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I am still very new to ARs and am looking to purchase a basic gun. I'm not up to speed on the ins and outs of everything yet, but I'm reading as much as I can.
I shot an AR for the first time at a Carbine match Sunday and now I see why everybody likes these things so much. I already signed myself up for a carbine class that happens next month. I have a decent pile of NHMTG 30 round mags and ammo is on the way (lots):D.
The gun I shot Sunday was a bone stock Colt LE6920. I liked it. I was pretty slow, but I shot mostly Alphas, and didn't screw up much (I found out about seating a loaded mag under a closed bolt).
How do the specs below sound? Sorry if this an annoying post.
The price for a complete rifle is $699
- Mil-spec certified 4150 chrome-moly vanadium steel 16 inch M4 contour barrel. HPT (High Pressure Test) & MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspected) (Mil-Spec per MIL-B-11595E)
- 5.56x45 NATO chamber (also accepts .223)
- 1x9 Twist (6 groove, right hand)*
- M4 feed ramps
- 11 degree recessed target crown
- F marked forged front sight base with bayonet lug
- Manganese Phosphate Barrel Finish including under the front sight base *(Mil-Spec A-A-59267)
- A2 Flash hider installed with Peel washer
- Mil-Spec 7076 T6 Forged Aluminum A3 upper receivers with T marked. Internal surface is coated with dry film lube over the anodized surface.
- M16 full Auto bolt carrier group (legal for semi auto rifles)
- M4 handguards
- Threaded Muzzle (1/2x28)
- Mil-Spec taper pins on A2 Front Sight Base
- Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) with:
- MP Tested Bolt
- Chrome Lined Carrier Interior
- Carrier Key - chrome lined, attached with Grade 8 Screws
- Mil-Spec forged charging handle
- RRA or Spikes Tactical lower receiver
- ARPS 6 position M4 stock
- Single stage trigger
If you liked the 6920, why not buy one?
I am still very new to ARs and am looking to purchase a basic gun. I'm not up to speed on the ins and outs of everything yet, but I'm reading as much as I can.
I shot an AR for the first time at a Carbine match Sunday and now I see why everybody likes these things so much. I already signed myself up for a carbine class that happens next month. I have a decent pile of NHMTG 30 round mags and ammo is on the way (lots):D.
The gun I shot Sunday was a bone stock Colt LE6920. I liked it. I was pretty slow, but I shot mostly Alphas, and didn't screw up much (I found out about seating a loaded mag under a closed bolt).
How do the specs below sound? Sorry if this an annoying post.
sounds like a killer price if all the specs are true. can you share with us what the brand or assembler's name is?
Texas State Armory
Sales@TexasStateArmory.com
www.TexasStateArmory.com
They are only about 2 1/2 hours from me.
Just get the Colt 6920.
Agreed. "Mil Spec" is tossed around so much on stuff that really isn't.
The specs sound decent, but they're finishing it off on a Spikes lower? That's a red flag.
Just get the Colt 6920. :big_boss:
Why do those specs look so familiar? https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=79430
Typically speaking, no $699 rifle is going to be mil-spec. It is a game and you should always follow this saying: "If it is to good to be true, then it most likely."
C4
Magic_Salad0892
05-05-11, 12:09
If you want to get a good gun at very cheap, then go BCM.
Otherwise. Stick to the standard. Colt.
Austin_101
05-05-11, 12:24
If you want to get a good gun at very cheap, then go BCM.
Otherwise. Stick to the standard. Colt.
Agreed but if this is what your budget will support go for it. I believe you said this is your first AR so it's a place to start learning. Again I say go for it, shoot the crap out of it, and once you have some experience and can decide what you like/want and don't then upgrade.
bsmith_shoot
05-05-11, 12:43
If those specs are true, go for it. I would go with the Spikes lower over the RRA, in my opinion. The only thing I dont like is the 1x9 twist rate, but if it works for you, do it.
Just get the Colt 6920.
Done deal. I don't have time for cheap stuff.
bsmith_shoot
05-05-11, 14:11
Good choice.
Done deal. I don't have time for cheap stuff.
Done deal. I don't have time for cheap stuff.
learned quickly this one has
learned quickly this one has
Agreed. I wish I had learned that fast.
eternal24k
05-05-11, 18:18
It's nice to see people who seek advice and absorb the responses.
I have been getting so annoyed lately with people asking for help and then pulling a U-Turn at the last minute, ignoring all the insight provided, and buying crap.
Done deal. I don't have time for cheap stuff.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Funny%20stuff/grailknight.jpg
You have chosen...........wisely.
:cool:
I got my DD XV carbine for $900 off of gunbroker... Proven quality really doesn't have to be that expensive.
Deep down, I really wanted a Colt for my first.
I have a plan to stick with the gun in stock form and get at least a few thousand rounds and a class or two through it before I try an optic or anything.
I guess these guns will eat pretty much anything?
wild weasel
05-05-11, 20:27
Hi.. as you can see this is my first post. probably should have gone to the intro forum but i had to chime in here..briefly...bought a fifth tier AR before i knew any better.. of course it takes a dump on me so i go online to learn something...found you guys and boy did i learn something. this is the greatest site i have found for info, advice and some fun people... anyway..went to the gun shop and fell in love with LE6920. fortunately the wife even gets it about what a piece of crap i have and says go get the colt.. so i'm scratchin a little here and there and will work some OT to get it...i'm just plinkin for now but i don't want to have to go out and get another one. start at the top to begin with. tried talking to my bud about his baushmaster and he says "it's supposed to be a good one" oh well....Again thanks for this great site and hope to learn lots more.. safe shooting to you all.
cant go wrong with a colt
cant go wrong with a colt
Thats why my first AR was a LE6920. The way I figure it, if I am spending the money, I am getting whats good. Second AR is a BCM..... No cheap junk for me!
Justin
I got the Colt. It's the same one I shot in the carbine match last weekend. It was straight out of the box and I'm the only person that's ever shot it.
So far I have 100 rounds through it. I threw it on a sandbag today while I was at the range doing some pistol work and this thing is easy to shoot. At least I think so. I shot a few groups at 50yds, got a few of down to about 1 3/4".
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/AR-Colt/S8002299.jpg?t=1304729157
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/AR-Colt/S8002300.jpg?t=1304730790
Dionysusigma
05-08-11, 06:23
Then you're a far better shot than I. I average about 4-5" groups at 50, and it's not the rifles' fault. :blink:
Colt barrels are some of the most accurate carbine barrels available.
mattallamerican
05-11-11, 20:33
what dealers have colts
what dealers have colts
Good ones.
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