Just ordered this. $992 plus FFL. Some people are trying to sell this on Gunbroker for up to $1500. GTFO. Friends don't let friends buy from Gunbroker.
Hey!! A beautiful firearm. Reminds me of the M16 we used in US Army Basic Training @ Fort Knox in 1971. It's my bad luck to live in New York State where our Governor is a dictator and our legislators in NYC have decided that the Second Amendment of the US Constitution does not apply to us. I will be part of the exodus from NY to states where they still value the Freedoms that so many have given their lives for. It's such a shame. NY State is a beautiful state and a nice place to live. Our state and local governments have become so onerous and their agenda is to enslave us instead of represent us. LOL with you AR15 A4!!
Yeah and it's spreading over here into VT. We are still allowed to have whatever, and are still a constitutional carry state. However we can no long "buy" 30rd mags. If you had them before 10/01/18 you're fine. It's the most rediculious law ever, and was really just a feel good measure. It's impossible to enforce, and nobody wants to anyway. It's a huge joke infact. But still. ..used to be Vermont and Alaska were the most gun friendly states. Then we get a RINO governor who ran on NOT changing VTs gun laws, then what? 6 months later he changes them. Is there really any safe state left?
I bought one of these and it came with the PMag. But I got lucky, because the same gun store had a bunch of surplus gi aluminum mags, and one was a colt mag. $13. I grabbed it real quick
I just picked up the same rifle in 7x62x39 hbar same gun made by colt it's 2 years later 3/19/17 and I took it out yesterday for the first time and it performed flawlessly with a ten round and 30 round mag. this is now my 4th AR but my first 20" and first different caliber I love this rifle!!!
The good news is that nobody is forcing you to watch the video and you can stop watching it whenever you decide! Isnt life great!! Believe it or not you dont have to ever watch one of my videos again! YAY!!!!
It's my favorite kind of guns unboxing. No styrofoam no luxury manual no luxury bags like H & K weapons. I prefer boxes like this one such as the military sales.
All of the Colt Ar-15 A4's I've seen lately on the internet are a black matte finish. Yours looks more of a dark grey. Did you just happen to get one that wasn't black ? I hope to get one just like the one you have. Great rifle !! Thanks for the review. Very helpful and informative
Starting in the year 2014 colt changed their finish to a matte gray that felt like it was almost like phosphate coated. Prior it was a jet black that was smooth.
Interesting that the rifle would come with a manual for an A2 since the A4’s detachable carry handle sight has a an elevation increment value of .5 MOA vs. the A2’s value of 1 MOA, meaning perhaps some user trouble zeroing the rifle.
You have a nice day as well. Just got mine today! Only my Colt A4 has a non F marked front sight, but I don't think it needs one. But it's a heck of a battle rifle. A full size war machine.
They will be, they dont make as many of the A4 rifles as they do the LE6920 M4 carbines. Plus the newer AR15A4 rifles that colt makes have a bar code label engraved in the lower receiver next to the colt address. So the ones made in 2015 and before are even more collectible because of the more traditional look of the markings on the receiver
I love my A4. I also got as my first AR back in early '90s the Colt Sporter Match HBAR model 6601 which is also what you have. Thank you for your service.
The militaryarsenal....thanks for your kind and informative reply. I tend to agree with your opinion. I've pretty much decided to buy the colt ar15A4 full lenth rifle. It's basicly the same rifle I used in the Marines. Of course the other day Obama started his guns and ammo crap. So now there going after ar15 ammo. The nightmare never ends
The ATF was going to ban the 8M55 Green Tip 5.56 only, today they announced they are not going to ban it at this time because of the large opposition to it. Your welcome and thanks for watching and commenting I enjoy the back and forth
one would think the longer 'and stuff would make this gun a tack driver yeah it is a little heavier but really a rifle length ar is was most of us are going to have more fun with as we arnt kicking doors and the need for the shorter rifle really isnt there. Also when u look at our army and stuff um pretty sure alot of troops are still using the 20 inch m16s unless they are kicking doors then they are using the smaller m4 rifles but u see alot of our troops in afganistan with m16s rather then the short rifles probly for the accuracy
+droppin plates In more current times the M4 carbine is becoming more frequent for use with troops, they are basically just as accurate with the 1/7 twist and 64 grain bullet out of the 14.5 inch barrel. The 20 inch is still in use too
I wanted it because it is a Colt AR15 A4. Of course I couldve built an A4. I wanted this specific model from colt for my collection. I didnt want a random rifle that was an A4 configuration. I wanted a Colt A4. Plus this rifle is selling on the private market right now for over 2k. If I had built one from random parts it would barely be worth more than the cost to make it.
