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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
I been testing out as many mags as I can get for the adapter block for the 901. Th owner of Tango Down, sent me a couple of the Tango Down ARC mags and a stubby VFG to try out on the 901 and test it etc. I know the TD mags have been out for a while now but you dont seem to see them a lot. I have to say, TD and the new Lancer advanced warfighter mags beat the good old Pmag in my opinion. Things are awesome. I could not get either to stop working and I really beat the hell out of one of the TD mags today. Water, mud. sand, gravel. I even tossed it over a 50 foot cliff and it still popped in the 901 and worked great... That TD VFG , is the best forward grip I have tried that gives me the best control when shooting the 901 at very rapid rates. Its the first one I have tried, I never did buy one because they were out of price range for me. Considering I could get KAC grips for 20 bucks all day long used on the EE. http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/002-55.jpg another neat tip I recently found out is the the new 556 ammo bandoleers the Military uses for M855 I on stripper clips with chargers, work great to hold the SR-25 patter/901 mags. Just take the white thread out like normal of course. Its a nice little way to keep extra loaded mags for the 308 http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/007-34.jpg Sure do wish Colt would release the mag adapter, nice tip on the bandoleer too. |
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Great tip Shawn! Your still a jerk for making us all jealous that you have an adapter and we do not
Pretty cool to hear guys are hunting with the 901! |
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Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Great tip Shawn! Your still a jerk for making us all jealous that you have an adapter and we do not Pretty cool to hear guys are hunting with the 901! I dont even really care about the adapter block if the lower was a SBR lower, then I would probably have more interest in it. as it stands, I use it just for testing the 556 uppers etc. I could do the rest of my life and not have a block and not lose one minute sleep over it. Hey if some one wants it bad enough, I will sell it to you for the awesome price of 800 bucks |
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Great tip Shawn! Your still a jerk for making us all jealous that you have an adapter and we do not Pretty cool to hear guys are hunting with the 901! I dont even really care about the adapter block if the lower was a SBR lower, then I would probably have more interest in it. as it stands, I use it just for testing the 556 uppers etc. I could do the rest of my life and not have a block and not lose one minute sleep over it. Hey if some one wants it bad enough, I will sell it to you for the awesome price of 800 bucks U know I'm joking. Just bustn your balls 800 for the block ouch, a little steep for me pal. I still have yet to buy some glass! |
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Anyone else have the bolt fail to lock back on an empty magazine? This happened at least 5 times out of 40 rounds this past Saturday (local range only allows one round in the magazine at a time). Was using Federal XM80762 & Aussie F4.
Regarding the use of the A2 stock Some folks have asked about using the A2 stock on the 901. Maybe this has already been suggested and i missed it. How about putting a spacer in the rifle receiver extension to make it the same depth as the carbine tube and use the buffer and spring that came with the 901? Obviously great care would have to be taken in making sure the spacer was constructed to the proper dimensions. |
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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 1811GNR:
Anyone else have the bolt fail to lock back on an empty magazine? This happened at least 5 times out of 40 rounds this past Saturday (local range only allows one round in the magazine at a time). Was using Federal XM80762 & Aussie F4. Regarding the use of the A2 stock Some folks have asked about using the A2 stock on the 901. Maybe this has already been suggested and i missed it. How about putting a spacer in the rifle receiver extension to make it the same depth as the carbine tube and use the buffer and spring that came with the 901? Obviously great care would have to be taken in making sure the spacer was constructed to the proper dimensions. I haven't had the bolt fail to lock back during shooting, but did notice an odd phenomenon the other night. When opening the bolt with an empty magazine inserted, the bolt catch would pop up as soon as the carrier cleared the catch but before the bolt itself cleared the catch, preventing full rearward travel of the bolt. The carrier would the remain held partially back by the now tilted follower. The follower would remain tilted even when the carrier was pulled back to relieve pressure on the follower. Dropping the mag dropped the bolt of course. The bolt catch was inoperable because the bolt was held back by the follower. I don't ever recall this happening with a 5.56 AR. The way I found to avoid this occurrence was to pull back the bolt extremely quickly to prevent the bolt catch from popping up quickly enough to prevent rearward travel. While I realize that this could not occur when using the rifle as intended, it still struck me as a malfunction. Has anyone else noticed this happen? |
