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Posted: 1/18/2013 6:09:08 PM EDT

Took these pictures at Shot Show yesterday. Colt's AR15A4 is a semi auto version of the M16A4. The only other difference is that the AR15A4 will come with M4 feedramps (don't think anyone is complaining about that) and an ambi selector. Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

Posted: 1/18/2013 6:14:27 PM EDT

[#1]

Did they stamp each serial number separately, by hand, with a hammer and punch?

Posted: 1/18/2013 6:16:43 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Did they stamp each serial number separately, by hand, with a hammer and punch?

I think that is why this was their display model.....actually I should black that out.

Posted: 1/18/2013 6:17:20 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Did they stamp each serial number separately, by hand, with a hammer and punch?

funniest thing I've read in a while. maybe its a way of making the serial number even more unique

Posted: 1/18/2013 6:22:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Can't wait!

Posted: 1/18/2013 6:38:01 PM EDT

[#5]

Do want.

Posted: 1/18/2013 6:41:11 PM EDT

[#6]

I'd like to see a version of this similar to the LE6920 SOCOM I, with the KAC rail and Matech sight... But now that I think about it it is probably cheaper to just build one instead of buying it. At least with the increased price of the SOCOM you got the heavy barrel and the cool roll mark...

Posted: 1/18/2013 6:53:07 PM EDT

[#7]

Bring it!

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:00:26 PM EDT

[#8]

Want

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:05:17 PM EDT

[#9]

Oh my!

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:10:52 PM EDT

[#10]

Fuuuuu.

Yes sir.

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:28:39 PM EDT

[#11]

I bought a Bushmaster A3 right before Christmas so that I had an 'A4gery'. Dang it!!

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:28:58 PM EDT

[#12]

Needs a KAC M5 handguard, but sexy none the less.

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:29:03 PM EDT

[#13]

Naaaa, looks like a DelTon clone.

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:43:55 PM EDT

[#14]

I bought a Bushmaster A3 right before Christmas so that I had an 'A4gery'. Dang it!!

No regrets. You did the smart thing and got a great rifle. I've had 8 BMs over the last 20 years and NONE of them had any issues. Great Rifles!

Posted: 1/18/2013 7:52:29 PM EDT

[#15]

Has this not been done before?

/ No disrespect intended to the thread.

Posted: 1/18/2013 8:07:21 PM EDT

[#16]

Since the 6920 is marked "M4 Carbine" and the 6920 is marked "M4A1" the AR15A4 should be marked "M16A4"!

Posted: 1/18/2013 8:12:10 PM EDT

[#17]

Things are looking better, so I may yet be able to add this to the heard.

Posted: 1/18/2013 9:14:30 PM EDT

[#18]

Me want!

Posted: 1/18/2013 9:28:27 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Me want!

Go to sleep Jcrowl, don't you have more than enough already.

Posted: 1/18/2013 10:06:24 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Since the 6920 is marked "M4 Carbine" and the 6920 is marked "M4A1" the AR15A4 should be marked "M16A4"!

I think "M16" and it's derivative names are owned by Unvle Sam. "M4" isn't, it's public domain.

Hence, Colt does not own the rights to the name "M16."

Posted: 1/18/2013 10:12:14 PM EDT

[#21]

Is Colt paying Armalite to use "AR-15"?

Posted: 1/18/2013 10:33:19 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Is Colt paying Armalite to use "AR-15"?

Colt aquired the rights to AR-15 when they bought the design. The Armalite of today is a different company though, so it doesn't matter.

Posted: 1/18/2013 10:42:52 PM EDT

[#23]

I will buy one and keep in at my cousins house in Florida, but hopefully it's not 2k. haha

Posted: 1/18/2013 10:53:23 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Has this not been done before?

/ No disrespect intended to the thread.

No one had close pics of the receiver markings, some thought Colt was going to use M16A4 like they did with M4A1 for the commercial market.

