Wow. That one reminds me of my Security Specialist days in the USAF. Not quite like the one I carried but very similar. The green tip lets you know that the round is capable of penetrating armor.
Hi Danny, I was at Barksdale AFB 90-94, crew chief. I should have stayed in and retired! Twenty years seems like forever to an 18 yo, but it’s just a blink of an eye in reality.
You can't look back bro. You can only take care of today. My wife brings it up from time to time that I should have stayed in and I tell her you can't change the past. Take care. @@n721sw
Hey, sorry for the late reply man, somehow I just seen this, thank you for the comment, your right, ya can’t look back, just push forward and make things even better, thanks bro!
Love the A4. I have the Colt A4 and an FN military surplus A4 upper on a PSA lower. Add a Knights Armament or P&S quad rail, an ACOG, and an old M961 SureFire light and you have an instant Marine Corp classic.
Great video! Short, succinct. I actually heard the bullet ring the steel, just before the report. I've always been amazed at how a little tiny projectile can travel faster than the speed of sound. I hope that doesn't sound to novice. I have many years experience with the AR platforms.
Ive had a AK47 for 20 years but never had an AR. But id love to have a full lenth AR like i had in Marines and this Colt is as close as it gets! I think im gonna order one from Buds before its to late. Thanks for sharing man 👍
As mentioned, the green tip denotes M855, NATO type classified as a standard FMJ ball round, with a 62 gr copper jacketed projectile, with cannelure, consisting of a hardened steel tip over a lead core, rated at, if memory serves, between 3060 and 3113 fps from a M16A2. This is the round developed in comjunction with the A2 and the M249 in the 1980s. While not technically armor piercing, it does offer enhanced penetration of some body armor and barriers, and can be hard on steel targets. InRange and Buffman both have videos of this defeating some levels of rated AR500 plate armor out of 20-inch barrels. This ammo was the standard issue 5.56mm ball round until it was eventually replaced by M855A1 a few years ago. It isn't the most accurate stuff, but does okay as a stockpile ammo and range fodder unless you want to save your steel targets. In my experience, it actually performs well as an antipersonel round provided you give it enough velocity; a big advantage of using the M16A2/A4 that the round was developed for is that it turns practice ammo into duty ammo. M855 will fragment reliably out to about 150 meters from that Colt AR15A4, and will still be packing over 1600 fps at 500 meters.
Thank you, that is my 1978 Colt SP1 AR-15. I made a video on how I made a retro AR slick side for my son in a three part series, check it out sometime, thanks for the comment!
this seem the best option for a c7a2 clone or even a mk12 , you got the stock and only need to change some stuff vs a m4 or more modern ar setup where you will need to change a lot more parts
Marvelous. I remember when I did a familiarization course where the M-16 was the star. We squids got to shoot a 100 rounds apiece. While the full auto was cool it burned through a 20 round magazine quick.
@@n721swbeautiful pc of art!! I found couple places a1 and a2 uppers if ur still looking just save me one incase i ever get the cash to buy any! Lol. God bless lov the vids as always 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have a 20 inch Olympic...love it.... would buy a colt but my next gun got to be the Rossi lever action 20 inch 357.... will make it my new deet rifle....
As a Class 3 SOT from the 1990's, I remember, back in the 1970's & 1980's, many persons (idiots) converted Colt ar's to "full auto" resulting in federal violations. Many manufacturers made modifications to prevent their product from being easily converted. Colt and other were smart to modify their lowers and probably saved many people from becoming felons. Nice product review.
Hey man, thank you for the nice words! I only had knowledge of Colt going out of there way to put blocks in and change the lowers to prevent FA parts. I didn’t not know of any others, I was in the Air Force in the early 90’s and started collecting the AR rifles and only seen Colt doing silly things like changing fire control pins and take-down offsets things. In the end, it didn’t help Colt avoid the ‘92 “assault weapon” ban. Now, Colt was once the world gold standard for the AR, is now made by CZ. I have no issues with this beautiful rifle, but many ppl trash talk it. Thank you again for the comment and for watching. I have a video coming very soon of my proudest built, a late 80’s / early 90’s Colt 9mm Submachine gun, converted to legal fully semi-automatic of course, :) You may like the video SMG and I would love to hear you chime in with your experience. I love constructive criticism and input. And suggestion’s.
