Colt 6920 blemish question.

[cyclesteel]

Hi I have been lurking here for a while and just recently picked up a colt 6920.
The area right under the ejection port / dust cover is not finished the same as the rest of the rifle it is also a little ruff to the touch as compared to the rest of the rifle. I am assuming this is a blemish. I am sure it is fine and will not affect the gun in any way but would just like a few other opinions. The upper to lower fit is also a little sloppy but not as sloppy as my BCM middy mated to a LMT lower.

I have a few hundred rounds through it with out any problems it runs great just a little annoyed about the finish

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4781/69203.jpg

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[scottryan]

Normal and this area can be much worse.

[kmrtnsn]

Krylon time!!!

[SWATcop556]

I have seen much worse. Won't hurt the rifle.

But I don't fall into the fit and finish crowd. Nice rifle!

[vigilant2]

I just got a 6920 last week, it does not have this, its smooth and
the finish is the same as the upper/lower. I did notice that in certain
lighting the dustcover is a different shade of black.

[Oscar 319]

It's called character. It lets those around you know you actually shoot your rifle.

This is normal wear and tear. Nothing to be concerned about.

[Robb Jensen]

Very normal for Colt for the last couple of years.

It doesn't effect function whatsoever.

If one wants a M4 for 'show and not go' I suggest something other than a Colt.

[cyclesteel]

Thanks everybody for the great info.
I tried doing some searches and looked for some other images of 6920’s but I did not find anything that looked like mine.
I bought the Colt to be my go to AR so I was not too concerned about the finish. I sort of expected a loose upper to lower fit (The other two I checked out at the shop where also loose ) But the finish had me had me wondering a little.

[pezboy]

I just got a 6920 last week, it does not have this, its smooth and
the finish is the same as the upper/lower. I did notice that in certain
lighting the dustcover is a different shade of black.

Are you really upset that the dust cover isn't the same color as the upper receiver? I can't imagine what you would do if the lower didn't match the upper perfectly.
Dustin

[Fringe]

I still am not sure what we are looking at here. Does the rifle shoot OK?
Is it a newer Colt? Do you want to sell it?

[pezboy]

The OP was asking if the machining marks on the upper receiver just below the ejection port are normal. He has no malfunctions or anything.
Dustin

[goodoleboy]

Hey, the bottom line is: "It's still a 6920." That blemish won't hurt a thing, other than in a beauty contest. You still have one of the best "out of the box" ARs on the market today.

Consult the comparison chart for clarification...

There is an inhererent beauty in a weapon that you can bet your life on.