Nice, I have a Colt Match Target HBAR (only named such because of the stupid 1994-2004 AWB). Since it was made in 1997 it has the neutered bolt carrier, no muzzle threads or bayonet lug. Looking at the forge markings Your Colt's upper & lower started life at Cerro Forge and BAFE forged the A4 detachable sight. Ruger and Rock River also use receivers from Cerro Forge.
You still have a well made AR15! I always liked the ones with the normal characteristics like the original AR15 SP1 and AR15A2 (R6600). Im very glad that Colt now makes an AR15A4! Cerro Forge is a great forgery and so is BAFE. I forget the names but I always recognize the symbols on the receivers.
***** I would trade my Colt HBAR for the 'real deal' AR15A4 like you got if not for one thing...it's the first gun I ever bought. I still like it, a great reminder of an era...an era of the meaningless national AWB. The funniest part is that during the ban no mags could be made with capacities over 10 and even still Colt shipped these Match Target ARs with 9 round mags. Why 9? To please the lawyers (and since they held the federal contracts) they decided to count the round in the chamber as 10. My 9 round mags should be put in a museum next to a copy of Constitutional Amendment 18 as an example of political stupidity and nonsense!
Haha you got that right bro!! I know exactly what you mean when you say it was your first gun you bought, it has a lot of sentimental value to you, I have a handful of guns of my own that im like that with. You can still get another AR15 though. I like to have a modern full size and a modern carbine for my collection. Colt actually made the AR15A4 because of the 50th anniversary of the AR15 because in 1964 Colt released the first AR15 (SP1) to the public. After 2014 they will probably stop making the A4 rifles and just make the carbines since most people buy the carbines. Not too many people nowadays want the full size AR
***** The carbines are handier for most needs, so I can see why the 16" is the best seller. What the average person doesn't realize is that the optimum barrel length for .223/5.56 performance is 20-24 inches. Velocity is the only thing that makes a light 55-62gr bullet effective and 20" barrels produce 3150+ fps. If I wasn't such an AK fan I'd probably pick up the new A4 Colt!
I've wanted a full size 20 inch barrel gun for so long.. I bought two 16 inch AR's but once I learned about ballistics, powder burn, wear and tear; it became obvious it's a great weapon if you get it in the proper true full size 20 inch configuration. This is definitely on my must buy list. My only question is does the lockup between the upper and lower stay solid/tight?
This specific one has a tight match up between the upper and lower but its normal to have some play. I have 15 colts and 6 other ARs and most have a minimal amount of wobble but its in the design to be that way. I prefer a 11-16 inch barrel personally of course with 77 grain OTM 556 because it gives the best performance even out of shorter barrels. This rifle is purely for my collection because I like the A4 configuration and its made by Colt. Currently im seeing this gun be sold on the private market for over 2k
@@generalarmamentcompany I bought two 20 inch AR's before Covid-19. One is a M16A4 and the other is a free float barrel - both from Aero Precision. They also have a tension screw to ensure a snug fit/tight lock up between the upper and lower.
Weird, I have one with serial in the 62XX range and no "F" marked FSB. I hear they are not needed on a 20" but then I also hear they are needed on anything with a removable carry handle. I'm just going to assume that Colt knows what they're doing here.
