Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Colt Commando
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1968–
Quantity
177
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1966
- Service Entry Year1966
- DesignerEugene Stoner; L. James Sullivan
- Weight (Empty)2.43 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Air Force; United States Army; United States Navy SEALs
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity808 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length267 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12
- Sight TypeIron sights or various optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
- Furniture Materialpolymer; aluminum
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityupper receiver swap for different configurations
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1966
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1968Production started
58
years in service
177
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 7 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
COLT COMMANDO · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
06 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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