Nice! I have (2) colt's both are Match target, one with fixed carry handle and the other a flat-top. Just like what I trained with in USMC. I may have to add an Colt Ar15A4 to my collection! Thanks for the video.
Thank you for replying, they are great rifles man, I trained with the A2 in the USAF. I feel in love with the platform then. I really prefer the 20”, just feels better to shoot for me.
I really hope this is the new model of colt. I just bought an ar a4 from colt an im really hoping i dont regret it . Its 2024 and ive heard alot of people saying colt isnt worth it
@@jayprevett6657 I bought it new in the box around the day of the video, I assume it is new. No complaints here, other than the “carbine” marked lower.
@@n721sw mine got mailed to my local shop just pick up today! Thing is badass!!! Its marked ar15 a 4 as well! Honestly very pleased with this purchase. Almost bought a psa a4 but for some reason went with the colt Bad ass videos by the way!
Nice video. I purchased one of these full size Colt rifles about 10 months ago. Mine is marked AR15 A4, not Carbine and came with a detachable carry handle. About the same time, I purchased the 16" collapsable stock CR6820 marked "Carbine" and it did not come with a carry handle. On the box sticker, it said M4. Colt should take a little more care on their rifle markings since they know most people who buy the Colts are picky about the rifle markings. It is disappointing to see your lower marked Carbine.
Howdy Doug, thank you for the comment, I was disappointed seeing the lower marked carbine, but I did have a heads up watching videos before I purchased this one. Although CZ are producing them with the legendary Colt name, it still felt like good quality.
All ways rember.lite lube ur bolt s i use white.lum grease it runs dsm good when hot lite oil runs off after long shooting must keep um.lubed all.overafter u shootbu clean after 1000 rounds take dn your bolt lube piston rings ygtogo
These new Colt AR's are not made by CZ. They are made in the Colt factory in West Hartford, Conn. by the same employees that have made Colt for the government. CZ is supporting Colt financially as in a merger. I have the Colt A4, and it is every much a Colt as the one I carried in the Corps.
Sorry for the late reply, either way. It should shoot fine, m4 feedramps proved to me more reliable for feeding, but not really a hard requirement. Thank you for the comment
@@n721sw im a huge Colt fan ever since i was a kid. I painted the logo, hell just occurred to me, ill take a little video and put it on my youtube, thanks for the response, sir.
That is because Colt went bankrupt and was bought out by CZ. They don't make these newer models using the same parts that the real Colt rifles used before they went bust.
Windom weaponry beats any new colts out there quality fit finsh better on a ww they allsome not Remington msde bushmaster. There lost quality when rem had um ww is the grg a2 a4 now days
That is not a Colt rifle, it is a CZ made gun using the Colt name. The quality of these rifles in nowhere near the same as the actually Colt made and marked AR-15 A4's.
@@southern842 LOL, you are dead wrong. They outsource all of the parts from various sources. Military Arms Channel did a complete video about this travesty. Don't get butthurt that your fake Colt doesn't hold the same value or quality as my real Colt ar-15 A4.
Wow. That one reminds me of my Security Specialist days in the USAF. Not quite like the one I carried but very similar. The green tip lets you know that the round is capable of penetrating armor.
Hi Danny, I was at Barksdale AFB 90-94, crew chief. I should have stayed in and retired! Twenty years seems like forever to an 18 yo, but it’s just a blink of an eye in reality.
You can't look back bro. You can only take care of today. My wife brings it up from time to time that I should have stayed in and I tell her you can't change the past. Take care. @@n721sw
Hey, sorry for the late reply man, somehow I just seen this, thank you for the comment, your right, ya can’t look back, just push forward and make things even better, thanks bro!
