Author Topic: Drank the Colt Kool-Aid (Read 22044 times)

gryphon · « **on:** December 08, 2012, 01:19:35 AM »

This followed me home yesterday. Colt LE6940 M4 carbine. Monolithic upper receiver, free-floating barrel, fold down front and rear sights. I put an Aimpoint Comp ML2 sight on it. I might end up moving that a few inches forward toward the front sight, but I just threw it on for the pic. I've had it on an A3, but I think I'll take the opportunity to get it even farther forward.

It can keep its older brother company, an A3 flattop w/carry handle.

Here's the 600m RBUS. All my cell phone pics are crap. Here's some photo I grabbed off the web.

TheQ · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2012, 02:55:50 AM »

Do they make drum makes for these things?

gryphon · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2012, 03:30:10 AM »

Yeah. Both SureFire and Beta make large capacity magazines. SureFire makes 60 and 100 rd mags, and Beta makes a 100 rd. C-mag. You can buy different versions of this, but right now Ohio Ordnance Works has the "restricted" military version for the SAW 249 with carry pouch for $199. Not really sure why it is restricted.

http://www.ohioordnanceworks.com/EBS12_4_12.cat

These work with any AR15 platform. I'm not sure why anyone would want a 100-rd. 5.56 NATO magazine for a hand-held weapon though.

There are a number of Beta mag youtube videos, though, if you want to check them out.

gryphon · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2012, 05:55:19 AM »

If you are interested in getting an AR15, Q, jump on it ASAP. I think you can get a Colt 6920 for under $1K (like $989 or cheaper). I got this 6940 for $1289, but most places charge $1,500-$1,650, if you can even get them. (Some people are actually asking $2,500 for the older LE/Mil rolled ones, but they are insane. It is the identical firearm, just with the LE/Mil rollmark).

MPE (Michigan Police Equipment on Lansing Road just south of the Lansing Michigan State Police center) just got their Colt order in two days ago. They probably won't have them long.

The 6940 comes with rail ladders, a nylon sling, sling swivels, two ten round magazines (yay, ten rounds), and a cleaning kit.

sonicmatter · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2012, 06:06:26 PM »

Congrats, nice stick.

I'm just waiting on Dougie and then I'll be drinking the kool-aide myself. :-) I'm quite looking forward to joining the club.

CV67PAT · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2012, 08:41:09 PM »

Welcome to the dark side.

All mine wear the M4LE rollmarks.

Remember...

If it's not a Colt, it's just a copy.

TheQ · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2012, 08:44:10 PM »

Quote from: CV67PAT on December 08, 2012, 08:41:09 PM

Welcome to the dark side.

All mine wear the M4LE rollmarks.

Remember...

If it's not a Colt, it's just a copy.

It's too bad you lost all of them in that boating accident. Those colts are expensive....

CV67PAT · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2012, 08:46:23 PM »

Quote from: TheQ on December 08, 2012, 08:44:10 PM

It's too bad you lost all of them in that boating accident. Those colts are expensive....

Oh yea, I forgot about that boating accident last winter while ice fishing. What a horrific tragedy.

Super Trucker · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2012, 10:34:33 PM »

Quote from: CV67PAT on December 08, 2012, 08:41:09 PM

Welcome to the dark side.

All mine wear the M4LE rollmarks.

Remember...

If it's not a Colt, it's just a copy.

Didn't realize AR stood for colt.

Pond Scum · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2012, 11:21:21 PM »

I have a 6940 and I love it. I'd like to get another one but the online prices are crazy like you mentioned.

CV67PAT · « **Reply #10 on:** December 08, 2012, 11:24:20 PM »

Quote from: Pond Scum on December 08, 2012, 11:21:21 PM

I have a 6940 and I love it. I'd like to get another one but the online prices are crazy like you mentioned.

My next one is going to be the 6945.

I had the the 6940 but couldn't attach my bayonet to it. So I sold it. What good is a bayonet lug if you cant attach a bayonet?

gryphon · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2012, 08:29:45 PM »

Quote from: CV67PAT on December 08, 2012, 08:41:09 PM

All mine wear the M4LE rollmarks.

The restricted rollmark I was referring to is this one. They don't put this on any more. Not sure if that's what you meant as well.

CV67PAT · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2012, 08:55:08 PM »

Quote from: gryphon on December 09, 2012, 08:29:45 PM

The restricted rollmark I was referring to is this one. They don't put this on any more. Not sure if that's what you meant as well.

No Griff. Mine actually have the "M4LE" rollmarks. The boxes said "M4 Carbine" not M4 style carbine." They also have the LE/military restriction markings on the reverse side of the mag well.

METL · « **Reply #13 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:37:05 AM »

Nice stick... needs a light.

What do you think about the magpul AFG?

gryphon · « **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2012, 12:05:22 PM »

Quote from: METL on December 10, 2012, 11:37:05 AM

What do you think about the magpul AFG?