WeeklyElectronics mine does. the very early ones did not, it was a mistake made by colt production. there are some claims of them coming with 1/9 twist hbar barrels too
M4 feed ramps and H buffer were only developed because of the use of M855. Regular M193 requires no feed ramps or H buffer. Feed ramps have nothing to do with full auto unless M855 is used without an H buffer, but it is still good to have M4 feed ramps on all carbines even if only semi auto just because it is part of the M4 TDP
Got a question you may have the answer to. I bought a brand new Colt AR-15 A4 straight from a dealer back in January 2014 but I'm confused as to why my rifle doesn't have an 'F' mark on the left side of the front sight post and also an absence of the 'key hole' forge mark on the right side of the lower, just forward of the trigger area, the way other A4's do. My A4 is dated 12/13 on the barrel which makes it one of the earlier batches of this new rifle. I also have a brand new Colt M4 LE6920 and it has both the 'F' mark on the front sight post and the 'key hole' forge mark on the right side of the lower, forward the trigger area. Whats odd is that both sight posts on each rifle are stamped with the standard 'B2' roll mark on the right side of the sight post but the A4 is missing the 'F' mark and key hole forge mark.
+Jake Weston The person that did that front sight must have forget to stamp the F. And thats weird about the missing key hole. maby colt has different forgeries that they get their lowers from
+Jake Weston Mine is brand new from the dealer and it does not have the "F" mark on the sight. I compared the front sight to the 6920 and the one on the A4 looks much thinner. Is anyone else missing the F?
Johnny Demacano Whats the date stamp on your A4 ? FYI the date is located on the forward end of the barrel underneath the for end. The reason why I ask is because it may be made in 2013 like mine and therefore possibly one of the earlier A4s on the market. The original M16A2s did not have F marked front sight posts. They also had 800 meter rear sights instead of 600 meter. The F mark is originally for the M4 thats why virtually all M4s will have the F marking but the M16 doesn't. My theory is that maybe the newer A4s have F marks to suet the 600 meter M4 removable carry handles that all M16/AR-15 A4s are equipped with. Only the original non removable A2 sights went out to 800 meters. Therefore our guns may have 800 meter front sight posts and 600 meter M4 rear sights. (( I have a 6920 as well and cant see any difference in the size of the front sight like you mentioned, they are the same size.
+Jake Weston I took the hand guards off and could not find the date. I used a flashlight and was able to locate it "08/14" after further inspection using the flashlight, I did notice that my sight does have the "F" stamp marked on the front sight. Comparing the sight on the a4 to the 6920 it still looks much thinner then the sight on the 6920.
I keep watching this over and over trying to make a decision. I want a set of battle/assault rifles and so far I've got the ak47. My heart really desires a springfield M1A M14 rifle. But the ammo is so high I'd never be able to shoot it much which isn't much fun. Now this AR I like because it's like the one I had in the marines...full stock and full lenth barrel. The m14 is a historical American battle riffle which my dad carried in Vietnam. Otoh I could enjoy the arm or because of ammo cost. Decisions decisions
I would get the AR15 first and then in the future get the M1a. I have a Springfield M1a and I have it set up as a sniper rifle right now. Check out my vid on it if you havent seen it yet. Also you should seriously consider getting an AK74 in 5.45x39
The ammo is double the price of 5.56. Your right though, its not that expensive, its just that 5.56 is half the price. I love my m1a, I just bought another 500 rounds of 7.62x51 Nato ammo for it.
+Michael Hodges Are the A4CP already have the ACSS reticle? What issues vertical grips do you use aside from KAC? The KAC micro flip up sights with USMC stamp would be nice to have as well for an A4 repro.
mine does just a bit but not a big deal. the military issued rifle i had felt like the lower and upper was going to fall off. i can even see thru between upper and lower but still works like a champ.
I wonder when Colt had started installing F-marked FSBs on this A4 rifles. As on other reviews I read, some had an unmarked FSBs. It makes me think right now that with serial prefix 63xx and after, it would all have the F-marked FSBs. Very nice rifle though and review! I wanted to get one but was contemplating if I'll just get a Colt MK18 10.3" upper for my LE6920 lower with 14.5" USGI SOCOM barrel.
I overpaid a little for mine but it was worth it cause im not sure how long they are going to make the A4 because its not as high in demand as the 6920
I eventually scratched that itch. Bought one and with the Canadian dollar plunging and unsure if this will be Colt Defense's regular offering. It will be here early March as it needed to get exported.
