeyev]

Just a couple hours ago I've been telling my folks about blood diamond and they drop this:

[@Mark-uh4zd]

Retro ARs will always hold a special place in my heart

[@FeralGhoulash]

Perfect video for me to watch today. My form 1 got approved this morning for my 11.5 733/car15 build, and now I'm just waiting on parts to arrive!

[@Cheka__]

You lucky s.o.b. I'm envious.

[@burnyburnoutze2nd]

The flat top upper was first somewhat standardized by the Canadian C7A1 rifle and C8A2 Carbine, via a 14 slot weaver rail that is not the same as the standard 1913 pic rail uppers that we have now. The Canadian Armed Forces adopted the C7A1 equipped with the Elcan C79 optic for regular troop use in the early 90s, predating the widespread adoption of the M4 and M4A1 carbines and M16A4 rifles.

[@LDB670]

I used a brand new M16a4 in Iraq in 2004. We had used old beat up M16A2's in Iraq in 2003. I did some training with the Canadians in the UK in 2005. I remember looking at their rifles and thinking, "why didn't we just adopt the C7?" It was lighter, collapsible stock, flat top with an optic and a short rail at the front of the handguard to mount a light. The weight felt about half that of an M16A4. The C7 was what I wanted the M16a4 to be. That was my first exposure to Colt Canada, I was jealous.

[@burnyburnoutze2nd]

@@LDB670 that was the C7A2, which is exactly as you described. It's the rifle I'm used to as a currently serving CAF infanteer. I really think the idea of a 20 inch rifle upper with a carbine lower w/ H2 weighed buffer is among the most optimal setups for a AR-15 type rifle in 5.56.

[@Chiller11]

I live about 30 minutes from Diemaco/Colt Canada.

[@rogiervis2306]

Same as Holland. We adopted the Diemaco C8A1 (m4 type rifle with Elcan C79 optic) in 1994.

[@shovelhead2155]

C7/C8 have cold hammer forged barrels instead of button rifled also. A plus in my opinion

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

I gotta tell you, I am LOVING the rail-add on the front sight, and that you put a tact light on it. For some reason I am SUPER excited to add that mod to my unrailed iron sighted uppers! 🍻

[@wittsullivan8130]

When I turned 18 back in 1988, I went to my local gun dealer who was an official Colt distributor and certified Colt Armorer. For some reason, I didn't want a carbine. I bought the marketing hype that the HBAR was the way to go. The Steyr AUG was also a choice. Hmm. $1000 for a Steyr AUG or $800 for an HBAR (the standard profile AR-15A2 was $600, I think the carbine was $650). I went home with the HBAR and the Colt .22 LR conversion kit they sold at the time, ordered a carry handle scope mount from B-Square, and bought a Tasco POS scope. Now I really wish I had gotten a carbine, but I favor mid-length gas systems on my current guns.

[@kurtmolina9390]

Personally I shot with an M16A4 in boot camp and when I got to my unit they issued me a M4A1 and I still could get my hits and qualed so I love both rifles 👍👍

[@as03uk]

This channel is absolutely killing it. Have watched the royal hk police episode 3 times, and now this! This variant is so sleek and eloquent. This plus a smooth a1 pistol grip would be perfect.

[@9HoleReviews]

Glad you enjoyed the RHKP vid!

[@mariolopez-oi2td]

@@9HoleReviews One of my fav vids from you guys

[@rsqhobbs7495]

I have a "Heinz 57" XM-4 build. It's the rifle I grab when I want a rifle, but don't think I'll need a rifle. It's a very light and handy package with capable sights.

[@usmctien]

The XM was in the armory as I was retiring from the Corps back in 2001. Up until then my go to was my trusty M16A2 combat proven and reliable.

[@fieldy-8008]

The 20" barrel? I love those man

[@dsar9489]

On the rant at the end, I refuse to use something in a game if it is janky and inaccurate to what its supposed to be (looking at you every developer who removed the front sight of a MP5/G3/UMP/M16) because I get distracted by how annoyed I am at it. Even if its the meta weapon of the day, I can't do it. Is it petty? Probably, it is just a game. Am I alone? I bloody well hope not! *Insert Jonathon Ferguson dying inside face here* - Dylan

[@9HoleReviews]

I miss seeing your videos!