Posted: 1/18/2013 10:58:03 PM EDT

[#25]

Please pardon my ignorance, but what makes this different from a regular 20" flat-top AR? Has Colt not made one before now?

Posted: 1/18/2013 11:19:05 PM EDT

[#26]

I want one!!!!

Posted: 1/18/2013 11:40:26 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Please pardon my ignorance, but what makes this different from a regular 20" flat-top AR? Has Colt not made one before now?

Colt had never made a flat top with a standard government profile barrel 20" before, they only have the HBAR heavy contour barrel model MT6700 Match Target Competition HBAR and they have no flash suppressor and no bayonet lug.

I had seen my local dealer's price list, also other online dealers and they're listed at $1,270 MRSP.

Guys in ban states that ban the AR-15 by name are going to be pissed.

Posted: 1/18/2013 11:49:24 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Please pardon my ignorance, but what makes this different from a regular 20" flat-top AR? Has Colt not made one before now?

Colt had never made a flat top with a standard government profile barrel 20" before, they only have the HBAR heavy contour barrel model MT6700 Match Target Competition HBAR and they have no flash suppressor and no bayonet lug.

I had seen my local dealer's price list, also other online dealers and they're listed at $1,270 MRSP.

Guys in ban states that ban the AR-15 by name are going to be pissed.

what about those grey uppers with MMA forgecodes on the carry handle, supposed early 90s era, with A2 colt barrel. ? are the uppers not Colt?

Posted: 1/19/2013 12:43:47 AM EDT

[#29]

I was all over that rifle when I was at the Colt booth on Wednesday. I had read about it a few months back but was very, very excited to see it in person. I cannot wait until this releases!

Posted: 1/19/2013 1:45:45 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Please pardon my ignorance, but what makes this different from a regular 20" flat-top AR? Has Colt not made one before now?

Colt had never made a flat top with a standard government profile barrel 20" before, they only have the HBAR heavy contour barrel model MT6700 Match Target Competition HBAR and they have no flash suppressor and no bayonet lug.

I had seen my local dealer's price list, also other online dealers and they're listed at $1,270 MRSP.

Guys in ban states that ban the AR-15 by name are going to be pissed.

what about those grey uppers with MMA forgecodes on the carry handle, supposed early 90s era, with A2 colt barrel. ? are the uppers not Colt?

They were also neutered of bayonet lug. This is also marked AR-15 A-4. Reason alone to pick one up.

Posted: 1/19/2013 2:23:28 AM EDT

[#31]

I foresee a shortage of KAC M5 rails in the near future.

Posted: 1/19/2013 2:37:57 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

All Marine A4s were bought as Modular Weapon Systems and came with M5 RASs, also I don't think any were Colt but instead FN

Posted: 1/19/2013 3:03:27 AM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
I foresee a shortage of KAC M5 rails in the near future.

Try not too pay much over $100 for just the rails alone. Last like new set I bought was $75.00, with no cover's or KAC VG

Posted: 1/19/2013 3:26:35 AM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Please pardon my ignorance, but what makes this different from a regular 20" flat-top AR? Has Colt not made one before now?

Colt had never made a flat top with a standard government profile barrel 20" before, they only have the HBAR heavy contour barrel model MT6700 Match Target Competition HBAR and they have no flash suppressor and no bayonet lug.

I had seen my local dealer's price list, also other online dealers and they're listed at $1,270 MRSP.

Guys in ban states that ban the AR-15 by name are going to be pissed.

what about those grey uppers with MMA forgecodes on the carry handle, supposed early 90s era, with A2 colt barrel. ? are the uppers not Colt?

I assume those weren't flat tops.

Posted: 1/19/2013 3:30:00 AM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

All Marine A4s were bought as Modular Weapon Systems and came with M5 RASs, also I don't think any were Colt but instead FN

At least a couple were Colts.