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Originally Posted By willcarter49gmail:
Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Anyone else have the bolt fail to lock back on an empty magazine? This happened at least 5 times out of 40 rounds this past Saturday (local range only allows one round in the magazine at a time). Was using Federal XM80762 & Aussie F4. Regarding the use of the A2 stock Some folks have asked about using the A2 stock on the 901. Maybe this has already been suggested and i missed it. How about putting a spacer in the rifle receiver extension to make it the same depth as the carbine tube and use the buffer and spring that came with the 901? Obviously great care would have to be taken in making sure the spacer was constructed to the proper dimensions. I haven't had the bolt fail to lock back during shooting, but did notice an odd phenomenon the other night. When opening the bolt with an empty magazine inserted, the bolt catch would pop up as soon as the carrier cleared the catch but before the bolt itself cleared the catch, preventing full rearward travel of the bolt. The carrier would the remain held partially back by the now tilted follower. The follower would remain tilted even when the carrier was pulled back to relieve pressure on the follower. Dropping the mag dropped the bolt of course. The bolt catch was inoperable because the bolt was held back by the follower. I don't ever recall this happening with a 5.56 AR. The way I found to avoid this occurrence was to pull back the bolt extremely quickly to prevent the bolt catch from popping up quickly enough to prevent rearward travel. While I realize that this could not occur when using the rifle as intended, it still struck me as a malfunction. Has anyone else noticed this happen? Same thing happens with my rifle. This only occurs administratively and never during live fire. Simply pull the bolt back with more force and this will prevent the issue from cropping up. I HAVE had this happen with a 5.56 AR but again, only administratively and only when i dont correctly pull the changing handle to the rear adequately. |
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Originally Posted By Magsz18:
Originally Posted By willcarter49gmail:
Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Anyone else have the bolt fail to lock back on an empty magazine? This happened at least 5 times out of 40 rounds this past Saturday (local range only allows one round in the magazine at a time). Was using Federal XM80762 & Aussie F4. Regarding the use of the A2 stock Some folks have asked about using the A2 stock on the 901. Maybe this has already been suggested and i missed it. How about putting a spacer in the rifle receiver extension to make it the same depth as the carbine tube and use the buffer and spring that came with the 901? Obviously great care would have to be taken in making sure the spacer was constructed to the proper dimensions. I haven't had the bolt fail to lock back during shooting, but did notice an odd phenomenon the other night. When opening the bolt with an empty magazine inserted, the bolt catch would pop up as soon as the carrier cleared the catch but before the bolt itself cleared the catch, preventing full rearward travel of the bolt. The carrier would the remain held partially back by the now tilted follower. The follower would remain tilted even when the carrier was pulled back to relieve pressure on the follower. Dropping the mag dropped the bolt of course. The bolt catch was inoperable because the bolt was held back by the follower. I don't ever recall this happening with a 5.56 AR. The way I found to avoid this occurrence was to pull back the bolt extremely quickly to prevent the bolt catch from popping up quickly enough to prevent rearward travel. While I realize that this could not occur when using the rifle as intended, it still struck me as a malfunction. Has anyone else noticed this happen? Same thing happens with my rifle. This only occurs administratively and never during live fire. Simply pull the bolt back with more force and this will prevent the issue from cropping up. I HAVE had this happen with a 5.56 AR but again, only administratively and only when i dont correctly pull the changing handle to the rear adequately. Happened to me during live fire. Carrier would catch on the bolt catch then the bolt would close after dropping the mag and moving the rifle. |
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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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How many rounds through your rifle?
I have had zero issues with short stroking but i have only ran three types of ammuntion through the rifle, 145 grain barnaul, 150 grain tula/wolf and i believe 168 grain federal. |
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Still under 100 rounds through it. That load one shoot one rule at my range doesn't lend itself to high round counts per visit. Didn't have this happen at all the first time out so it surprised me. Could be it just needs to have a few more rounds through it to smooth things out. Not too worried yet.
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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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Just anecdotal evidence here, but my 901 smoothed out considerably after the first 60 rounds (all 175 grain). Now at 140 rounds of 175 and 150 grain without a problem. Might want to try heavier rounds.