Just ordered this. $992 plus FFL. Some people are trying to sell this on Gunbroker for up to $1500. GTFO. Friends don't let friends buy from Gunbroker.
Or Gander Mountain.
1911forever
I get tons of great deals off gunbroker from small ffl dealers.
I will burn in hell before spending 10 cents on GunBroker.com
Hey!! A beautiful firearm. Reminds me of the M16 we used in US Army Basic Training @ Fort Knox in 1971. It's my bad luck to live in New York State where our Governor is a dictator and our legislators in NYC have decided that the Second Amendment of the US Constitution does not apply to us. I will be part of the exodus from NY to states where they still value the Freedoms that so many have given their lives for. It's such a shame. NY State is a beautiful state and a nice place to live. Our state and local governments have become so onerous and their agenda is to enslave us instead of represent us. LOL with you AR15 A4!!
Whatever state you move to just don't vote for the same kind of assholes that ruined your state of New York.
Yeah and it's spreading over here into VT. We are still allowed to have whatever, and are still a constitutional carry state. However we can no long "buy" 30rd mags. If you had them before 10/01/18 you're fine. It's the most rediculious law ever, and was really just a feel good measure. It's impossible to enforce, and nobody wants to anyway. It's a huge joke infact. But still. ..used to be Vermont and Alaska were the most gun friendly states. Then we get a RINO governor who ran on NOT changing VTs gun laws, then what? 6 months later he changes them. Is there really any safe state left?
That is not a gun, It's a Rifle. This is my Rifle, this is my gun, this ones for fighting and this one for fun :D.
Best configuration for the AR-15, love full sized riles.
That's it! You pushed me over the edge. I'm gonna have to get one.
You well enjoy it very much!
yup, I need it now...
Me too!
Just bought one from Buds $1,030 plus $15.00 for insurance free shipping
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Thinking about selling one of my AR's for this, always had a thing for the full size AR, get full potentcy out of the 556 round with it
I wish they'd ship these with Clot aluminum GI mags. I like the magpul mags, but they aren't worth as much nor are they as cool as a Colt mag.
I bought one of these and it came with the PMag. But I got lucky, because the same gun store had a bunch of surplus gi aluminum mags, and one was a colt mag. $13. I grabbed it real quick
I just picked up the same rifle in 7x62x39 hbar same gun made by colt it's 2 years later 3/19/17 and I took it out yesterday for the first time and it performed flawlessly with a ten round and 30 round mag. this is now my 4th AR but my first 20" and first different caliber
I love this rifle!!!
Beautiful Rifle you have there. I've got the ar 15 a2 sporter 2. it's rare. bought it in 1985.
.is no one going to mention it's not an A4 ? Its basically an a2 . ....you need a quad rail man
A2 has fixed carry handle...big difference. its not an A2
@Cav Trooper 19D OHHSTFU POG PO💩‼️‼️
I was getting sea-sick from the camera movement…..wtf.
The good news is that nobody is forcing you to watch the video and you can stop watching it whenever you decide! Isnt life great!! Believe it or not you dont have to ever watch one of my videos again! YAY!!!!
It's my favorite kind of guns unboxing. No styrofoam no luxury manual no luxury bags like H & K weapons. I prefer boxes like this one such as the military sales.
Absolutely adore my Colt AR15-A4. NEVER has a hick up.
All of the Colt Ar-15 A4's I've seen lately on the internet are a black matte finish. Yours looks more of a dark grey. Did you just happen to get one that wasn't black ? I hope to get one just like the one you have. Great rifle !! Thanks for the review. Very helpful and informative
Starting in the year 2014 colt changed their finish to a matte gray that felt like it was almost like phosphate coated. Prior it was a jet black that was smooth.
Was holding mine while watching you talk about it haha. Great rifle!
Just bought mine today. Been wanting this for awhile now. Great piece of history
Damn you. Now I have to get one of these. Just when my bank account was starting to recover from the last impulse purchase.
They are about 1035 on gunbroker. I paid close to 1200 for mine. Great gun since theres not as many made like the carbines
Back in the 80’s I bought a Colt AR15. Mine had the triangle hand guard. I can’t remember if it was an A1 or A2. I still regret selling it
It sounds like it was an SP1. They are awesome as well! Very collectible and expensive currently.
