Originally Posted by
Doc Safari
One reason I ordered an LE trade-in 6520 this morning is that it will already be somewhat worn, i.e., not mint condition. It will be a shooter that may never be worth much more than it is now due to the condition. Same for my everyday use 6920.
I just opened the safe the other day and kind of went, "Damn. I may want to sell these when I'm in my '70's. Maybe I better not go with plan A and turn every one into a shooter." Two months ago I was on the verge of deciding to make each one a little different: different rails, different optics, different lights, different forward grips, etc., until it dawned on me that one basic configuration was good enough and I should save the others for a rainy day. YMMV.
I too want to add a decent R6520 or AR6520 to my collection some day soon. An AR6520 would be preferable as it would go well with my AR6320. It does not have to be mint, but it does have to be in pretty nice condition. A little wear here and there is fine. Until then, I will be satisfied with the Colts I have as well as all of my other ARs.
"A Bad Day At The Range Is Better Than A Great Day Working"
USMC Force Recon 1978-1984
US Air Force Res. 1995-2004 (Air Transportation)
M16/AR15 shooter since 1978, gun collector and AR builder since 2004
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