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I tried a 901 with other calibers with adapter (don't ask) and it worked fine using a JPE Silent Captured Spring system.
The .300BLK upper tried with MagPul and Lancer mags worked fine using 240gr SMKs. They were tighter than in a normal lower for some reason, but dropped free when empty. An unlined franken-AR upper in 5.56 ran fine once lubricated using a random mix of 5.56 from Wolf and Silver Bear and Fed AE. This thing was a mix of parts from bins including a Colt's bolt but ran fine once it was oiled. A chrome lined barrel on a Vltor upper with Noveske parts that ran super smooth and with (looking back on it) very little recoil/climb such that it could be run very fast. (very fast being, the "I have a 10/22 with a match trigger and want to see how fast this runs" fast) A .22LR Ciener kit with BDM mag with dedicated .22 barrel. This ran exactly the same as it did on the normal lower, including the same problems in case ejection or feeding. I did think that the bolt at the back dragged a touch on the bolt hold open, I think they may be exactly the right height to touch, but I'd have to examine both more closely to be sure/disprove it. This thing ran great and the trigger (an ALG ACT trigger with the JPE lighter yellow hammer spring, Colt 901 pins) was very nice. My initial conclusion after using it is that basically, if you have an upper that runs normally on an AR15, it will run just the same on a 901, even if it's a non-5.56 upper. And none of the uppers were factory Colt, so that should be another datapoint in the "you don't need a Colt upper" reporting. |
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Originally Posted By eringobragh:
Cleaning my 901 last evening, I was scrubbing the extractor with my wire brush...the extractor spring and black extractor spring insert goes flying into the missing gun part vortex! Called Colt customer service this morning and was told surprisingly to go pound sand...they can't help me due to operator error! I acknowledged it was indeed my fault and offered to pay for the parts. They declined and suggested I try Brownells. Any suggestions on repalcement parts? Does the 901 accept other 308 platforms extractor springs and inserts? Thanks gang in advance for any advise and I will keep searching my man cave in the meantime! yikes this is why I dont bother with wire brushes and over cleaning anymore. It often does more wear then just shooting and a wipe down and oil. After 4K rounds in the 901 I have not taken the bolt apart since when I got it to take pictures to show you guys. |
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Found the damn extractor spring insert this morning! I have an old mini-fridge that I keep my powder and primers in...the little bugger was under the fridge. Everything back together now. Wife's yelling at me like the scene from Mommy Dearest, "NO...MORE...WIRE...BRUSHES!!!" |
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I'm a drunken rhinoceros when I let a spring etc fly into the nether regions of my shop. No floorboard is safe. I know the feeling well. Glad u found it.
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Originally Posted By AR167:
I'm a drunken rhinoceros when I let a spring etc fly into the nether regions of my shop. No floorboard is safe. I know the feeling well. Glad u found it. It's not usually like me to lose parts. Many years ago working on an M1A bolt I shot the ejector and spring into the void...took days to find. That's the only other time I can think of losing parts. The night I lost my 901 spring and insert I had rolled an ATV...maybe I was still a little frazzled! Will test fire this evening or Tuesday evening at the latest! |
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Originally Posted By cb4017:
Got this photo from another site. This gent used DPMS extension tube, spring and buffer. Looks good! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/cb4017/PRSon901.jpg damn that does look good When it has problems with the DPMS shit parts. 20 bucks says he blames it on colt I want to remind everyone. WHile the 901 is accurate it is a battle rifle/carbine not a sniper rifle. it loosk awesome to set it up like one, but it does not change the fact that it was not meant to be, nor was it built to be a sniper rifle. |
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There's no reason a battle rifle/carbine can't have a fixed stock. Some guys prefer a fixed stock and I'm one of them.
