Colt Tactical Carbine in .22LR

[Mjolnir]

Just looked and handled a new Colt Tactical Carbine in .22LR. It has a permanently attached flash suppressor to the 14.5 inch barrel, flat top with removable carry handle, collapseable stock all of which sits on a dedicated .22LR lower receiver. Asking price $649.00 Mags were $39 each. The owner stated that he had a version with a tactical forearm rail for another $50. Neat.

It's licensed to Walther he was saying and I did not check to see if it had a chrome lined barrel. My guess is that it does not.

[NetJunkie]

Perm flash hider? Weak.

[Gutshot John]

I saw one yesterday. Nice setup, mag is very nice.

Interesting markings...when did Walther start making Colts?

[Mjolnir]

I saw one yesterday. Nice setup, mag is very nice.

Interesting markings...when did Walther start making Colts?

Not sure but I would not think Colt would have the surplus capacity to make the little carbine. I did not see the magazine. I was tempted but I THINK I'd rather have a dedicated upper as opposed to a new piece. If my nephew had any character I'd consider buying it for him.

[Jeep297]

There are some in stock at Scottsdale Gun Club right now for cheaper....

[8200rpm]

It's made by Umarex, an airsoft manufacturer.

I don't know what's wierder... gun owners going gaga over airsoft company-manufactured, semi-auto, 22LR replicas of real guns (a la GSG-5 and SIG 522), or airsoft companies starting to make a lot of cross-over firearms.

[KiraX105]

In PA, there's a store called Tanners Sport Center. They had them for 529 ea and the spare mags were 23 ea.

[Beat Trash]

Was at a gun show in Sharnville Ohio (Cincinnati area). I saw four of them there. Mid $600 range. Interesting gun, but not interesting enough to part with the $.

Also saw a selection of AR's for a change, Colt's LMT's RockRiver, S&W and BM's.

[Mjolnir]

In PA, there's a store called Tanners Sport Center. They had them for 529 ea and the spare mags were 23 ea.
I'm very familiar with Tanners Sport Center - ALWAYS great prices it seems. The store here is overpriced but everything is in South Louisiana oddly enough... :confused:

[OldNavyGuy]

got photos ? a link to said item ?

[Mjolnir]

OldNavyGuy, I did not take photos but the shop in Louisiana is:

Jim's Firearms
5760 Siegen Lane
BTR, LA 70809
www.jimsfirearmsinc.com/

[JimmyB62]

There's a number of images at the bottom of this page.

http://tactical22.net/colt.htm

[Frens]

is the barrel one piece or does it consist of a rifled steel insert within a steel barrel sleeve like the P22 handgun?

[Mjolnir]

is the barrel one piece or does it consist of a rifled steel insert within a steel barrel sleeve like the P22 handgun?
It's a one piece barrel

[mattk]

In PA, there's a store called Tanners Sport Center. They had them for 529 ea and the spare mags were 23 ea.

I was up there the other day. His prices are usually the lowest around locally. I've bought several firearms from him.

ETA: Seems like even 22s are getting very evpensive nowadays.:(

[OnPointFirearms]

The FH is not fixed. It has a special wrench to take it off, included with the rifle. Here are some more pics. Will get these out to the range for a complete video review soon and see how they shoot.

http://www.onpointsupply.com/images/colt_umarex_m4_ops_22lr_1.jpg
http://www.onpointsupply.com/images/colt_umarex_m4_ops_22lr_2.jpg
http://www.onpointsupply.com/images/colt_umarex_m4_ops_22lr_3.jpg
http://www.onpointsupply.com/images/colt_umarex_m4_ops_22lr_4.jpg
http://www.onpointsupply.com/images/colt_umarex_m4_ops_22lr_5.jpg

-- Evan

[Sttrongbow]

Looks like the selector lever has to go all the way around to the "auto" position to fire semi-auto?

Also, the Mag looks HUGE.... a problem for firing prone.

I'm trying to figure out if this has any advantage over a dedicated .22LR upper.