[@nateh2652]

Im absolutely the same! Mw3 I so want to use my M16, but the acog mounts all the way at the front of the reciever and it drives me bonkers!

[@Gigadweeb]

God bless the milsim explosion for bringing realistic gun depictions back into the spotlight in gaming. Some of those early Battlefield/CoD depictions were atrocious (and nowadays god knows what CoD does with their guns. Poor Vector and P90)

[@Anonymous8421]

I didn't use the MP5 in the new Resident Evil game purely because it doesn't have sights on the model. I'm that autistic.

[@JonathanFergusonRoyalArmouries]

Amen! I insisted on playing BF1 with a scopeless Lee-Enfield :D

[@gaddywack]

Xmas blessings gentlemen. The A1, A2 genre just gives me the fizz. Thank you.

[@sparkyatlarge]

In original documents, this was the M4. but it rapidly was changed to a flat top, still called the M4, but the upper receiver was what we all recognize now. It was a burst weapon, and the M4A1 designation reflected a change back to safe/semi/full. Another nickname for this gun was the Aby Dhabi carbine, as apparently a special batch was built and sold to Saudi Arabia early on in the gun's genesis. I actually built one of these awhile back with a SOCOM barrel and a LMG upper with no forward assist. Sorry now I parted it out...

[@Kupalski0031]

The Colt 723 Abu Dhabi carbines are sold to UAE. Abu Dhabi being the capital of UAE.

[@cobmeister.1930]

Yall have been teasing this for a while now, ive been patiently awaiting this one

[@Grasyl]

21:33 CAR-15 originally was a abbreviation for "Colt Automatic Rifle" and included several weapons derived from the AR-15 including also a survival rifle (Model 608) and a LMG called Colt HBAR-1 (Model 611).

[@fieldy-8008]

I was always told it was for carbine

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

A shootout too

[@haroldbell213]

Armalite is what AR means

[@shrapmagnet]

We had these M727 carnines like that in 5th SFG in the early 90's. We used the same light you have on yours, or the same light but in a mount that clamped onto the front sight. All our carbines had vintage viet nam era A1 lowers. I was told those guns were all built at Anniston- this was before Crane started doing their thing with SOF. We would mount our old aimpoint 5000 or BLTZ 4x scope on a ARMS mount to the carry handle. We replaced the included nut on the mount with a nylock bolt from the local hardware store. I rigged an old MP5 sling on my gun, some guys would use 2 qt canteen straps. We also had a very early version of the PAC 4 that was a huge flipping cylinder that mounted in the underside of the carry handle, and it sat parallell to the handguards- and was a real POS. All our 727 type carbines and any remaining M16's were handed in late 1993 and exchanged for the brand new M4A1. Of course, all the SOPMOD optics, rails, etc. wasn't available up front, so we went to Haiti with the new M4's but we were still using the old Aimpoint 5000 in the carry handle and the old lights down there. I kind of miss that old 727.

[@tommyfun82]

Shout out from Poland, guys! Henry, the mug with the Polish national emblem is appreciated:)

[@samadams9557]

I love the patreon/utreon segments. To love what’s essentially a commercial, is saying something. So! Great job!

[@buzzard8889]

Great content as always! Also, I feel better about life now knowing that Henry hates the XM7.

[@ShawnHinck]

So, how they settled on 14.5 had to do with concussion without a suppressor. That was the length they found to be as short as possible without excessive concussion. The thought that went in to the M4 though was amazing and was truly the rifle that advanced combat rifles. There’s a reason why over 20 years later it’s still the standard.

[@Daisygirl05Jan23]

I searched for 723 rifle and I see a picture of orca in the thumbnail well done

[@thomassymonds6308]

Classic. Love you guys. Rock on and happy holidays!

[@ryanthorne5432]

You’re right about the XM7, Henry

[@lutherpayne9957]

I'll agree the A2 sights are what made the difference. The Model 723 I got to tote around at times still had the A1 sights and was a bear to hit reliably out past 200 meters. I enjoyed carrying it but just because it was different. Cheers

[@wadesafool]

My vote for most underrated channel

[@Ulquiorra4163]

I remember when I was younger I always liked the M-16 with the A2 handguard but always thought it was abit too long for my taste. Then playing MGS2 I got to see my first M4 and fell in love with it, the gun just oozed a badass vibe off it and it's been my favorite weapon for years in gaming till the 416 started showing up. I honestly hope I can find one someday to make my own.

