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    I've got one too. Just as accurate as the DI rifle. Bolt and BCG stays REALLY clean. Gets pretty dirty inside that gas plug, but don't know if that effects performance or not.

    I just wanted to try something different. While it's a nice rifle, I think if I could only afford one, I'd stick with DI and the regular 6940; less parts to go wrong/commonality with milspec DI parts.

    I hope my doesn't break the operating rod. Would like to hear how it works out suppressed...
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    I really dig this Colt...i think if I was going to switch..it be to a SCAR

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    I like this! I have a feeling that the IC is going to come to nothing and the Army is going to decide it's just fine with the current crop of M4s and M16s. If the IC does produce the next service rifle for the Army, I hope it's this one. From what I've seen, it sounds like it's the closest to the current DI guns in terms of weight and balance.

    However, if the IC does indeed produce a service rifle, I'd imagine it would be the 416.

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    Unbelievable. The same people who scream in every other thread that piston systems shouldn't be utilized in the AR-15, that it wasn't designed to take operating systems outside of the Stoner architecture, and/or that piston guns offer up nothing over DI guns...

    ...are now saying they'll buy one of these and are excited to have it? All based on some pictures? Glad we're consistent in our opinions and objectively evaluate what's presented to us. I'm sure everyone oggling over this would still love it if "Colt" weren't in front of the model designation, right?

    On that note, I'd be anxious to see a torture test of this gun. I don't like how many parts go into the op-rod assembly, nor that pins are required for system take down. On its face, it doesn't seem to offer anything over the piston systems currently available on the market, especially at $1700-2950.

    I'd be happy to change my tune pending some T&E, though. I like my DI Colts, and I could be wrong. For now, I'll stick with my 6920s/M6s.
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    I think the only practical application for pistons is in guns with shorter reciever extensions IMHO. Like the SCW, or the 416-C.

    For a regular CQBR or M4 setup. I think DI is the rule of the day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DreadPirateMoyer View Post
    Unbelievable. The same people who scream in every other thread that piston systems shouldn't be utilized in the AR-15, that it wasn't designed to take operating systems outside of the Stoner architecture, and/or that piston guns offer up nothing over DI guns...

    ...are now saying they'll buy one of these and are excited to have it? All based on some pictures? Glad we're consistent in our opinions and objectively evaluate what's presented to us. I'm sure everyone oggling over this would still love it if "Colt" weren't in front of the model designation, right?

    On that note, I'd be anxious to see a torture test of this gun. I don't like how many parts go into the op-rod assembly, nor that pins are required for system take down. On its face, it doesn't seem to offer anything over the piston systems currently available on the market, especially at $1700-2950.

    I'd be happy to change my tune pending some T&E, though. I like my DI Colts, and I could be wrong. For now, I'll stick with my 6920s/M6s.
    No one has changed their minds. I still don't feel a piston offers any upgrade that are noticeable enough to worth the large increase to change platforms.

    I do still want this though just like I want a HK416(not the MR556).
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    This is 2012. The world is going to end this December and people are still trying to debate the merits of piece of shit, cost cutting crap AR's. Really?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    It increases the number of smaller, easier to lose, fragile parts. I'm not sure that's a good thing
    Look at the guts of some of the modern pistols. I had the trigger mechanism out of an FNP45 recently. Holy smoke it looks complex and fragile!

    Except for the insert in the upper it looks a lot like an LMT which looks a lot like an Adams, pretty straightforward stuff. No surprises.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KiraX105 View Post

    The piston rod broke during a firing string creating a single shot wonder. the rod snapped about 1 inch in from the receiver. As only the bottom rail is removable I had to send it back to Colt for repair.

    I assume that if you had the older two piece carrier, etc Colt will replace/is replacing these with the new parts.

    What kind of round count did you have before the piston rod broke? Did you shoot a steady diet of M193 in it or anything like that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Suwannee Tim View Post
    Look at the guts of some of the modern pistols. I had the trigger mechanism out of an FNP45 recently. Holy smoke it looks complex and fragile!
    I can hear laughing from afar... and it is the laugh of an HKP7....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suwannee Tim View Post
    Look at the guts of some of the modern pistols. I had the trigger mechanism out of an FNP45 recently. Holy smoke it looks complex and fragile!

    Except for the insert in the upper it looks a lot like an LMT which looks a lot like an Adams, pretty straightforward stuff. No surprises.
    I know. I have a PPQ. Walther also doesn't want the average shooter to do more than remove the slide, recoil spring and barrel.

    Keep in mind the small parts are part of the original design of the pistol, not retro-fitted

    Quote Originally Posted by DreadPirateMoyer View Post
    Unbelievable. The same people who scream in every other thread that piston systems shouldn't be utilized in the AR-15,...are now saying they'll buy one of these and are excited to have it?...
    Amen, brother
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