Interesting that the rifle would come with a manual for an A2 since the A4’s detachable carry handle sight has a an elevation increment value of .5 MOA vs. the A2’s value of 1 MOA, meaning perhaps some user trouble zeroing the rifle.
You have a nice day as well. Just got mine today! Only my Colt A4 has a non F marked front sight, but I don't think it needs one. But it's a heck of a battle rifle. A full size war machine.
I'm guessing these will be very collectable in the future.
They will be, they dont make as many of the A4 rifles as they do the LE6920 M4 carbines. Plus the newer AR15A4 rifles that colt makes have a bar code label engraved in the lower receiver next to the colt address. So the ones made in 2015 and before are even more collectible because of the more traditional look of the markings on the receiver
I have LE6920 but really digging this rifle too. Can you blame me? its not my fault these Colts are so damn sexy..
I want a full length A2 or A4 style AR, but if I do I will definitely change out the pistol grip, I fucking can't stand the standard AR pistol grip...
I love my A4. I also got as my first AR back in early '90s the Colt Sporter Match HBAR model 6601 which is also what you have. Thank you for your service.
I have an A4 Rock River Arms National Match. Its a tack driver. You have a beautiful rifle there.
The militaryarsenal....thanks for your kind and informative reply. I tend to agree with your opinion. I've pretty much decided to buy the colt ar15A4 full lenth rifle. It's basicly the same rifle I used in the Marines. Of course the other day Obama started his guns and ammo crap. So now there going after ar15 ammo. The nightmare never ends
The ATF was going to ban the 8M55 Green Tip 5.56 only, today they announced they are not going to ban it at this time because of the large opposition to it. Your welcome and thanks for watching and commenting I enjoy the back and forth
Love your rifle! Gonna get me one to go with my Colt M-4 Law Enforcement Carbine. Thx for sharing.
These rifles with Colt and other small markings just increased in value...
My A4 is coming this week, great full size AR!! Nice video!!
Very very nice ,
I like it , what you I like I like , just finish the 14.5 ar ,
Tell us the best price and place I can get one , thanks
Best place to get a low price Colt AR is gunbroker.com. You can also get a good deal on a 14.5 barrel for it on gunbroker.
Those white dots on the upper and lower. Are they scratches or just oil/dust?
where can i get one of these in 7.62x39...anyone?
one would think the longer 'and stuff would make this gun a tack driver yeah it is a little heavier but really a rifle length ar is was most of us are going to have more fun with as we arnt kicking doors and the need for the shorter rifle really isnt there. Also when u look at our army and stuff um pretty sure alot of troops are still using the 20 inch m16s unless they are kicking doors then they are using the smaller m4 rifles but u see alot of our troops in afganistan with m16s rather then the short rifles probly for the accuracy
+droppin plates In more current times the M4 carbine is becoming more frequent for use with troops, they are basically just as accurate with the 1/7 twist and 64 grain bullet out of the 14.5 inch barrel. The 20 inch is still in use too
Nice colt where did you buy it at.
A dealer from gunbroker.com
If you've wanted one for "quite sometime" why didn't you just build one
I wanted it because it is a Colt AR15 A4. Of course I couldve built an A4. I wanted this specific model from colt for my collection. I didnt want a random rifle that was an A4 configuration. I wanted a Colt A4. Plus this rifle is selling on the private market right now for over 2k. If I had built one from random parts it would barely be worth more than the cost to make it.
The only thing I can say that seems cheap is the handguard, other than that it looks like an awesome quality rifle, I'd love to have one.
Russell Pritchett no worries. the handguard is high quality. it's not like the ones on lower end AR15 clones.
Excellent selection. You have really good taste.
Nice men, You want to make a video when you shoot it.
I'd like to replace my ambi safety. Is that Colt safety you replace only has 2 clicks as well?
It only has two positions safe and fire
8 year update?
I will try to make time. I have since added the matech rear sight and KAC M5 rail.