Another option would be the Magpul UBR stock which uses a entry (carbine length) extension tube. A guy could keep the Colt buffer and spring. |
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Cliff
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Originally Posted By cb4017:
There's no reason a battle rifle/carbine can't have a fixed stock. Some guys prefer a fixed stock and I'm one of them. Agree though if I did this I would not use DPMS stuff. Another option would be the Magpul UBR stock which uses a entry (carbine length) extension tube. A guy could keep the Colt buffer and spring. The point I am making has nothing to do with a fixed stock it has to do with people buying it thinking its going to give them bub -MOA accuracy out to 1000 yards like a sniper rifle it is a battle rifle with a 16 inch chrome lined milspec barrel. I would not heavily invest in trying to turn it into a KAC EMC M110 cause you are likely to be let down |
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Guess I took your point wrong. I agree it is not a sniper rifle but it is a very accurate battle carbine.
If I want to try and shoot tiny groups I'll dig out my Remington 700. V/R |
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I have a fixed 10X USO Scope and a Geissele SSA-E on order for my 901. Want to go with a DMR type of route. "If I can see it, I can range it and hit it" kinda gig, out to 800y or so. Is that expecting too much from my 901? I know it's no sniper rifle but I want to take advantage of it's inherent accuracy.
Added: Been stockpiling FGMM 168's to complete the package. |
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Originally Posted By Woody600:
I have a fixed 10X USO Scope and a Geissele SSA-E on order for my 901. Want to go with a DMR type of route. "If I can see it, I can range it and hit it" kinda gig, out to 800y or so. Is that expecting too much from my 901? I know it's no sniper rifle but I want to take advantage of it's inherent accuracy. Added: Been stockpiling FGMM 168's to complete the package. no , thats not asking too much the 901 can makes hits out to 901 as I showed, But it may be a elbow hit or knee shot. But the 901 certainly DMR accurate |
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I drank a case of beer, just to watch it die!
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
Originally Posted By Woody600:
I have a fixed 10X USO Scope and a Geissele SSA-E on order for my 901. Want to go with a DMR type of route. "If I can see it, I can range it and hit it" kinda gig, out to 800y or so. Is that expecting too much from my 901? I know it's no sniper rifle but I want to take advantage of it's inherent accuracy. Added: Been stockpiling FGMM 168's to complete the package. no , thats not asking too much the 901 can makes hits out to 901 as I showed, But it may be a elbow hit or knee shot. But the 901 certainly DMR accurate You actually setup a target at 901 yards? |
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
I want to remind everyone. WHile the 901 is accurate it is a battle rifle/carbine not a sniper rifle. it loosk awesome to set it up like one, but it does not change the fact that it was not meant to be, nor was it built to be a sniper rifle. agree, but I guess it all depends on the use the rifle will see. while the 901 can be accurate on paper targets I have the feeling a 16'' barrel would limit the ballistic performance of a 308 bullet at very long distance, this is just a guess I'm not an expert. |
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Originally Posted By Predator:
Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
Originally Posted By Woody600:
I have a fixed 10X USO Scope and a Geissele SSA-E on order for my 901. Want to go with a DMR type of route. "If I can see it, I can range it and hit it" kinda gig, out to 800y or so. Is that expecting too much from my 901? I know it's no sniper rifle but I want to take advantage of it's inherent accuracy. Added: Been stockpiling FGMM 168's to complete the package. no , thats not asking too much the 901 can makes hits out to 901 as I showed, But it may be a elbow hit or knee shot. But the 901 certainly DMR accurate You actually setup a target at 901 yards? no. I was talking on the phone while typing, and you know i dont proof read anyway. so... What I meant to say, was I have made hits out to 1200 yards with the 901. but I communicate little better then a dog |
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Wow, what is the drop at 1200y? I'm expecting somewhere between 450-475 or so at 1000, will need to test to learn more.
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too much for people without canted LR bases and scopes set up for extended range to really bother with
the 308 is way under subsonic at that distance with a 16 barrel and its not really worth it I did it just to test and see if it could be done practically. its really not. Might be OK on area targets as area denial I suppose |
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Some will say, that I'm no good, maybe I agree, take a look, then walk away. That's all right with me sowoneul malhaebwa |
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Some will say, that I'm no good, maybe I agree, take a look, then walk away. That's all right with me sowoneul malhaebwa |
Well, it's certainly better than his revolver.