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Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Anyone else have the bolt fail to lock back on an empty magazine? This happened at least 5 times out of 40 rounds this past Saturday (local range only allows one round in the magazine at a time). Was using Federal XM80762 & Aussie F4. Regarding the use of the A2 stock Some folks have asked about using the A2 stock on the 901. Maybe this has already been suggested and i missed it. How about putting a spacer in the rifle receiver extension to make it the same depth as the carbine tube and use the buffer and spring that came with the 901? Obviously great care would have to be taken in making sure the spacer was constructed to the proper dimensions. I have only 85 rounds through my 901. But in those 85 rounds I had about 25 short strokes of varying degrees. Some would fail feed. Some would lock back on the follower on an empty Mag. It never locked back on the bolt catch. This is with 5 different loads...some factory some reloads of varying bullet weights. Initially I believed this to be caused by a buffer spring that was/is too stiff, but now that I have had more time to let it settle in my brain the more I believe this could well be caused by a fouled/ partially blocked gas tube, or missaligned gas block(not likely). Anyway...it's been sitting in the safe with the bolt locked back (in hopes that this will lighten the spring enough to cure the feed issues) for a couple of months now while I'm traveling for work. (I'll be home soon so I can shoot again...yea!) okay...bring on the flames! |
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I recently ran a Tubb AR-10 Flat Wire Spring in my 901. Shot 150 rounds of pretty light handloads and 20 rounds of Tula with no issues.
I was having a short stroking type issue with Fed M80 and Colt spec mags. Haven't tried the Tubb spring with this ammo/mag combo yet. |
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Originally Posted By eringobragh:
I recently ran a Tubb AR-10 Flat Wire Spring in my 901. Shot 150 rounds of pretty light handloads and 20 rounds of Tula with no issues. I was having a short stroking type issue with Fed M80 and Colt spec mags. Haven't tried the Tubb spring with this ammo/mag combo yet. Thanks for the link....If she doesn't play nice the next time I shoot her...I'll have to try one of those. |
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Originally Posted By eringobragh:
I recently ran a Tubb AR-10 Flat Wire Spring in my 901. Shot 150 rounds of pretty light handloads and 20 rounds of Tula with no issues. I was having a short stroking type issue with Fed M80 and Colt spec mags. Haven't tried the Tubb spring with this ammo/mag combo yet. I recently had my first problem with the 901. because of one of the colt spec Pmags. there is something going on with those things I think, or maybe not,. My one problem is not really proof of anything, thats for sure Getting within a few hundred rounds of 9000 rounds through the 901 I have and that was my first event. still have not cleaned it. the mag has been marked and I will fire 300 rounds through it this weekend to see what happens. |
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
Originally Posted By eringobragh:
I recently ran a Tubb AR-10 Flat Wire Spring in my 901. Shot 150 rounds of pretty light handloads and 20 rounds of Tula with no issues. I was having a short stroking type issue with Fed M80 and Colt spec mags. Haven't tried the Tubb spring with this ammo/mag combo yet. I recently had my first problem with the 901. because of one of the colt spec Pmags. there is something going on with those things I think, or maybe not,. My one problem is not really proof of anything, thats for sure Getting within a few hundred rounds of 9000 rounds through the 901 I have and that was my first event. still have not cleaned it. the mag has been marked and I will fire 300 rounds through it this weekend to see what happens. 9000 rounds. Nice. I would love to see you mount that big old Leupold you have on her again and see if you have any opening up of the groups you got 9000 rounds ago. I would also love to see the barrel with a bore scope. With the price of ammo, my 901 wont hit 9000 rounds for a long time! |
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
Originally Posted By eringobragh:
I recently ran a Tubb AR-10 Flat Wire Spring in my 901. Shot 150 rounds of pretty light handloads and 20 rounds of Tula with no issues. I was having a short stroking type issue with Fed M80 and Colt spec mags. Haven't tried the Tubb spring with this ammo/mag combo yet. I recently had my first problem with the 901. because of one of the colt spec Pmags. there is something going on with those things I think, or maybe not,. My one problem is not really proof of anything, thats for sure Getting within a few hundred rounds of 9000 rounds through the 901 I have and that was my first event. still have not cleaned it. the mag has been marked and I will fire 300 rounds through it this weekend to see what happens. This is what I expect once I get this problem worked out with mine...I am very pleased with most every other aspect of the gun...the only changes I intend to make are personal preferance things like pistol grip and trigger... 9000 rounds is a lot out of one gun...I figure I shoot aroiund 6K a year between all my guns. and that's a lot more than the average joe. I wish I had the time/money to shoot more...I might have more money if I'd quit building/buying more ARs...that damn BRD....get's me every time! |
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I stopped buying extra guns I dont really need or have a use for a few years ago. I use the money now to upgrade what I have with better optics, lights, NVG etc.