[@revvyishonisd5027]

I have all the parts to build out this exact rifle but I’ve been too lazy to assemble it lol. Thanks for the inspiration I may finally do it this weekend.

[@rifleman7.62]

First time I ever saw a CAR15 was a camp Geiger in the summer of 92. I had a Marine instructor at MCT who had his privately owned Colt CAR15 in Semi Auto only. He kept it in the armory and had permission to use it in the field. We were issued M16A2 service rifles.

[@louiswolff3251]

Great post interview/follow up, I don’t think I’ve seen Henry quite do, how shall I say, animate on a platform before, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and Josh just very remotely feeding him so subtly with so few words, great job gentleman, and Henry that was a very respectable run you made, kudos!!!

[@ejpak1452]

Glad you did this review! Next do the m16a3

[@robspl]

Greetings from Poland! (i saw that cup Henry!), thank you guys for this great content!

[@warrenstanford7240]

I remember when I was a little boy in the early ‘70’s watching footage of Green Berets with Colt Commandos XM177 down in the weeds.

[@robertnelson1098]

We Love Y'all Man ❤.... Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@larrymarsico4059]

Merry Christmas from my family to yours Henry/Josh!!! Thanks for blessing me with a great video today!!!

[@richardwattler6088]

Awesome show. This is my stance on the old and new. I wish they bring back the Stoner 63.

[@1boortzfan]

It still kind of reminds me of the XM 177. Glad this one works for you.

[@16Tango]

I went to Basic at Sill the end of 92. One of my DS had a CAR 15 that he carried when we did Rick marches, so cool.

[@BigKountry2145]

I love your channel guys. Don't stop what your doing!!!!!!!!

[@PaulM-d7k]

I have a Bushmaster XM15 carry handle, A2 sight, 14.5" pinned and welded AK brake. Just the basics, nothing fancy and I would say that it's probably the most reliable rifle in my entire arsenal. If I could only take 1 with me, it would be that one.

[@stefanosemisa9288]

I love your channel so much. Thanks a lot for sharing : )

[@Kinetic.44]

20" meat chopper requires a bit more strength, dexterity and spatial awareness, true enough. However the terminal performance advantage at close range, particularly with military ball ammunition, is pretty significant as we are talking about a velocity based cartridge. That also translates to soft point and ballistic tip ammunition, increasing its maximum terminal performance range within that 150-300 likely max engagement distance, its not all about cheating wind at 400 plus... im not doing helo insertions or mechaised operations (even though Rangers managed just fine?) im walking in the woods or holding down a angle in my house... take a page out of Canada's book for a modern 20" look at the C7. A 20" AR15 with collapsed stock is the same length as a fixed stock 16" AKM.

[@ej_22]

Ranger were also using carbines

[@blue6gun]

I'm building another 727 clone now...I had one that I'd made up until around 2018 when I sold it. Didn't think I'd have to wait more than half a decade to have access to the parts to build another one tho lol. It's more based on the Bushmaster XM-4 of the time though since that's what my old one was, only swapped to a 14.5" pencil barrel with an ADCO muzzle spacer and standard birdcage as well as an N1 stock when they were easier to find via surplus. The new one is using a PSA H&R A2 upper receiver and an old Anderson AM-15 lower I've had on hand for awhile. I have a PSA M4 Carbine lower as well as a few others to chose from but I feel like the Poverty Pony represents the build better. Times are tough and everyone is feeling it. I've got to put a few more together before I call it quits. I have spent 10 years building rifles but the market has become so flooded and overpriced I can't do this anymore. These last three AR's will be for me and that'll be the end of my gun building career *_*

[@djy0tub3r]

Henry's rants are amazing.

[@Chiller11]

Love Henry’s passion. Haha

[@robertsmith6124]

That rant was worth the thumbs up all by itself

[@IcanDriveIt]

When the economy improves a bit, I’m going to build every variant of the M16 I can. I am a fanatic of these guns. I was fortunate enough to carry an M4 as an infantryman in Afghanistan too. It only immortalized my love for these guns.

[@ralphholiman7401]

When I was working, I loved the integral carry handles because you could run a cable lock through the carry handle and secure the weapon so easily in my trunk. Some one might steal it, but only if they had a hacksaw or a pair of bolt cutter with them when they popped the trunk and found it. Hopefully by then, the noise would have brought me out or had someone take notice.