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Now, I ask myself if I should keep my VEPR II in x39 or get a YHM 7.62 Phantom for my 901. And if I do, should it be SS or Ti. I cannot do the arfcom way and get/keep both at this time (parenting in the next year or so). FWIW, I always shoot my Colt's over the Kalash.
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Originally Posted By AR167: Here's an updated pic of mine with her evening dress on. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/pikappa167/DC9A396E-47CB-44D8-BFEE-9D821F575388-7048-000004228367E1CE.jpg Yeah, I think I need to suppress mine. NOW! |
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Now is not a word that applies to the suppressor process unfortunately. IMHO, cans should be more accessible. It still sounds like a gunshot when it goes off, you just don't have blood coming out of your ears. This perception is yet another reason to loathe Hollywood and the "I saw it on tv it must be true" type simpletons that control the electorate.
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Yeah, I have an M4M en route for my 6940. I know it's not gonna make it quiet. I just want nice smooth follow-ups. Cashed my check in August. It'll join 2 Colt SBR's in the NFA collection.
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Does anyone suppose that this rifle will be available in colors other than black by, say, June? Also, does the bolt release on the right side of the receiver act as a bold catch? It looks like it could, and the literature has said that the rifle is ambidextrous (apparently save for the safety lever?) but I haven't seen any direct confirmation as yet.
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Originally Posted By Brett_Bass:
Does anyone suppose that this rifle will be available in colors other than black by, say, June? Also, does the bolt release on the right side of the receiver act as a bold catch? It looks like it could, and the literature has said that the rifle is ambidextrous (apparently save for the safety lever?) but I haven't seen any direct confirmation as yet. The bolt release is release only. You cannot hold the bolt open manually using the right side bolt release. |
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Gotcha, thanks. That's too bad.
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Shooting this evening had several occasions of not stripping the next round from both Colt spec Pmags. Regular Pmags ran fine. Was firing Federal M80...
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Same experience here. Dunno what the deal with the Colt mags is, maybe ill grind the over insertion tab off one of them and see.
Runs great suppressed though. Accuracy is very good, especially now with the Geissele SSA-E trigger. I'm in love with this rifle. Can't believe it took me this long to get into the "AR-10" platform. |
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Been following this thread for a while, and wanna send a big thanks to Shawn for all he's contributed! Finally found a 901 locally here in western washington that I picked up yesterday. Took it apart for a quick clean and noticed a ding/dent on the inside of the gas key; wondering what you guys think. Tried calling colt a bunch with no luck and finally just emailed them.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11353464/Gas%20key%20dent/IMG_0275.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/isky8iwiw4ct1kx/IMG_0274.jpg |
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I drank a case of beer, just to watch it die!
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Have you tried shooting it yet?
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Originally Posted By epicrad:
Been following this thread for a while, and wanna send a big thanks to Shawn for all he's contributed! Finally found a 901 locally here in western washington that I picked up yesterday. Took it apart for a quick clean and noticed a ding/dent on the inside of the gas key; wondering what you guys think. Tried calling colt a bunch with no luck and finally just emailed them. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11353464/Gas%20key%20dent/IMG_0275.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/isky8iwiw4ct1kx/IMG_0274.jpg meh, merely a flesh wound. round that off with a tiny file and get to shooting. Better than waiting for the fix. |
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haven't fired it yet, really would rather not have to mail it off to colt for something like that. Don't know what could of caused it, gas tube looks just fine and everything around it. Guess I'll just fix it myself!
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I drank a case of beer, just to watch it die!
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Originally Posted By epicrad:
haven't fired it yet, really would rather not have to mail it off to colt for something like that. Don't know what could of caused it, gas tube looks just fine and everything around it. Guess I'll just fix it myself! Does it actually cause a problem? |
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Originally Posted By epicrad:
haven't fired it yet, really would rather not have to mail it off to colt for something like that. Don't know what could of caused it, gas tube looks just fine and everything around it. Guess I'll just fix it myself! Looks like they dropped it on the floor when cleaning, no Biggs! I bet it will fire with out any problems! |
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I looked around and didnt see anything recently about the LE901 magwell Adapter, has there been any news about when/how they will be releasing it. If its been covered somewhere else I appologize.
