Colt was selling a 6940P (piston model) back in 2012. It didn't seem to stick around very long. If I remember right, some people didn't like that the BCG was 2 piece. Instead of a gas-key the BCG had a screwed and staked piston strike face.
At the time it was released, I think there were some complaints about price, and it faced stiff competition from the LMT MRP piston, LWRC, Ruger AR piston models, and Adams Arms conversion kits when it was released.
I think I remeber Armsunlimited were selling Colt M4 - Piston marked lowers 2018-2019, and I thought to myself "huh, thats a blast from the past".
Last edited by R.O.U.S.; 02-10-20 at 16:21.
I think it’s too little, too late for Colt. There are so many other options out there for consumers in the AR world that are superior or equal to Colt. Think of LMT, KAC, DD, Bravo Company to name a few.
and yes, it would be dumb not to get a CM5 variant out to civilians. We’re the best beta testers out there. The appearance of the CM5 lower looks poorly executed though compared to a LMT MARS lower or a Knight’s.
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Then don't use. Why all the complaining about nothing? Nobody cares if you like it or don't. This is a matter of a personal preference. Next thing you're going to complain that you don't like adjustable stocks, magazine releases, sights, or red dots because you have to look through them, or the recoil spring because it goes back and forth.
Given the option I would always choose ambi controls (if they are done properly) on any weapon.
I picked up a lower that had some ambi controls. “Supposed to be an ex Colt “ exec that put a ton of his own stuff on consignment at LGS. I bought it because it was restricted then saw that ..
Pretty cool.
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I really don't like the design of the Colt ambidextrous stuff. the opposite side bolt release is a completely different design and in a different location, I like the way Smith & Wesson did it with the M&P 10.
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