New guy with a question

[HMsailor]

FIFY...

not really. just like the 40cal was an in-between solution for the 9mm and 45cal. the mid-length is something they came up with for range and compactness.

[26 Inf]

not really. just like the 40cal was an in-between solution for the 9mm and 45cal. the mid-length is something they came up with for range and compactness.

I'll just leave these here:

http://the-eye.eu/public/murdercube....%20tnote48.htm

http://soldiersystems.net/2018/05/14...d-performance/

[Sry0fcr]

That said, if I was looking for my first quality fighting rifle today, I would strongly consider the Colt CCU as some others mentioned. It has got practically everything you need and nothing you don’t. What Colt should have been making 15 years ago.

FTFY.

You will probably be able to locate the LE6960 specs you're looking for by viewing the product pages of resellers, or by asking here. I've only had the CCU upper for about a month, but like it so far. I plan to take it and the Trooper to an indoor range sometime this week for a comparison.

I'll save you the trouble: The 6960 is softer shooting, better balanced, a hair lighter with better furniture (IMO).

I'll just leave these here:

http://the-eye.eu/public/murdercube....%20tnote48.htm

http://soldiersystems.net/2018/05/14...d-performance/

Thank you. I've been looking for that Armalite Tech Note for a while...

TLDR: Carbine gas was a poor engineering choice that was largely a carryover from the early shorty M16s and then largely perpetuated because "muh mil-spec". A couple decades of GWOT and civilian interest has mitigated quite a lot of the issues (correcting gas drive via port size or do-dads, buffer/spring kits, extractor upgrade kits, enhanced bolts and carriers) but there is zero reason not to buy a mid or intermediate length over carbine gas system in 2019 for 14.5+ barrels.

[RVTMaverick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-GFrPBatEY

[Rocknoggin]

I'm not sure what's up with the church comment or the fishing video, but thanks for the other replies.

[titsonritz]

There's nothing wrong with a 6920, they are solid guns, but I don't ever see myself buying another carbine gas or buffer system on a 14.5" or 16" barrel carbine. I've moved to the mid gas and A5 buffer system, when properly built it is a better setup.

[RVTMaverick]

LMAO.... Sorry Rocknoggin, It was supposed to be a video of "Sootch and his review Savage's Awesome MSR15"... I'll try and pull it back up, I did a copy and paste... SO I have NO idea WTHeck happened?

I hope this works this time.... Which by the way is why My Title to you IS: YO OP! My .02 for Serious Consideration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WWUjw9AQ-U

OK... It took this time!

I'm not sure what's up with the church comment or the fishing video, but thanks for the other replies.

[Rocknoggin]

Well, the Trooper is a no go. Colt is out of stock and every place I've tried is the same. No distributors have any in stock and no one can order one until Colt makes another batch. So I ordered a 6940 instead. Should be here within a week.

[RHINOWSO]

I think the 6920-R Trooper was a relatively limited run to get rid of OEM2 6920 barrels (shaved FSB) but I hope they make them again.

At the price point of $700-800, it crushed the other options out there like the CCU which went for $1200-ish with middie gas, Magpul furniture and a better Centurion rail (extra screw and integral QDs).

Yeah, middie gas is 'better', but for the price the 6920-R Trooper was a great rifle. I have one and it's rapidly become a favorite of mine.

If you are jonesing for a CCU, Brownells sells the upper for $599 and with 10% off sales, you can get it for $540 (no CH or BCG).

[Pappabear]

Well, the Trooper is a no go. Colt is out of stock and every place I've tried is the same. No distributors have any in stock and no one can order one until Colt makes another batch. So I ordered a 6940 instead. Should be here within a week.

I had a 6940 and it was a laser beam. You shall love that gun, well done. It was my first black rifle. Excellent purchase.

PB