The Colt CM901 (Colt Modular) is a modular firearm platform, based off the existing AR-15 platform. It can be converted to an assault rifle, designated marksman rifle, or a carbine without the usage of tools.
Design Details[]
The CM901 shares various internal and external features with existing colt AR-15 type weapons, including action, controls, basic functions, and the direct gas impingement operation. The weapon's heart is a lower receiver housing an enlarged magazine well that can accommodate various cartridges, including 5.56Ć45mm, 6.8Ć43mm, 7.62Ć39mm, and 7.62Ć51mm. The weapon has fully ambidextrous controls for the bolt release mechanism, magazine release, and fire selector/safety lever. Upper receivers are available for several caliber configurations, and barrel lengths, each upper receiver has its own unique rail system, which allows for scopes, and other optical enhancements to be per-sighted for each different configuration, and to be quickly swapped for different tasks and situations.
Variants[]
Colt has released a civilian variant of the CM901, known as the LE901-16s. The LE901-16s shares several features that the CM901 has, but do not have have fully automatic capabilities, as with most rifles intended for the civilian market, and its only chambered for .308 Winchester ammunition.
The Colt CK901 is a variant chambered in 7.62x39mm developed for the Yemeni military.[1][2]
Usage[]
The Malaysian Army has purchased 200 CM901 rifles, intended for general issue.