Posted: 1/19/2013 4:12:18 AM EDT

[#36]

I just bought a NIB colt 6720 and it is roll marked "AR15A4". It has a three digit serial number and has the restricted roll mark on the other side of the receiver. The factory Colt box did not have the colt label anywhere on it, just a tiny label with serial number on it.

Posted: 1/19/2013 4:20:13 AM EDT

[#37]

Any word on the model number as well as the release time frame?

Posted: 1/19/2013 4:39:04 AM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I foresee a shortage of KAC M5 rails in the near future.

Try not too pay much over $100 for just the rails alone. Last like new set I bought was $75.00, with no cover's or KAC VG

I bought a complete NIB kit last year for $100. Shoulda bought more....

Posted: 1/19/2013 4:54:11 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

All Marine A4s were bought as Modular Weapon Systems and came with M5 RASs, also I don't think any were Colt but instead FN

At least a couple were Colts.

http://www.stwing.upenn.edu/~wcchang/Colt_M16A4_2219_small.jpg

http://www.stwing.upenn.edu/~wcchang/Colt_M16A4_2220_small.jpg

http://www.colt.com/DesktopModules/LiveContent/Handlers/GetImage.ashx?mid=537&eid=1&Type=View&PortalId=0

by the time the Marines decided to buy A4s, FN had the contract.

The are some Army guns out there (as can be seen by the Army PT top in the photo).

Posted: 1/19/2013 7:49:24 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
The only other difference is that the AR15A4 will come with M4 feedramps (don't think anyone is complaining about that) and an ambi selector. Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

You would be surprised.

I've already got an M16A4 clone built from all Colt parts - but who knows what could happen if I stumble across one at a good price?

Good to see this finally released, though!

~Augee

Posted: 1/19/2013 8:08:12 AM EDT

[#41]

Nice "musket"
I am holding out hope, against all logic,
for an AR15A2 clone.
One can dream.

Posted: 1/19/2013 8:33:09 AM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
Nice "musket"
I am holding out hope, against all logic,
for an AR15A2 clone.
One can dream.

New from Colt? Dream on Alice. Thank the powers that be for this A4 and snatch it up. Buy a Colt A2 upper on the EE and swap it out..... Done.

Posted: 1/19/2013 9:31:46 AM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:
Took these pictures at Shot Show yesterday. Colt's AR15A4 is a semi auto version of the M16A4. The only other difference is that the AR15A4 will come with M4 feedramps (don't think anyone is complaining about that) and an ambi selector. Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

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Want one bad!

Posted: 1/19/2013 10:22:09 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The only other difference is that the AR15A4 will come with M4 feedramps (don't think anyone is complaining about that) and an ambi selector. Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

You would be surprised.

I've already got an M16A4 clone built from all Colt parts - but who knows what could happen if I stumble across one at a good price?

Good to see this finally released, though!

~Augee

Ha! Very true Augee. Some would probably want the M4 feedramps gone.
But they are there, I popped the rear takedown pin and saw them myself. The guys at Colt said that they already started shipping.
Not sure who those first batches are going to.

Posted: 1/19/2013 10:24:59 AM EDT

[#45]

Do want. Will buy.

Posted: 1/19/2013 10:31:46 AM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Otherwise it's a perfect clone of an M16A4, MARINES!!

All Marine A4s were bought as Modular Weapon Systems and came with M5 RASs, also I don't think any were Colt but instead FN

Colt had some of M16's mix, you are correct though that the majority were FN.

I don't doubt there are some Army A4s out there made by Colt, but by the time the Marine Corps decided to field A4 MWSs FN was the sole supplier, even some of our later production A2s were FNs.

Posted: 1/19/2013 10:59:52 AM EDT

[#47]

I am glad Colt is finally making these. I already own an all Colt factory built AR15A4. It is my favorite AR to shoot. Even though the value of mine will drop, I am glad that others will be finally be able to enjoy this fine rifle.