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    So whats the word on Colts new series of rifles? Thinking about getting a 6920.

    Gentlemen,

    From what I understand Colt will be releasing a new line of rifles for the civilian market. I just purchased a 6940 and love it, and am thinking about thinning out the collection and focusing on colt made ARs. Whats the chance of an M16a4 or something else new and fun. If nothing is coming out, then I might just get a 6920 and set it up like my service rifle. Thank you.

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    Colt Defense vs. Colt's Manufacturing

    The new SP model rifles are going to cause a fracture at Colt. It's going to get really interesting if they are priced lower than the LE models. If they are comparably priced, what was the point of introducing them?

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    Are we talking about Colt's announcement of, "Colt Tactical Carbine / Rifles for Civilian Tactical Shooters"...?
    http://www.defensereview.com/colt-de...ical-training/

    If so, and they are the same rifles as the LE series, how could they be priced anywhere near the LE line? I hope Colt wouldn't skrimp the rifles to compensate for the cost of its hang-ons.

    Looks to me like Colt wants to do as Chrysler did with the Jeep Rubicon. Assemble a package that "it thinks" will appeal to a market that really knows no better. For example, the Rubicon is hotter than the Sport. However, with about the same cost, one can customize the Sport with better accessories and set it up for serious off-roading.

    I dunno... I thought Colt didn't care about the civilian market anyhow.
    Last edited by Truckie; 02-02-11 at 00:31. Reason: typo

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    Quote Originally Posted by Truckie View Post
    Are we talking about Colt's announcement of, "Colt Tactical Carbine / Rifles for Civilian Tactical Shooters"...?
    http://www.defensereview.com/colt-de...ical-training/

    If so, and they are the same rifles as the LE series, how could they be priced anywhere near the LE line? I hope Colt wouldn't skrimp the rifles to compensate for the cost of its hang-ons.

    Looks to me like Colt wants to do as Chrysler did with the Jeep Rubicon. Assemble a package that "it thinks" will appeal to a market that really knows no better. For example, the Rubicon is hotter than the Sport. However, with about the same cost, one can customize the Sport with better accessories and set it up for serious off-roading.

    I dunno... I thought Colt didn't care about the civilian market anyhow.
    No, Colt Tactical is probably dead now. Its been a year without any news about it.

    OP is talking about the SP6920 and SP6940, the new non-LE/Gov marked versions of current LE rifles.

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    According to Davidson's:

    SP6920 MSRP $1155.00
    LE6920 MSRP $1607.77


    SP6940 MSRP $1500.00
    LE6940 MSRP $1907.81

    This really doesn't make sense to me if the rifles are identical save the markings UNLESS the dealer cost is the same and the markups are vastly different between the lines. I assume this is possible since the MSRP for the SP6920 is pretty close to what I paid for my LE6920.

    Since even the Match Target line appears to now include standard sized pins and the same carrier as the LE line, it doesn't make sense that they would makes changes in the parts to lower the cost.

    I'd love to hear from someone in the know on this because on the surface it is certainly confusing.


    Robert
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    Alright, I talked to Colt's MFG.

    I was told the SP models are identical to the LE models save the markings.

    Robert
    Colt Match Target Competition H-BAR MT6700


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    Any chance you got a street date for them? Haven't seen them listed with dealers yet.

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    I did not. (I didn't ask about release of anything except the SP901 in fact)

    But Davidson's has them on their gallery of guns which in my experience doesn't happen very far in advance of them having something.

    EDIT: Lipsey's shows them too, but I can't check stock on thier website.
    Last edited by MT6700; 02-05-11 at 14:18. Reason: Added Lipsey's

    Robert
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    Just give me a 6720 with a midlength gas system and a low pro gas block. I know I live in fantasy land but one could hope. At the pace colt moves in the civi market, we may actually see this in 2050!

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    Any info on these? I like the idea of a 6920 that isn't marked LE/GOVT Only.

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