I've never used one. The physics would seem to me it would push the gun barrel up and not offer a great grip, but people seem to like them. For $35 I might try it just to see. If I don't like it, I can always sell it or keep if for my (future) AR15 pistol.

METL · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2012, 12:23:46 PM »

Quote from: gryphon on December 10, 2012, 12:05:22 PM

I've never used one. The physics would seem to me it would push the gun barrel up and not offer a great grip, but people seem to like them. For $35 I might try it just to see. If I don't like it, I can always sell it or keep if for my (future) AR15 pistol.

If you don't like it, I"ll buy it from you, of course, at a discounted price. x^D

On mine, I have a stubby VFG... I don't actually grab on to it.. but I use it more like a hand stop... my hand ends up in the same position as the AFG anyways...

So if you hold it like this top pic:

Might as well go to this:

gryphon · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2012, 05:12:29 PM »

Quote from: CV67PAT on December 09, 2012, 08:55:08 PM

No Griff. Mine actually have the "M4LE" rollmarks. The boxes said "M4 Carbine" not M4 style carbine." They also have the LE/military restriction markings on the reverse side of the mag well.

Yeah, they've changed some of that as you probably know. My rifle says M4 CARBINE CAL. 5.56MM with the LE serial number on the left hand side of the mag well. There are no longer any LE/military restriction markings, though. The right hand side of the mag well is blank. My box does not say "M4 style," but I have seen some 6920 boxes that do.

Random gunbroker pic from this ad, except he's trying to sell it for $2,500.

I did consider buying a BCM or DD, though, before I got this.

gryphon · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2012, 05:41:42 PM »

Quote from: METL on December 10, 2012, 12:23:46 PM

On mine, I have a stubby VFG...

One advantage of a VFG, though, is you could get a foregrip-bipod. I probably won't do anything, though, except get some better rail covers, at least for now. Troy? Magpul?

CV67PAT · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2012, 07:55:11 PM »

Quote from: gryphon on December 10, 2012, 05:41:42 PM

One advantage of a VFG, though, is you could get a foregrip-bipod. I probably won't do anything, though, except get some better rail covers, at least for now. Troy? Magpul?

I've tried several types. Settled on the ladder rails. They don't "bulk" up the rails.

ken243 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:11:28 PM »

Nice sticks. Should we start a show and tell thread? I think we all have some toys we could talk about. Might even help give people ideas on their next purchase.

WilDChilD · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2012, 10:49:21 PM »

Quote from: ken243 on December 10, 2012, 09:11:28 PM

Nice sticks. Should we start a show and tell thread? I think we all have some toys we could talk about. Might even help give people ideas on their next purchase.

That's what I need, more ideas.

CV67PAT · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:27:19 PM »

TheQ · « **Reply #22 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:29:50 PM »

Quote from: CV67PAT on December 10, 2012, 11:27:19 PM

Does the knife get a lot of soot on it?

CV67PAT · « **Reply #23 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:31:56 PM »

Quote from: TheQ on December 10, 2012, 11:29:50 PM

Does the knife get a lot of soot on it?

That's not a knife. And it does get some on it. But it's easy to clean off by inserting it into some soft tissue.

CV67PAT · « **Reply #24 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:35:26 PM »

Someone asked for pictures of ponies...

Yes, I drink a whole lot of the kool-aid

gryphon · « **Reply #25 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:40:37 PM »

Holy assault weapon, Batman, you've got an A1 in that pic.

TheQ · « **Reply #26 on:** December 10, 2012, 11:41:58 PM »

Quote from: CV67PAT on December 10, 2012, 11:31:56 PM

That's not a knife. And it does get some on it. But it's easy to clean off by inserting it into some soft tissue.

Quote

A bayonet (from French baïonnette) is a knife, sword, or spike-shaped weapon designed to fit in, on, over or underneath the muzzle of a rifle, musket or similar weapon, effectively turning the gun into a spear.[1] In this regard, it is an ancillary close-quarter combat or last-resort weapon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayonet

You take that instrument off the gun and it becomes a.....? knife

ken243 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 11, 2012, 12:49:42 AM »

Joining in.

Mando21 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 11, 2012, 08:55:16 AM »

These pictures are killing me! Oh what I would do if I had money to spend!

METL · « **Reply #29 on:** December 11, 2012, 10:23:24 AM »

I like the FDE.. . good lookin stick Pat. Why the 20 rd mags though? I have some too... but just curious why you seem to like them...

CV67PAT · « **Reply #30 on:** December 11, 2012, 05:48:04 PM »

Quote from: METL on December 11, 2012, 10:23:24 AM

I like the FDE.. . good lookin stick Pat. Why the 20 rd mags though? I have some too... but just curious why you seem to like them...

They are a convenient size for the SHTF ready, bench rest, prone, and bi-pod shooting. I only have a few 20s. The bulk are 30s. Most loaded with M855. I keep several in the G2 bag.