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Originally Posted By epicrad:
Been following this thread for a while, and wanna send a big thanks to Shawn for all he's contributed! Finally found a 901 locally here in western washington that I picked up yesterday. Took it apart for a quick clean and noticed a ding/dent on the inside of the gas key; wondering what you guys think. Tried calling colt a bunch with no luck and finally just emailed them. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11353464/Gas%20key%20dent/IMG_0275.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/isky8iwiw4ct1kx/IMG_0274.jpg its fine shoot it |
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Originally Posted By jlpaul65:
I looked around and didnt see anything recently about the LE901 magwell Adapter, has there been any news about when/how they will be releasing it. If its been covered somewhere else I appologize. Thanks I've heard from one person that it may be after SHOT. |
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Shot mine today in our local 3-gun match's Heavy Metal division. 901 ran great...170 rounds without a hiccup! Left the Colt spec mags at home and ran standard Pmags.
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Hey guys,
Just Got my Brand New LE901 in the mail, (AWESOME BTW!! ) Does anyone know where to purchase a 5 round PMAG that will fit this rifle? i found one website but they were like $35.00 plus shipping and that seemed really pricey. I need a 5 round mag in Michigan so i can go deer hunting with it. Thanks guys! |
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I drank a case of beer, just to watch it die!
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Originally Posted By reidz:
Hey guys, Just Got my Brand New LE901 in the mail, (AWESOME BTW!! ) Does anyone know where to purchase a 5 round PMAG that will fit this rifle? i found one website but they were like $35.00 plus shipping and that seemed really pricey. I need a 5 round mag in Michigan so i can go deer hunting with it. Thanks guys! AFAIK, Magpul doesn't make a 5 round 7.62 PMAG. I'm guessing that the one you found is a custom mag. That being said, you can find 4-5 round magazines out there that aren't pmags. They are about the same price as you listed though. |
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built it yourself.
making a limited rounds mag is not difficult at all. here is a link to a more complicated way: click me |
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Originally Posted By reidz:
Hey guys, Just Got my Brand New LE901 in the mail, (AWESOME BTW!! ) Does anyone know where to purchase a 5 round PMAG that will fit this rifle? i found one website but they were like $35.00 plus shipping and that seemed really pricey. I need a 5 round mag in Michigan so i can go deer hunting with it. Thanks guys! Just block it. I actually did this today and am also hunting in MI w my new 901 w a TA11E! I cut down a plastic .308 10 rnd. shell holder and put it under the follower. I asked dnr if this was legit several years ago. Good luck! |
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Put an Eotech 556 on my 901 today. Hadn't given it much thought before putting it on there but it became apparent right away, no cowitness with the Eotech models with the elevated base. May end up switching it for another Eotech since there is no QD available for the 556.
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valheru21:"The argument, "this gun won't go down in value," is used to convince the wife that you are not making a bad financial decision when purchasing a firearm. You're not ACTUALLY supposed to ever sell the gun."
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Originally Posted By reidz:
Hey guys, Just Got my Brand New LE901 in the mail, (AWESOME BTW!! ) Does anyone know where to purchase a 5 round PMAG that will fit this rifle? i found one website but they were like $35.00 plus shipping and that seemed really pricey. I need a 5 round mag in Michigan so i can go deer hunting with it. Thanks guys! put a mag cover from a 556 Pmag up inside the 308 mag and it blocks it to 5 rounds. its what I did. or a dowel rod its easy to make a block |
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Great idea on the mag plate. Yep. Need to convert one myself for hunting.
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I drank a case of beer, just to watch it die!
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I just chamber one round, no mag and I'm good. One shot, one kill. I even shoot blindfolded and over my shoulder.
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