more ammo of course and training time. That way I get more use and skill from them instead of looking at a pile of guns in the safe I dont really use but the amount making me feel fuzzy and warm I keep seeing these pictures in the "tech" forum or other places and some of these guys have 5 or 6 guns, none of which has an optic or anything thing other then a rear BUIS, the one that came with it. They are all flat top as well of course. so that shows they want and optic and are not just iron sight shooters. then they will have up to 10 lowers laying there or half built guns, along with a few things like 22 conversion kits and something real expensive like a larue VFG or all kinjds of magpul stuff I look at that and think to myself "why keep buying and buying guns and lowers and all that shit, when you could use the money for putting optics on what you got and start buying ammo to actually use them" I swear i dont get it. They of course are always saying how much they wish they could afford an ACOG. As if an ACOG costs more then 10 stripped lowers. |
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Yeah...I know what you mean...the 901 is my latest purchase...but I also built a 300BLK upper and a 6.5 Grendel upper this year as well as the optics to go with. I only have 3 lowers and one is a pistol (Missouri just changed hunting rules) so no real excess here...almost all my guns have glass...a have a couple of scopes on back order...not much drives me more crazy than having a gun in the safe I can't shoot because it needs a scope.
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
I stopped buying extra guns I dont really need or have a use for a few years ago. I use the money now to upgrade what I have with better optics, lights, NVG etc. more ammo of course and training time. That way I get more use and skill from them instead of looking at a pile of guns in the safe I dont really use but the amount making me feel fuzzy and warm I keep seeing these pictures in the "tech" forum or other places and some of these guys have 5 or 6 guns, none of which has an optic or anything thing other then a rear BUIS, the one that came with it. They are all flat top as well of course. so that shows they want and optic and are not just iron sight shooters. then they will have up to 10 lowers laying there or half built guns, along with a few things like 22 conversion kits and something real expensive like a larue VFG or all kinjds of magpul stuff I look at that and think to myself "why keep buying and buying guns and lowers and all that shit, when you could use the money for putting optics on what you got and start buying ammo to actually use them" I swear i dont get it. They of course are always saying how much they wish they could afford an ACOG. As if an ACOG costs more then 10 stripped lowers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collecting |
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Originally Posted By Predator:
Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
I stopped buying extra guns I dont really need or have a use for a few years ago. I use the money now to upgrade what I have with better optics, lights, NVG etc. more ammo of course and training time. That way I get more use and skill from them instead of looking at a pile of guns in the safe I dont really use but the amount making me feel fuzzy and warm I keep seeing these pictures in the "tech" forum or other places and some of these guys have 5 or 6 guns, none of which has an optic or anything thing other then a rear BUIS, the one that came with it. They are all flat top as well of course. so that shows they want and optic and are not just iron sight shooters. then they will have up to 10 lowers laying there or half built guns, along with a few things like 22 conversion kits and something real expensive like a larue VFG or all kinjds of magpul stuff I look at that and think to myself "why keep buying and buying guns and lowers and all that shit, when you could use the money for putting optics on what you got and start buying ammo to actually use them" I swear i dont get it. They of course are always saying how much they wish they could afford an ACOG. As if an ACOG costs more then 10 stripped lowers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collecting hardy har har you know what I mean. |
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Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
Originally Posted By TechSpec:
Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
TechSpec, you realize no ground pounder is going to carry multiple uppers and ammo. The advantage is that the SCAR-H common receiver and the SP901 would allow changes at the unit level not at the individual soldier level. It simplifies logistics for the unit commander without having some of the baggage that comes along with maintaining an MTOE. If hes authorized 3 M110s and 97 M4s on the MTOE, but needs 9 M110s due to mission demands, he'll be short 6 rifles without some sort of magic. With the common receiver program he only needs to account for 100 "rifles". He can then order the 9 uppers he needs as "parts", not as more MTOE accountable items. No commander, platoon leader, platoon sergeant is going to have his soldiers carrying 2 separate weapons. The attractiveness comes from a logistics standpoint. Too much is made of a soldier carrying multiple uppers. The only time that seems to be a marketing point is when the 2 uppers are chambered in the