METL · « **Reply #31 on:** December 12, 2012, 10:18:13 AM »

Quote from: CV67PAT on December 11, 2012, 05:48:04 PM

bench rest, prone, and bi-pod shooting.

Gotcha... same for me. Only 4 20 rounders... but I like them.

bigbob · « **Reply #32 on:** December 12, 2012, 12:14:03 PM »

Congrats on the new purchase! I just finished building a middy and i have an afg on it. Im in the down river area. If you are close and want to see if you like it id be glad to fo the range with you to try it out. Some days i pick up he rifle and love it and other days i hate it. Im not sure if it will stay on or not yet

Pond Scum · « **Reply #33 on:** December 14, 2012, 02:14:24 PM »

These guns forums are very bad places. I just called MPE and put a 6940 on hold. I plan to pick it up next week.

Gryphon, I told my wife it is your fault. I would watch my back if I were you my friend!

gryphon · « **Reply #34 on:** December 14, 2012, 02:26:10 PM »

Quote from: Pond Scum on December 14, 2012, 02:14:24 PM

These guns forums are very bad places. I just called MPE and put a 6940 on hold. I plan to pick it up next week.

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Gryphon, I told my wife it is your fault. I would watch my back if I were you my friend!

METL · « **Reply #35 on:** December 14, 2012, 02:54:08 PM »

Careful... Obummer is gonna be comin for that rifle soon.

gryphon · « **Reply #36 on:** December 19, 2012, 09:06:22 PM »

If anyone is interested, Ohio Ordnance Works (yes, the heavy machine gun people) is selling the Grip Pod Systems GPS-02 (military version) forward grip bipod for $79 as part of their 12 Days of Christmas sale. This is a $150+ item from anywhere else. Do not confuse this with cheap Chinese knock-offs.

According to the website, it looks like they still have some left. Mine came today. Just wanted to pass along a great deal for the AR owners here. Works with any Picatinny rail system.

http://www.ohioordnanceworks.com/12DaysOfChristmas_Day1.cat

CV67PAT · « **Reply #37 on:** December 19, 2012, 10:47:15 PM »

Quote from: gryphon on December 19, 2012, 09:06:22 PM

If anyone is interested, Ohio Ordnance Works (yes, the heavy machine gun people) is selling the Grip Pod Systems GPS-02 (military version) forward grip bipod for $79 as part of their 12 Days of Christmas sale. This is a $150+ item from anywhere else. Do not confuse this with cheap Chinese knock-offs.

According to the website, it looks like they still have some left. Mine came today. Just wanted to pass along a great deal for the AR owners here. Works with any Picatinny rail system.

http://www.ohioordnanceworks.com/12DaysOfChristmas_Day1.cat

I've had one of these for several years. It is quite functional. A little on the bulky side. But nowhere near as bulky as one of those Harris bi-pods. And at $79 it's not a bad deal either.

gryphon · « **Reply #38 on:** December 21, 2012, 05:36:30 PM »

Quote from: Pond Scum on December 14, 2012, 02:14:24 PM

I just called MPE and put a 6940 on hold. I plan to pick it up next week.

Did you pick it up on time? I see 6940's are going for as much as $4,000 on gunbroker now!

Pond Scum · « **Reply #39 on:** December 21, 2012, 10:16:01 PM »

Yes! I gave a downpayment last week and I made sure to get there on Tuesday. They had the order all written up and waiting for me. All were sold from this shipment.

Thanks for the heads up! I owe you lunch for this one!

gryphon · « **Reply #40 on:** December 21, 2012, 10:31:55 PM »

Cool! If we ever do lunch, wear your 1911. I want to see those Spartan green grips!

Go Green!
S

Pond Scum · « **Reply #41 on:** December 22, 2012, 07:06:59 PM »

Quote from: gryphon on December 21, 2012, 10:31:55 PM

Cool! If we ever do lunch, wear your 1911. I want to see those Spartan green grips!

Go Green!
S

You betcha gryphon!

METL · « **Reply #42 on:** December 27, 2012, 03:11:16 PM »

Quote from: Pond Scum on December 21, 2012, 10:16:01 PM

Yes! I gave a downpayment last week and I made sure to get there on Tuesday. They had the order all written up and waiting for me. All were sold from this shipment.

Thanks for the heads up! I owe you lunch for this one!

I think I was in there tuesday... it was around 10x as busy as normal.... lots of people working and one really cute chic too...

You weren't in there with a little boy were ya?

Pond Scum · « **Reply #43 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:05:37 PM »

Quote from: METL on December 27, 2012, 03:11:16 PM

I think I was in there tuesday... it was around 10x as busy as normal.... lots of people working and one really cute chic too...

You weren't in there with a little boy were ya?

I was there by myself and I didn't see any cute girls. I must have timed it wrong!

METL · « **Reply #44 on:** January 02, 2013, 02:53:34 PM »

Yep... either that or our standards are different... lol... mid 20's, dark hair... skinny.. etc...

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Author Topic: Drank the Colt Kool-Aid (Read 22044 times)