Nice, I have a Colt Match Target HBAR (only named such because of the stupid 1994-2004 AWB). Since it was made in 1997 it has the neutered bolt carrier, no muzzle threads or bayonet lug. Looking at the forge markings Your Colt's upper & lower started life at Cerro Forge and BAFE forged the A4 detachable sight. Ruger and Rock River also use receivers from Cerro Forge.
You still have a well made AR15! I always liked the ones with the normal characteristics like the original AR15 SP1 and AR15A2 (R6600). Im very glad that Colt now makes an AR15A4! Cerro Forge is a great forgery and so is BAFE. I forget the names but I always recognize the symbols on the receivers.
***** I would trade my Colt HBAR for the 'real deal' AR15A4 like you got if not for one thing...it's the first gun I ever bought. I still like it, a great reminder of an era...an era of the meaningless national AWB. The funniest part is that during the ban no mags could be made with capacities over 10 and even still Colt shipped these Match Target ARs with 9 round mags. Why 9? To please the lawyers (and since they held the federal contracts) they decided to count the round in the chamber as 10. My 9 round mags should be put in a museum next to a copy of Constitutional Amendment 18 as an example of political stupidity and nonsense!
Haha you got that right bro!! I know exactly what you mean when you say it was your first gun you bought, it has a lot of sentimental value to you, I have a handful of guns of my own that im like that with. You can still get another AR15 though. I like to have a modern full size and a modern carbine for my collection. Colt actually made the AR15A4 because of the 50th anniversary of the AR15 because in 1964 Colt released the first AR15 (SP1) to the public. After 2014 they will probably stop making the A4 rifles and just make the carbines since most people buy the carbines. Not too many people nowadays want the full size AR
***** The carbines are handier for most needs, so I can see why the 16" is the best seller. What the average person doesn't realize is that the optimum barrel length for .223/5.56 performance is 20-24 inches. Velocity is the only thing that makes a light 55-62gr bullet effective and 20" barrels produce 3150+ fps. If I wasn't such an AK fan I'd probably pick up the new A4 Colt!
Im an AK and AR fan, love em both. I feel more comfortable with the AR but my next choice would be an AK74 without a doubt
Would like to ask what came with the rifle so I would know what to expect when I get mine.
A 30 round black PMAG, manual, sling, I cant remember if a cleaning kit came with it. I Think thats all.
Thanks for the detailed review. I want to get one of these.
Nothing like a new gun!
Mine says .223 on the mag well and5.56 on the barrell . Its an H BAR model. Can I shoot both ?
+gerade Bowlen if its stamped 5.56 on the barrel you're fine
Thanks for your help.
I've wanted a full size 20 inch barrel gun for so long.. I bought two 16 inch AR's but once I learned about ballistics, powder burn, wear and tear; it became obvious it's a great weapon if you get it in the proper true full size 20 inch configuration. This is definitely on my must buy list. My only question is does the lockup between the upper and lower stay solid/tight?
This specific one has a tight match up between the upper and lower but its normal to have some play. I have 15 colts and 6 other ARs and most have a minimal amount of wobble but its in the design to be that way. I prefer a 11-16 inch barrel personally of course with 77 grain OTM 556 because it gives the best performance even out of shorter barrels. This rifle is purely for my collection because I like the A4 configuration and its made by Colt. Currently im seeing this gun be sold on the private market for over 2k
@@generalarmamentcompany I bought two 20 inch AR's before Covid-19. One is a M16A4 and the other is a free float barrel - both from Aero Precision. They also have a tension screw to ensure a snug fit/tight lock up between the upper and lower.
Thank you for a great video. What a great Classic rifle. I would like to acquire the fixed carrying handle. Great to see so many classic fans.
+omegaman400 The fixed carry handle is the model R6600 AR15A2 if you want a colt, love the classic ones man!
+TheMilitaryArsenal GRV Thanks for the info.
Weird, I have one with serial in the 62XX range and no "F" marked FSB. I hear they are not needed on a 20" but then I also hear they are needed on anything with a removable carry handle. I'm just going to assume that Colt knows what they're doing here.
Colt doesnt make the FSB. The manufacture of the FSB probably messed up
ive heard that the F height FSB is necessary only on the carbines.
mweagley96 Its a good thing to have on the rifle too
Beautiful, iconic weapon!