same caliber and are carried by snipers who need long range uppers and a short "assaulter" upper. Dave, That is what I said, no ground pounder will carry two different magazines, calibers and spare uppers and buffer! This makes no sense since there is no demand nor request for the 7.62x51mm to reenter as a main battle cartridge. To date, standard army only used 7.62 in limited roles in shoulder arms IE snipers. Their mission is very suspicious. For a sniper to take advantage of multi caliber, he would have to change out his weapon under stress, in the field and switch ammo. No logic. A dedicated sniper rifle along with a M4 or your spotter being equipped with an M4 to take care of those situations has proven itself a winning combo time after time. No soldier should carry more than one type of ammo for his primary weapon. Bottom line. This is for any number of common sense reasons. Not sure why you called me "dave". There is demand for 7.62x51 rifles from certain units. Look at the SCAR-H, the SR-25 and the SR-25EMC. There is also demand for 7.62x51 rifles in more regular units. We're using M14 EBRs and M110s for squad designated marksmen, not just snipers. Having a precision marksman with a heavier round in a regular line units has become common practice. No person is going to take advantage of multi-calibers except from a commanders perspective. If I can't explain MTOE to you, I'm sorry, google it. However, it is good for commanders to have the option to make their rifles what they need them to be, as opposed to be authorized a certain number of 5.56 weapons and a certain number of 7.62 weapons . This way they can customize their arms rooms (not their rifles) for any possible missions. I'm currently an infantry officer. So I have a pretty good grasp on how great this would be for military officers who maintain an arms room. Hi Dave! |
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So without going back through 50 pages. What is the final answer on the 901?
Is there 2 versions - an LE and an SP? Or just one? |
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Originally Posted By M4A1:
So without going back through 50 pages. What is the final answer on the 901? Is there 2 versions - an LE and an SP? Or just one? Is listed as the LE901-16s on the colt website so I am assuming this is the permanent title for the rifle. But the serial number is MCC. It's not like the 6940/6920 or any previous colt rifles. It's not a sporter, its a modular carbine. Hope that helps. |
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Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By M4A1:
So without going back through 50 pages. What is the final answer on the 901? Is there 2 versions - an LE and an SP? Or just one? Is listed as the LE901-16s on the colt website so I am assuming this is the permanent title for the rifle. But the serial number is MCC. It's not like the 6940/6920 or any previous colt rifles. It's not a sporter, its a modular carbine. Hope that helps. Yes it does, thank you. So this is the one and only model being produced? They decided on one size rail, gas system length etc? Also, where are the FDE versions coming from? http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/ColtLE90116S.aspx |
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Originally Posted By M4A1:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By M4A1:
So without going back through 50 pages. What is the final answer on the 901? Is there 2 versions - an LE and an SP? Or just one? Is listed as the LE901-16s on the colt website so I am assuming this is the permanent title for the rifle. But the serial number is MCC. It's not like the 6940/6920 or any previous colt rifles. It's not a sporter, its a modular carbine. Hope that helps. Yes it does, thank you. So this is the one and only model being produced? They decided on one size rail, gas system length etc? Also, where are the FDE versions coming from? http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/ColtLE90116S.aspx I dont think anyone knows. When i called Colt and asked about the SP configuration they said that was simply old nomenclature and that the only model in the pipeline was the LE901. I would wait to see what kind of info we hear at SHOT. Im sure within the next six months we will see the FDE models as they're probably working on them now that they've pumped out quite a few black 901s. |
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the LE901 16S which is the semi auto ones everyone as then the CM901 which is the full auto versions that are being made there is a camo model about to come out. its one of those gay commercial patterns like mossy oak or some such the SP901 as the old name for the version they thought they were going to sell with the rifle length rail. but they changed their minds and made the model we have now, and changed the name |
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I have the hardest boner for the the desert annodized one (fde)! It's amazing looking. I was initially planning on purchasing that one but I had cash in hand July 20th and the only color avail was black. But I did get a cute letter if I waited for the desert annodized one I prob would have spent the money on other things like glass or NVgs. I'm happy now that I got the 901 though.
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I'll pass on the Mossy Oak as well, but I suspect Colt is going after the hunters, much like Daniel Defense and others.
