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I have not seen a discussion thread dedicated to the new Colt CM901 Multi-Caliber Rifle; it is very interesting, so I thought I would start one.
My concern is that a rifle that can chamber 7.62 NATO, when converted to 5.56, would be inconveniently bulky; this does not really seem to be the case, judging from the pics.
What are your thoughts?
Last edited by wild_wild_wes; 10-11-11 at 21:28.
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Really doesn't appeal to me. Its not that hard to have one gun per caliber. Im not going to be at the range, and fumble around with swapping uppers and lowers around.
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Yep, I'd rather just have a 5.56 rifle and a separate .308. You can get a good quality, complete 5.56 lower for under $400.
However, another viable .308 AR that takes M16/M4 TDP specs and applies them to the larger cartridge is appealing. More options for the .308 buyer means more competition, and in the long run better quality products for the consumer.
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Barrel is deal breaker for me. We've got enough precision AR7.62s. How about one that runs with the reliability of a legacy battle rifle but has the ergos of a modern AR.
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If I hadn't already invested into the KAC system, I'd choose this over anything in the market.
IMHO.
Colt Advantages: 5.56/7.62mm WEAPON SYSTEM, with full ambi lower, and if the lower right side bolt release works as a catch, then I'll say it's goddamn near perfect.
Colt Disadvantages: Monolithic upper, stupid flip up gas block sight.
KAC Advantages: Ambi lower, super light weight, most usable stock sight (tool-less!) system on the market, redesigned bolt, and gas system.
KAC Disadvantages: No right side bolt catch, not a 7.62 SYSTEM. Must have SR-25 lowers.
LMT Advantages: ... QD Barrels, good barrels?...
LMT Disadvantages: Monolithic upper, non ambi lower, non redesigned anything... nothing new really...
Colt's offering here basically makes HK, and LMT offerings look really unattractive in this price range.
I want a CM901. But not at the price of getting rid of my KAC systems.
If I was starting from scratch though?...
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Maybe...
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3 or 4 fully operational rifles are better than one fully operational rifle with a bunch of uppers laying around .
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The LMT MWS actually has ambidextrous controls....Originally Posted by Magic_Salad0892
It is pretty much the same as a KAC lower...
Last edited by DeltaSierra; 10-12-11 at 17:32.
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Why would you consider either of those to be disadvantages?
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I read somewhere that I can't for the life of me recall, that the 5.56 upper to fit on the 7.62 lower required an "adapter block" be installed on the 5.56 upper.
Looking at the pictures above, I wonder if the small pouches in the gun case are for the "adapter blocks"?
Has anyone seen how these adapters work?
To me...that adapter just seems like something to lose...
But maybe it's just me...
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Interesting concept for sure. Any ballpark idea on price yet?
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