Are you sue this rifle comes with the F marked front sight base? Ive read on forums and the common answer is it doesnt.
WeeklyElectronics mine does. the very early ones did not, it was a mistake made by colt production. there are some claims of them coming with 1/9 twist hbar barrels too
I even show the F mark on the front sight in the video.....
Congrats on a great rifle.
C. its an AR xD
M4 feed ramps are absolutely useless unless firing full auto
M4 feed ramps and H buffer were only developed because of the use of M855. Regular M193 requires no feed ramps or H buffer. Feed ramps have nothing to do with full auto unless M855 is used without an H buffer, but it is still good to have M4 feed ramps on all carbines even if only semi auto just because it is part of the M4 TDP
CAR= Colt Accurized Rifle. Nice gun!
Good to know.
where did you get your normal fire selector from?
one of my colt le6920 carbines, i sold one to a friend so i swapped out the selectors cause he wanted the ambi and i didnt
Nice AR!
nice rifle
Thanks for the great review, after owning this rifle, do you reccomend it? Thanks for your input👍👍
It is a great rifle and I recommend buying one, especially now you can get them for $999. They are the lowest price that ive ever seen so get it now
TheMilitaryArsenal thats a great price, where can i find them for that?
You can find them on gunbroker.com
Is your buffer stamped 'H' like on the M4 LE6920's ?
+Jake Weston No, its just a standard rifle buffer weight
Can the hand guard be replaced with the traditional triangular hand guard rather easily to give it that more m16 Vietnam era look ?
Yes. All M16 rifles have the original A1 fore arm fitting. It was never changed. The current A2 fore arms are retro fitted since the 1980's.
nice
Got a question you may have the answer to. I bought a brand new Colt AR-15 A4 straight from a dealer back in January 2014 but I'm confused as to why my rifle doesn't have an 'F' mark on the left side of the front sight post and also an absence of the 'key hole' forge mark on the right side of the lower, just forward of the trigger area, the way other A4's do. My A4 is dated 12/13 on the barrel which makes it one of the earlier batches of this new rifle.
I also have a brand new Colt M4 LE6920 and it has both the 'F' mark on the front sight post and the 'key hole' forge mark on the right side of the lower, forward the trigger area. Whats odd is that both sight posts on each rifle are stamped with the standard 'B2' roll mark on the right side of the sight post but the A4 is missing the 'F' mark and key hole forge mark.
+Jake Weston The person that did that front sight must have forget to stamp the F. And thats weird about the missing key hole. maby colt has different forgeries that they get their lowers from
+Jake Weston Mine is brand new from the dealer and it does not have the "F" mark on the sight. I compared the front sight to the 6920 and the one on the A4 looks much thinner. Is anyone else missing the F?
Johnny Demacano Whats the date stamp on your A4 ? FYI the date is located on the forward end of the barrel underneath the for end. The reason why I ask is because it may be made in 2013 like mine and therefore possibly one of the earlier A4s on the market. The original M16A2s did not have F marked front sight posts. They also had 800 meter rear sights instead of 600 meter. The F mark is originally for the M4 thats why virtually all M4s will have the F marking but the M16 doesn't. My theory is that maybe the newer A4s have F marks to suet the 600 meter M4 removable carry handles that all M16/AR-15 A4s are equipped with. Only the original non removable A2 sights went out to 800 meters. Therefore our guns may have 800 meter front sight posts and 600 meter M4 rear sights. (( I have a 6920 as well and cant see any difference in the size of the front sight like you mentioned, they are the same size.
Jake Weston that is a very good possibility
+Jake Weston I took the hand guards off and could not find the date. I used a flashlight and was able to locate it "08/14" after further inspection using the flashlight, I did notice that my sight does have the "F" stamp marked on the front sight. Comparing the sight on the a4 to the 6920 it still looks much thinner then the sight on the 6920.
