Colt MARS - Wikipedia
WEBThe Colt MARS (mini-assault rifle system) was an experimental, scaled-down variant of the M16 rifle tested by Colt as a personal defense weapon (PDW) around 1997. [2] It was chambered for the experimental 5.56×30mm MARS cartridge which is a shortened 5.56×45mm NATO round.
COLT’S 5.56X30MM MARS (MINI ASSAULT RIFLE SYSTEM) …
WEBJan 18, 2009 — Learn about the Colt's MARS (Mini Assault Rifle System), a personal defense weapon that fired a new 5.56x30mm cartridge. The MARS was designed to replace 9mm pistols and submachine guns, but was never adopted by the U.S. military.
Colt MARS - Firearm Wiki: The Internet Gun Encyclopedia
WEBMay 23, 2023 — The Colt MARS (Mini Assault Rifle System) was an experimental, scaled-down variant of the M16 rifle tested by Colt as a personal defense weapon (PDW) around 1997. It was chambered for the experimental 5.56×30mm MARS cartridge, which fired a 55-grain projectile at 790 m/s (2,591.9 ft/s).
5.56x30mm MARS - Firearm Wiki: The Internet Gun Encyclopedia
WEBThe 5.56x30mm MARS was a PDW / Assault Rifle cartridge created by Colt during the development of their experimental Colt MARS ("Mini Assault Rifle System") program. It was created by cutting down 5.56 NATO cases, and re-forming with custom dies during the program, and continued to use .224 caliber bullets.
Colt Miniature Asssault Rifle System (MARS)
WEBNov 19, 2020 — Colt Miniature Asssault Rifle System (MARS) In 1996, Michael Harris and James Taylor, while working for Colt Manufacturing, designed and tested the Miniature Asssault Rifle System (MARS). MARS fired a specially designed 5.56mm x 30mm cartridge.
Modern Personal Defense Weapon Calibers 005: The 5.56x30mm MARS
WEBFeb 21, 2017 — The 5.56x30mm MARS is a small, high-velocity round designed by Colt for short-barreled carbines and PDWs. Learn about its history, ballistics, and performance compared to other similar calibers.
Colt's 5.56x30mm MARS (Mini Assault Rifle System) Program - Gun …
WEBColt's 5.56x30mm MARS (Mini Assault Rifle System) Program. By Christopher R. Bartocci. The concept of a PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) is to provide personal firepower in between that of a pistol and a carbine.
Colt MARS - Wikiwand
WEBThe Colt MARS was an experimental, scaled-down variant of the M16 rifle tested by Colt as a personal defense weapon (PDW) around 1997. It was chambered for the experimental 5.56×30mm MARS cartridge which is a shortened 5.56×45mm NATO round.
Colt MARS | Gun Wiki | Fandom
WEBThe Colt MARS was a compact assault rifle that used a modified 5.56mm or 9mm cartridge. It was designed in 1997 as a personal defense weapon for law enforcement and military, but never gained widespread adoption.
Colt's 5.56x30mm MARS (Mini Assault Rifle System) Program
WEBColt's 5.56x30mm MARS (Mini Assault Rifle System) Program By Christopher R. Bartocci The concept of a PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) is to provide personal firepower in …