Colt Carbine 762x39 7.62x39 16.1" 30-Round Carbine

The Colt Carbine 762x39 7.62x39 16.1" 30-Round Carbine represents a purpose-built platform for shooters who demand reliability in intermediate-caliber configurations. Manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing, this carbine bridges the gap between modern tactical doctrine and the proven ballistics of 7.62x39 ammunition, making it suitable for law enforcement patrol, civilian sport shooting, and training applications where intermediate cartridge performance is required. The 16.1-inch barrel length positions this platform as a compact rifle for vehicle storage, building clearance, and controlled-distance engagements without sacrificing velocity or practical accuracy.

Built on proven direct-impingement architecture, the Colt Carbine 762x39 operates with the same gas-tube reliability that defines the platform across military and law enforcement deployments worldwide. The 7.62x39 cartridge delivers superior penetration and barrier defeat compared to 5.56 NATO at subsonic velocities, a critical advantage in urban environments and vehicles. Weighing 8.56 lbs unloaded, the carbine maintains manageable recoil impulse while the 30-round magazine capacity ensures adequate supply during extended engagements or training scenarios. The 16.1-inch barrel optimizes the muzzle velocity of 7.62x39 ammunition while maintaining a compact overall length of 40.75 inches, enabling rapid transitions and reducing fatigue during prolonged tactical operations.

Law enforcement agencies deploying intermediate-caliber platforms benefit from the Colt Carbine 762x39's robust design and standardized maintenance protocols consistent with military doctrine. The 30-round magazine configuration supports duty loads and training cycles, while the 7.62x39 chambering provides cost-effective ammunition availability for high-round-count training and qualification events. Operators can readily integrate optics, lights, and modular accessories through standard Picatinny rail interfaces, enabling customization for vehicle-mounted, close-quarters, or building-entry applications. The carbine's proven reliability in adverse conditions—dust, moisture, temperature extremes—makes it a dependable choice for both institutional armories and dedicated civilian shooters invested in intermediate-caliber systems.