Love the A4. I have the Colt A4 and an FN military surplus A4 upper on a PSA lower. Add a Knights Armament or P&S quad rail, an ACOG, and an old M961 SureFire light and you have an instant Marine Corp classic.
The 3rd and 4th Army infantry divisions used them in Iraq.
The 3rd and 4th Army infantry divisions used them in Iraq.
Great video! Short, succinct.
I actually heard the bullet ring the steel, just before the report.
I've always been amazed at how a little tiny projectile can travel faster than the speed of sound.
I hope that doesn't sound to novice. I have many years experience with the AR platforms.
Thank you Pale! I love the steel plates, instant feedback!
Ive had a AK47 for 20 years but never had an AR. But id love to have a full lenth AR like i had in Marines and this Colt is as close as it gets! I think im gonna order one from Buds before its to late. Thanks for sharing man 👍
Hey Johnny, thank you for watching and for the nice words! I’d like to throw an ACOG on it and it would be like I was back in the 90’s!
I bought one from Bub's in late Jan and took possession on Valentines Day. Love it to death!
@@austinstratman1809 Its good stuff man!
As mentioned, the green tip denotes M855, NATO type classified as a standard FMJ ball round, with a 62 gr copper jacketed projectile, with cannelure, consisting of a hardened steel tip over a lead core, rated at, if memory serves, between 3060 and 3113 fps from a M16A2. This is the round developed in comjunction with the A2 and the M249 in the 1980s. While not technically armor piercing, it does offer enhanced penetration of some body armor and barriers, and can be hard on steel targets. InRange and Buffman both have videos of this defeating some levels of rated AR500 plate armor out of 20-inch barrels.
This ammo was the standard issue 5.56mm ball round until it was eventually replaced by M855A1 a few years ago. It isn't the most accurate stuff, but does okay as a stockpile ammo and range fodder unless you want to save your steel targets. In my experience, it actually performs well as an antipersonel round provided you give it enough velocity; a big advantage of using the M16A2/A4 that the round was developed for is that it turns practice ammo into duty ammo. M855 will fragment reliably out to about 150 meters from that Colt AR15A4, and will still be packing over 1600 fps at 500 meters.
@@MTMILITIAMAN7.62 Excellent information! Thank you for the reply. I really love the 20” gas system, the ES meant it to be.
*looks around slighty*
“The area has been checked, we’re clear”
I like the one hanging on the back wall!
Thank you, that is my 1978 Colt SP1 AR-15. I made a video on how I made a retro AR slick side for my son in a three part series, check it out sometime, thanks for the comment!
this seem the best option for a c7a2 clone or even a mk12 , you got the stock and only need to change some stuff vs a m4 or more modern ar setup where you will need to change a lot more parts
I literally just got back from my dealer they didn't have one in stock so I ordered one I can't wait to get it
Congrats man, i think you will be pleased!
Marvelous. I remember when I did a familiarization course where the M-16 was the star. We squids got to shoot a 100 rounds apiece. While the full auto was cool it burned through a 20 round magazine quick.
An American classic.
Yes sir!
@@n721swbeautiful pc of art!! I found couple places a1 and a2 uppers if ur still looking just save me one incase i ever get the cash to buy any! Lol. God bless lov the vids as always 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have a 20 inch Olympic...love it.... would buy a colt but my next gun got to be the Rossi lever action 20 inch 357.... will make it my new deet rifle....
Rossi is good stuff man, thank you for watching and dropping a comment, check back and let us know how like the Roosi.
If i shell out for a Colt, it's gotta be this, not just another flattop M4 clone.
Dayum.. Dad they found out!!!!!
As a Class 3 SOT from the 1990's, I remember, back in the 1970's & 1980's, many persons (idiots) converted Colt ar's to "full auto" resulting in federal violations. Many manufacturers made modifications to prevent their product from being easily converted. Colt and other were smart to modify their lowers and probably saved many people from becoming felons. Nice product review.
