What is a "C7 type" AR upper?

[MPI]

What do they mean by C7 type is there something special about C7 uppers (these are the carrying handle type) or are they marked with Diamaco or something?


http://www.fulton-armory.com/M6Parts3.htm

 

[canucklehead]

C7's include a forward assist, brass deflector, and A1 carry handle and sights.

Most A1's (or SP-1's) will have the A1 sights but no brass deflector, so the C7 includes the brass deflector but still has A1 sights. Kinda the best of both worlds.

I think they went with the A1 sights for ruggedness and ease of use.

 

[MPI]

ok thanks

 

[prproulx]

 

[Deckard]

Too bad they dont ship to Canada.

 

[Rebel Rouser]

The C7 originated out of the Joint Services Small Arms Program (JSSAP) which started in 1981. The rifle Colt produce was called the M-16A1E1. It was later adopted by the US Marine Corp. in the fall of 1982. It was called the product improved (PIP) M-16A1E1 which was later called the M-16A2. Canada started the small arms replacement program (SARP) in 1983. Canada adopted the M-16A1E1 also, but just added a case deflector. The C7A1 flat version uses a weaver rail in stead of a 1913 type rail. It was developed by Richard Swan.