Colt Commando Model 733

Colt's Manufacturing Company · Carbine · Discontinued · 1985

Weight (empty)2720 g (95.9 oz)
Overall Length826 mm (32.52")
Barrel Length292 mm (11.50")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Direct Impingement
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity838 m/s (2749 fps)
Muzzle Energy1405 J (1036 ft·lbf)
Effective Range350 m (383 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy

Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

The Colt Commando Model 733 is a compact carbine variant of the M16A2, developed in 1985 as a modernized successor to the XM177E2. Featuring an 11.5-inch thin 'pencil' profile barrel attached to an M16A1 upper receiver with a shell deflector and round forward assist, the Model 733 combined components from the A1 and A2 series to create a compact weapon for special operations and vehicle crews. The weapon utilized the M16A2's improved A2 flash hider, pistol grip, and handguards while retaining th...

Country of Origin: United States