Hey man, thank you for the nice words! I only had knowledge of Colt going out of there way to put blocks in and change the lowers to prevent FA parts. I didn’t not know of any others, I was in the Air Force in the early 90’s and started collecting the AR rifles and only seen Colt doing silly things like changing fire control pins and take-down offsets things.
In the end, it didn’t help Colt avoid the ‘92 “assault weapon” ban.
Now, Colt was once the world gold standard for the AR, is now made by CZ. I have no issues with this beautiful rifle, but many ppl trash talk it.
Thank you again for the comment and for watching. I have a video coming very soon of my proudest built, a late 80’s / early 90’s Colt 9mm Submachine gun, converted to legal fully semi-automatic of course, :)
You may like the video SMG and I would love to hear you chime in with your experience. I love constructive criticism and input. And suggestion’s.
@@n721sw Ahhh. A build (I hope) of the Colt Model 635 in 9mm. Have used it many times. I look forward to seeing your video.
Nice! I have (2) colt's both are Match target, one with fixed carry handle and the other a flat-top. Just like what I trained with in USMC. I may have to add an Colt Ar15A4 to my collection! Thanks for the video.
Thank you for replying, they are great rifles man, I trained with the A2 in the USAF. I feel in love with the platform then. I really prefer the 20”, just feels better to shoot for me.
@@n721sw i agree! 20inch is king. I have a delton carbine 16” it’s alright but feels small. 20 inch full size AR is it!
Nice
I really hope this is the new model of colt. I just bought an ar a4 from colt an im really hoping i dont regret it . Its 2024 and ive heard alot of people saying colt isnt worth it
I was told that CZ is making them under Colt license. Mine seems to be of good quality, I don't like the "carbine" on the lower though.
@@n721sw is yours a newer producttion one or older ?
@@jayprevett6657 I bought it new in the box around the day of the video, I assume it is new. No complaints here, other than the “carbine” marked lower.
@@n721sw mine got mailed to my local shop just pick up today! Thing is badass!!! Its marked ar15 a 4 as well! Honestly very pleased with this purchase. Almost bought a psa a4 but for some reason went with the colt
Bad ass videos by the way!
@jayprevett6657 That’s awesome Jay! Your gonna love, and thank you the nice words!
Nice colt, if you plan to leave that one a carry handle only config trijicon is making night sights for them.
Man I need a Trijicon, been on my bucket list for years!
@@n721sw The tritium irons are awesome, I put them on a 10.5 and they work great.
This is a Colt knockoff my by CZ not Colt.
@jrowinski82 Sorry, I can’t understand your statement. Other that Colt knockoff.
@@jrowinski82 Stop it. Not true anymore than other products in your safe.
you need some 55 gr 193 for that 20".
Nice video. I purchased one of these full size Colt rifles about 10 months ago. Mine is marked AR15 A4, not Carbine and came with a detachable carry handle. About the same time, I purchased the 16" collapsable stock CR6820 marked "Carbine" and it did not come with a carry handle. On the box sticker, it said M4. Colt should take a little more care on their rifle markings since they know most people who buy the Colts are picky about the rifle markings. It is disappointing to see your lower marked Carbine.
Howdy Doug, thank you for the comment, I was disappointed seeing the lower marked carbine, but I did have a heads up watching videos before I purchased this one. Although CZ are producing them with the legendary Colt name, it still felt like good quality.
Looks like that one gun from Dawn of the Dead
Great video , I want one
Hey thanks!
Green tip are the one with a steel core.
Does that also designate 62 gr bullet??
@@n721sw yes. The green tips are 62 grains and have steel inserts. I would love to have seen what that steel plate looked like after shooting it.
@ronhall4199 Hell I bet! Lol, I gotta keep my plates for awhile! Thanks for the info man!
You're welcome. Did it damage the plates?
That’s last years stock . The 2023 models are all marked A4
I had the same thoughts, thank you for confirming it and thanks for watching!
MAYBE CZ is learning?
@@ElTejon47901 Who is CZ? I’m not familiar.