I keep watching this over and over trying to make a decision. I want a set of battle/assault rifles and so far I've got the ak47. My heart really desires a springfield M1A M14 rifle. But the ammo is so high I'd never be able to shoot it much which isn't much fun. Now this AR I like because it's like the one I had in the marines...full stock and full lenth barrel. The m14 is a historical American battle riffle which my dad carried in Vietnam. Otoh I could enjoy the arm or because of ammo cost. Decisions decisions
I would get the AR15 first and then in the future get the M1a. I have a Springfield M1a and I have it set up as a sniper rifle right now. Check out my vid on it if you havent seen it yet. Also you should seriously consider getting an AK74 in 5.45x39
7.62x51 isn't that expensive. The m1a is my dream rifle. One day
The ammo is double the price of 5.56. Your right though, its not that expensive, its just that 5.56 is half the price. I love my m1a, I just bought another 500 rounds of 7.62x51 Nato ammo for it.
Get both the M-1A and AR, I have both and love them both. I reload special 165/168 grain rounds for my M-1A.
Just bought another 240 rounds of affordable 7.62X51 NATO for my Sig 716 AR-10 version. .75 cents a round.
Nice....5.56 too which is good also
Definitely, thanks!
Very nice! Now get that thing looking like a Marine issue! Knights M5 rail/vertical grip, ACOG RCO A4CP.
I have all that stuff on it except the ACOG
+TheMilitaryArsenal I would love to get a TA31RCO-A4CP ACOG but is unobtanium in Canada.
ybrik5 The ACOG A4CP is awesome on my Colt A4! Totally recommend! My rifle is USMC issue!!
+Michael Hodges Are the A4CP already have the ACSS reticle? What issues vertical grips do you use aside from KAC?
The KAC micro flip up sights with USMC stamp would be nice to have as well for an A4 repro.
+Michael Hodges does the issued A4 has metal receiver extension tube spacers and trapdoor butt
plate?
no C stamp on the carrier ?
this has a c stamp on the carrier just like my 19 other colt ARs
Is the stock removable so it can be replaced
Yes
does this Ar have upper and lower wobble?
Not much at all
My new Colt AR-15A4 has no upper/lower wobble at all. Very nice quality AR!
mine does just a bit but not a big deal. the military issued rifle i had felt like the lower and upper was going to fall off. i can even see thru between upper and lower but still works like a champ.
are those colt a4's HBAR? only HBARs are legal in my state.
No its not an HBAR. thats a stupid law
Most gun laws are. Is there an HBAr version of this?
I did see a colt Sporter 20 inch model, but it says it's chambered in 223. Does that mean it's not meant for 5.56?
No, If you want an HBAR you need the Colt AR15A2 HBAR Sporter model R6600
the geth you need to move too pal!! Recommend Texas!
I wonder when Colt had started installing F-marked FSBs on this A4 rifles. As on other reviews I read, some had an unmarked FSBs. It makes me think right now that with serial prefix 63xx and after, it would all have the F-marked FSBs.
Very nice rifle though and review! I wanted to get one but was contemplating if I'll just get a Colt MK18 10.3" upper for my LE6920 lower with 14.5" USGI SOCOM barrel.
Thanks for the comment! I would get both
Will get one. Just waiting for a great deal on this rifle. Lowest I've seen was $860 but that are out of stock.
I overpaid a little for mine but it was worth it cause im not sure how long they are going to make the A4 because its not as high in demand as the 6920
I eventually scratched that itch. Bought one and with the Canadian dollar plunging and unsure if this will be Colt Defense's regular offering. It will be here early March as it needed to get exported.
I didnt know that this rifle was legal to own by civilians in Canada, thats awesome to hear!
can you put a quad rail on it?
Ryan Hunt yes
+Ryan Hunt Yes you can. Knights Armament.
lol I get 1000 rounds for my 30-06 for 20$
+Jordan Hill How do you manage that.
+That One Burrito He wears out a lot of kneepads.
DeuceVideoHD
Ahaha nice
+Jordan Hill are they like....steel case factory defects or something?
Got my Colt CR6700A4, added a harris bipod and it ROCKS! 1971 all over again...
Wish I could get one in Connecticut..........
mike68gt you need to move pal!! Texas bound!!! Your state sucks!!
Yeah , it used to be a great place to live and work, I hope we can get that back soon...