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    I have two Colts so I like them, but you should still inspect before firing IMO. Colt makes mistakes too, like everyone else.

    In the 2nd Colt I bought, the firing pin was not captured by cotter pin. The firing pin fell out when I pushed out pivot pins and pulled out bolt carrier group to inspect.

    While it most likely will be fine out of the box, it takes 5 minutes tops to do a quick check of upper, lower, FCG and bolt and bolt carrier group to make sure everything assembled properly and is functioning correctly. If you have more time, you might as well clean and lube too, but at a minimum, do a 5 minute check before firing, if you can.

    Also, you will need to purchase a front sight tool before you can zero your carbine, and you will need to decide what zero you want to use too and have the right zero target to use.

    Edit: alternatively, you can use a bullet tip to adjust front sight, saving you some money there, but eventually, you'll probably want to get the FS tool. Targets can be printed off online.

    Good luck man.
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    For your first AR get a Colt! And don't put a bunch of CHEAP crap on it either, keep it simple, keep it MIL!
    You'll never forget the memory and you'll have an 'actual' military weapon that's been fighting on the battle field killing Americas enemies for half a century still to this day! Plus you'll always get a 'high' when you pull that Colt out of the safe! Trust me you'll never regret it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by USA View Post
    I have two Colts so I like them, but you should still inspect before firing IMO. Colt makes mistakes too, like everyone else.

    In the 2nd Colt I bought, the firing pin was not captured by cotter pin. The firing pin fell out when I pushed out pivot pins and pulled out bolt carrier group to inspect.

    While it most likely will be fine out of the box, it takes 5 minutes tops to do a quick check of upper, lower, FCG and bolt and bolt carrier group to make sure everything assembled properly and is functioning correctly. If you have more time, you might as well clean and lube too, but at a minimum, do a 5 minute check before firing, if you can.

    Also, you will need to purchase a front sight tool before you can zero your carbine, and you will need to decide what zero you want to use too and have the right zero target to use.

    Edit: alternatively, you can use a bullet tip to adjust front sight, saving you some money there, but eventually, you'll probably want to get the FS tool. Targets can be printed off online.

    Good luck man.
    I cleaned it yesterday, except the barrel. I didn't have the appropriate sized brush. Heading to the store after work today.

    Quote Originally Posted by I-M4-REAL View Post
    For your first AR get a Colt! And don't put a bunch of CHEAP crap on it either, keep it simple, keep it MIL!
    You'll never forget the memory and you'll have an 'actual' military weapon that's been fighting on the battle field killing Americas enemies for half a century still to this day! Plus you'll always get a 'high' when you pull that Colt out of the safe! Trust me you'll never regret it!
    I got the colt 6920 with Magpul furniture. Looks like the base model will now be coming with Magpul based on colt's site.

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    Finally got to fire my brand new Colt 6920 with Magpul furniture this afternoon. I put 120 rounds through it and she shot fantastic! I was in the tactictal bay standing up and shooting 27 yards. Groups were tight (probably 6 inches) and I have no doubt would have been tighter if I wasn't a complete newbie. I had never fired any kind of long gun until a couple hours ago.

    I'll have to look in to optics and more accessories down the road. I can see why an AR is so addictive

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    Re: Picking my first AR

    Another BRD infection takes root...

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    Try and keep it simple a dot sight or scope and a light are the most you'll need,then you can fool with stocks,handguards,grips et cetera to make the gun feel good to you.

    Six inches is okay but keep shooting and you'll shrink them a lot,at about fifty yards I can do about an inch with my new Colt.

    Next time get a rest and sit down,this is better for first time shooters after you get used to it go try standing-it ain't easy to hit for spit standing if you've never shot a long gun before.
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    Picking my first AR

    Well my first AR is a Windham. I found you guys a couple of weeks after I bought it. Hopefully it's not junk. It seems well made tho I know its not full spec and all that. I'll most likely never be able to fire enough rounds through it to find out. You all have very interesting and informative conversations. Good shooting everybody.

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    Quote Originally Posted by larsch View Post
    Well my first AR is a Windham. I found you guys a couple of weeks after I bought it. Hopefully it's not junk. It seems well made tho I know its not full spec and all that. I'll most likely never be able to fire enough rounds through it to find out. You all have very interesting and informative conversations. Good shooting everybody.
    I am fortunate to have had someone to guide me towards certain brands that meet higher specs. I tend to be careful with a larger purchase like this, as there is nothing worse than buyer's remorse. I'm very happy with the way the Colt 6920 shot today. Hard to beat for the money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bang4Buck View Post
    I am fortunate to have had someone to guide me towards certain brands that meet higher specs. I tend to be careful with a larger purchase like this, as there is nothing worse than buyer's remorse. I'm very happy with the way the Colt 6920 shot today. Hard to beat for the money.
    Mine was a bit of an impulse buy. It was a few months back when the gun control thing started heating up and my wife said the magic words " if you want any more guns you had better get it done". I had been wanting an AR but hadn't really done any research so I went to a few stores and purchased what seemed to be the best bang at the time. Prices were pretty crazy at the time. Anyway I'm sure there's a Colt or DD or a BCM out there somewhere with my name on it if need be. Anyway it's a good excuse to have two. Maybe a 6.8 or a 300 blk hummm.

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    At the very least, the Windham will get you up and shooting. Get a pile of mags and ammo and go wear it out. Learning will occur.

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