@@n721sw The people that own Colt?
@@ElTejon47901 The people that own Colt
I need this weapon
The AR-15 platform is a great sporting rifle, even good for deer hunting in most states if your into hunting.
All ways rember.lite lube ur bolt s i use white.lum grease it runs dsm good when hot lite oil runs off after long shooting must keep um.lubed all.overafter u shootbu clean after 1000 rounds take dn your bolt lube piston rings ygtogo
You're lucky to can buy those toys.
Thank you, I do feel blessed, I worry though about the US, there could come a time when we can’t.
Well I don't see a point in waiting for that time to come so... Let's hope people can sort this mess out.@@n721sw
These new Colt AR's are not made by CZ. They are made in the Colt factory in West Hartford, Conn. by the same employees that have made Colt for the government. CZ is supporting Colt financially as in a merger. I have the Colt A4, and it is every much a Colt as the one I carried in the Corps.
Bassman, thank you for that info! My new Colt seems every bit Colt.
Would that harrington and richardson upper be compatible with this rifle. The upper says no m4 feed ramps. I want put fixed carry handle on this rifle
Sorry for the late reply, either way. It should shoot fine, m4 feedramps proved to me more reliable for feeding, but not really a hard requirement. Thank you for the comment
just got mine last week and thank god it says AR 15 A4 AND NOT CARBINE, THAT WOULDVE PISSED ME OFF SO BAD
I was thrilled about it, but I knew they made there first run with them. Like I said, I’m not a huge Colt fan, but it is a nice rifle.
@@n721sw im a huge Colt fan ever since i was a kid. I painted the logo, hell just occurred to me, ill take a little video and put it on my youtube, thanks for the response, sir.
Leave me a video link, I’d love to check it out. And thanks for watching and the reply!
@@n721sw th-cam.com/users/shortsFrxaRFqzy9A
I have a feeling in a decade or so that the “carbine” marked A4’s are going to be collectible
Dose the carry handle sight say 6/3 or 8/3 on 20 inch barrel should be 8/3 like on the A2 6/3 on M4
It has 6/3 elevation nob. It has the square casting marking on the upper right side of the carry handle.
Very interesting! I did not know that, thank you for sharing.
How much that one in dollars?
In the video, I stae that I paid $999
What is the barrel twist 🇺🇸
1/7
Kinda sucks they use a carbine lower on them now. Mine is marked A4.
Yup, I seen other videos about the carbine lower thing, so I knew it was legit, otherwise I would have thought it was a parts gun and not new.
That is because Colt went bankrupt and was bought out by CZ. They don't make these newer models using the same parts that the real Colt rifles used before they went bust.
@@jrowinski82 Reminds me of Bushmaster, they use to be great rifles.
So CAR stands for carbine?
The Colt Automatic Rifle-15 or CAR-15, my understanding is that most all CAR-15’s are carbines.
@@n721sw so mines not a carbine? It must say carbine on it?
I have a feeling that the “carbine” marked Colt A4s are going to end being collectible. I bet the purist snobs will disagree.
I hope. I have one lol.
Yes you are correct
Windom weaponry beats any new colts out there quality fit finsh better on a ww they allsome not Remington msde bushmaster. There lost quality when rem had um ww is the grg a2 a4 now days
That is not a Colt rifle, it is a CZ made gun using the Colt name. The quality of these rifles in nowhere near the same as the actually Colt made and marked AR-15 A4's.
Interesting, would you say that PSA produces a better AR then CZ?
@@southern842 LOL, what do you think CZ is doing when they build these fake Colts?
@@southern842 LOL, you are dead wrong. They outsource all of the parts from various sources. Military Arms Channel did a complete video about this travesty. Don't get butthurt that your fake Colt doesn't hold the same value or quality as my real Colt ar-15 A4.
Southern 842 sounds like he's the kind of guy who sniffs his fingers after scratching his ass
It is a colt. Your an idiot. Don't buy one then. Stop telling other people what to get or like.
Carbine🤢