[@indycharlie]

In that I was a medic while in RVN , IDK what my CAR was ? But it always went bang , as did my full size and the M2 carbine . Cool video , and great shooting !!

[@chrisgabbert658]

The vapor trails were good on this one especially at 450/500 yards and the 😮 at 400.

[@hasletjoe5984]

I know nothing about guns or shooting, just the same, I stand with Henry! And his cousin..........Thanks for the video.

[@wittsullivan8130]

I remember seeing a lot of photos from LEO's that got the commercial versions of M-4's that were AR-15's with M-4 barrels, but semi-auto only in flat top and carry handle models that were hot in the 00's and teens. I forget what the model number was, but they were very hard for regular people to get, even with SBR paperwork at the time. If a regular person got one, some cops would give them a hard time, thinking they were LEO exclusive. The photos that were shared, some of the brand new model rifles had old teardrop shaped forward assists, Colt Commando style buttstocks, all sorts of new, old stock parts. During all the bankruptcies Colt and their various subgroups went through back then, all the parts were put into boxes so you had Vietnam era and 70's parts mixed in with the "new style" parts. Since they were making them under LEO contracts, they were just installing what they grabbed out of the box on the assembly line, making "Frankenrifles", but they met the contractual obligations, so they ran with it.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Henry, oddly enough there were several "XM-4's floating around in other A.D. units in the 90s, not many but several here and there. MTO for RTO's and in a few Bradley units for crew AKA PSG's and P.L. Unfortunately some upper leadership (BN, BDE or DIV) wouldn't allow them to be used because of the "stuck in uniformity" B.S. of everything has to be the same. A few different places I had access to and used some different than standard "M16a1/ M16a2" rifles, including XM177e2 that was good as a it could be for a young infantryman in the 80s.

[@geoffreygrant6833]

That Henry rant was the best thing i heard this year... bring on 2024

[@BHDEric]

Oh yes, you mentioned the XM4 from Cold war which I have never played. This brings me back to 2014/2015 when at an airsoft field I had some young kids ask me if my M16A4 w/ carry handle was the Commando from Black Ops. Another bastardized flat top AR before they were even a thing.

[@flopus7]

Ngl, I always thought it was pretty cool even if it was weird they had a prototype Canadian carbine. I cloned it for my autism from the game

[@Mag_Aoidh]

ALL of my first rifle/carbines were fixed carry handle, even my select fire SWAT M4. I even had a Colt Match HBAR that was fixed.

[@WiIdbiII]

Always enjoy your videos. Entertaining and classy but not snobby or obnoxious.👍

[@99Racker]

My experience is M14, M1, and M16A1 in USMC. Post service added some M4A1 types. Weight of M16A1 was great for carry and I didn't have an issue with the 😊length in RVN.

[@onseki1774]

I think an RMR/etc gooseneck mounted on an A2 would be perfect, nobody seems to agree with me. It would do exactly the same thing as those old delta aimpoints but way less weight. Dot for hundred yards or so, nice adjustable irons beyond that. Super light and still bombproof

[@UnionAndroidSRboi]

"ya...ya...ya..." Rhodesian Danny Archer approved 🔥

[@possumpatrol45]

"We say Zimbabwe now, don't we?" 😉

[@StrangerOman]

Wow, the end of debrief got a lil spicy ;) Josh winky face: 28:35 I think re-shoots definitely will be welcomed, I'm all down for them. And I have to say debrief is as much as interesting as is the shooting. I like that we get more content with each session.

[@Abouttime2024]

Bro, you are awesome. I love the sit down with a bottle!!!!

[@pedrosoandrew]

727 is peak. The 653 was the Model that introduced me to the CAR-15 Series. If I'm making a clone, I'd lean towards the 653, but If I have liberty in customization, flat top and flip-up front sights -May as well get an M4 then, right? True, but I want it in a 653 aesthetic while doing so. 28:07 If you see where the strap lands, it's in between the Bolt Release too. Good luck slamming that LMAO.

