The DOE SMG - A Shorty From Colt - GAT Daily (Guns Ammo …
Apr 8, 2021 · Like most SMGs, the DOE SMG got beat by short carbines. We’ve found ways to create ultra-reliable carbines that are compact and easy to use in and out of vehicles. Rifle calibers provide ballistics that beat pistol calibers hands down.
A Retrospective: The Colt 633 “DOE” - The Kommando Blog
Nov 25, 2021 · The 633 competed with the H&K MP5k for a DOE contract in the 80s with the Colt winning out. Prototype 633 with ambi bolt catch/release, safety, and different style handguard. The Build
The Department of Energy 9mm M16 Submachine Gun
Oct 1, 2016 · Colt’s Model R0633 9mm M16 submachine gun, better known as the Department of Energy or DOE submachine gun is a rare variation. The DOE prototypes were assembled from standard M16 components, including one with an M16A2 flat-top upper receiver with a removable carry handle and forward assist.
Colt 9mm SMG - Wikipedia
The Colt 9mm SMG, also known as the Colt Model 635 or Colt M635, is a 9×19mm Parabellum submachine gun manufactured by Colt, based on the M16 rifle. [5] The Colt 9mm SMG is a closed bolt, blowback operated SMG, rather than the conventional direct impingement gas operation of the standard 5.56×45mm M16 type rifle. [6] .
H&R Retro DOE 7.5" 9mm Complete Pistol, Black - Palmetto State …
This Harrington and Richardson pistol is a faithful clone of the Department of Energy (DOE) 9mm service weapons used in nuclear facilities during the 1980s. It features a HAR15 brace, a 635 9mm lower, a slick-side 9mm carry-handle upper, a 7.5" nitride barrel with 5/8 x 24 threading, a reproduction DOE handguard with a heat shield, and a ...
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The Colt SMG and Its Many Clones - The Mag Life - GunMag …
Apr 5, 2023 · The Colt SMG is an AR derivative built into what’s essentially a CAR-15-sized weapon. The original Colt SMG used a 10.5-inch barrel. The Colt SMGs had CAR-15-style collapsible stocks and could be very compact packages. This gun premiered in 1982, and for 1982, it was ultra small.
Dept of Energy Colt 633 SMG | Sniper's Hide Forum
Mar 22, 2023 · The DOE SMG - A Shorty From Colt SMGs have a history of being somewhat wacky and in the 1980s things were getting short. The DOE SMG is an ultra short and limited run of Colt SMGs.
Harrington and Richardson Launches the Retro DOE 7.5-Inch 9mm …
Jan 20, 2025 · Harrington & Richardson just dropped the long awaited retro DOE 9mm pistol. The DOE is a clone of the Colt 633 SMG used by the Department of Energy.
Shooting the DOE SMG Qual with the DOE SMG - AmmoLand …
Mar 27, 2025 · The H&R DOE SMG was a ton of fun to shoot, and I highly recommend the gun. If you own one, go shoot this qualification and get the full Department of Energy experience.
A History Of The Colt Submachine Gun - The Mag Life - GunMag …
Nov 15, 2024 · Today, we’ll explore the history of the Colt SMG, from the first Department of Energy Compact to the most modern variant on the market. Alright, let’s take a quick detour to 1959. Colt developed an ultra-small CAR-15 variant known as the CAR-15 Model 607 and called it the Colt Submachine Gun.