Same thoughts here. If they are building these in a small amount to be collectors items, as opposed to building them up to be shooters, it negates my interest and I'll stick to my SP1 or other clones as well. While it would be a nice weapon to own and shoot, I'm simply not in a financial position to pay collectors pricing for something I would be using as a blaster. The SP1, or M16A1 kits make better purpose driven shooters.
Hopefully the forgings are something Colt looks at as an offering in the future. Using a LW barrel on the M16A1 upper brings strong interest to mind.
Take the below weapon, and screw on the M16A1 upper, and I think they would find a market.
http://65.media.tumblr.com/df059b5fb...g2fo1_1280.jpg