[@jaysnipr107]

One of my favorite rifles in my collection

[@lonelylillamb5802]

“Well that combat sight works” lol

[@Kupalski0031]

I see mix of these colt carbines in our Armed Forces in the Philippines. You may occasionally encounter Colt 733s, Colt 723, and Colt 727s mixed in with M16A1s, M16A2s, first gen Colt M4A1s and the newer Remington M4A1s(R4A3).

[@CTCAC2000]

You're the best, Henry!

[@brucestarr4438]

In the mid Seventies Army Infantry, lots of us took the slings off and taped down the front swivel on our M16A1 rifles.

[@KLAYCO47]

30 year old me realizing even the m16 in black ops was a flat top when equipped with a red dot: REEEEEEE

[@9HoleReviews]

Oh....there he is....we have a bone to pick with you...

[@ElTejon47901]

My buddy, Ranger Kevin, volunteered to test XM4 at 3rd Batt. Lived in woods with it. "Deliver Chinese food to the green smoke."

[@9HoleReviews]

how did he like it?

[@ElTejon47901]

@@9HoleReviews Kevin loved it. He was in the woods alone for a few weeks, loved the decompression time.

[@ElTejon47901]

Oh, wait, oh, the 921. Right. Liked it fine. I think we both have PSA's 723 clone and Colt's M4A1 clone. M4 is fine. I have more trigger time on A2 and A4 (Guard), Kevin was AD.

[@asian_mando]

Want/need this.

[@tborr50cal83]

While we all can agree video games (call of duty) often fall short of historical accuracy. They also help many of us get into historical firearms & the 2nd amendment. I do respect Henry"s passion though, great video!

[@seanbrando_7456]

I have a 4 position tube, CAR-15 stock, carry handle A2 upper and a Bushmaster XM-15 Carbine marked lower......really if I pick up a barrel and bolt I probably have the rest in the parts bin. For years I carried A 20" carry handle Wyndam A2 in my trunk as a vehicle gun. (I'm 6'3 b.t.w) While my other shorter rifles had optics/light's and all the fizz I just loved having that old 20" anytime I may need it. I'm feeling the old itch again.........I think I may pick up a decent barrel and BCG and do an "inspired" build based on the good old Xm-4/CAR-15 14.5" era. I'll just weld a Yankee hill flash hider on and use my turbo k when needed. I love America's carbine.....I really do. All this is coming from a pretty big fan of the AK so yeah folks........the 9-hole boy's are 100% correct. It's that good.

[@quinnfell3824]

As always, crazy high quality video!

[@calebdoner]

Really enjoy this kind of content!

[@jasielm5258]

Great stuff guys. I see retro definitely making a comeback. Been happy with all my H&R clones coming out of PSA

[@shooter31m]

Good to know, l’ve been wondering about the “new” H&R’s.

[@minuteofcan]

It worked for alot of guys, great vid.

[@LtRoastAhoe]

Talking about games and reality, way back in the day I was a game tester for EA here in Vancouver where they developed the Need for Speed games. A friend brought me in as a casual gamer who was a big car guy. After a few weeks I gave them a huge list of fixes. 13 pages. They implemented 1. Not one page. One fix.

[@neonyono1893]

Klayco is good reference.

[@lorrewatkins5925]

And also what you guys forgot to mentioned is that the deference between CAR/XM4 M4 is the semi and 3round burst berceuse as you said it was based on the M16 A2, and the M4 A1 has semi and full auto as you know !

[@BCM16AR]

Great video. Very impressive shooting, you have some skills.

[@robbybankston4238]

A great weapons system can be a force multiplier but never forget that it is the operator that is the true weapon so his proficiency and training is the true key regardless of which weapon he is using.

[@KirShizzle]

All thats missing is that sweet sweet Aimpoint 5000

[@Cryptid-tf9ze]

I’ve been looking for an A1 upper to build a dissipator, carry handles must be a lot more popular than I thought.

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

A 605 clone?

[@rollastudent]

I just did a build with a Luth-AR A1 upper.

[@Cryptid-tf9ze]

@@rollastudent that LuthAR slick side is exactly what I want but sold out.

[@oldscratch3535]

Brownell's has C7 style uppers right now. I bought one a few months ago. I built a 733 clone except I used a 12.5" 1/12 twist barrel.

[@rollastudent]

@@Cryptid-tf9ze I think optics planet has the striped uppers in stock, you’ll just have to build it out

[@niclbicl]

Just beautiful thanks for the video