I checked the Colt site and did some Googling, but can't find the FDE 901. Direction? |
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Originally Posted By J1911MCD:
I'll pass on the Mossy Oak as well, but I suspect Colt is going after the hunters, much like Daniel Defense and others. I checked the Colt site and did some Googling, but can't find the FDE 901. Direction? Colt 901 |
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Originally Posted By J1911MCD:
I'll pass on the Mossy Oak as well, but I suspect Colt is going after the hunters, much like Daniel Defense and others. I checked the Colt site and did some Googling, but can't find the FDE 901. Direction? Starting at Page 1 is recommended. |
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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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I think he means he cant find any info about it being for sale or info when its going to come out/updates
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Shawn's right about my search. I've been following this thread from the get go, but I'm not finding sale info of the Colt FDE version referred to by Leprechaun. It sounded as though it was a purchase option at the time in his post. The above link brings me to Colt's 901 web page, but the only info/pics are of the the black version.
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Originally Posted By J1911MCD:
Shawn's right about my search. I've been following this thread from the get go, but I'm not finding sale info of the Colt FDE version referred to by Leprechaun. It sounded as though it was a purchase option at the time in his post. The above link brings me to Colt's 901 web page, but the only info/pics are of the the black version. I may, in fact, be jumping the gun on it if it's not listed or for sale yet. Sorry for the confusion. In July I thought all color options would be for sale. They were not so I ended up buying a black one! But prior to that I saw shot show pics showing the desert brown fde and the desert digi which had me excited. If I had the option in July, I would have picked the desert brown or the USMC desert digi! |
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there is no info about when or if the FDE 901 is going to be for sale
the mossy oak is the only finish other then black that is definitely coming out I would not pass up a black 901 waiting on a digi camo of FDE 901 any time soon cause you may find yourself waiting a long time and watching 901 skyrocket to 3 grand when the panic buying really kicks off next time some nut case shoots a few people |
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No apologies necessary. Given a choice, I would have opted for FDE, however black will not deter me from having a 901.
Shawn's assessment of the 901 as a battle rifle, not a sniper system, is spot on. Compounded by it taking Magpul mags, being US made, allowing for solid atermarket accessories and you have a must have gun regardless of color. I'm on a list like many others and hopefully ahead of the panic crew. |
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Originally Posted By J1911MCD:
No apologies necessary. Given a choice, I would have opted for FDE, however black will not deter me from having a 901. Shawn's assessment of the 901 as a battle rifle, not a sniper system, is spot on. Compounded by it taking Magpul mags, being US made, allowing for solid atermarket accessories and you have a must have gun regardless of color. I'm on a list like many others and hopefully ahead of the panic crew. The bottom line is that IF you absolutely must have an FDE rifle you can always send out a black rifle to be cerakoted in any color you want. I wanted FDE too but the truth is that i would rather shoot the friggin gun for months and enjoy it rather than sit back and wait on something that we have zero information about. They're worth it, especially at the 2 grand price point and i am enjoying USING my gun more than i am looking at it. :) |
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Originally Posted By Magsz18:
Originally Posted By J1911MCD:
No apologies necessary. Given a choice, I would have opted for FDE, however black will not deter me from having a 901. Shawn's assessment of the 901 as a battle rifle, not a sniper system, is spot on. Compounded by it taking Magpul mags, being US made, allowing for solid atermarket accessories and you have a must have gun regardless of color. I'm on a list like many others and hopefully ahead of the panic crew. The bottom line is that IF you absolutely must have an FDE rifle you can always send out a black rifle to be cerakoted in any color you want. I wanted FDE too but the truth is that i would rather shoot the friggin gun for months and enjoy it rather than sit back and wait on something that we have zero information about. They're worth it, especially at the 2 grand price point and i am enjoying USING my gun more than i am looking at it. :) That was my exact thought process and I may cerakote it once her current surface gets a little more roughed up. But prior to that I think my cash will be going to more and more ammo and a quality scope. DMR for sure |
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Originally Posted By J1911MCD:
No apologies necessary. Given a choice, I would have opted for FDE, however black will not deter me from having a 901. Shawn's assessment of the 901 as a battle rifle, not a sniper system, is spot on. Compounded by it taking Magpul mags, being US made, allowing for solid atermarket accessories and you have a must have gun regardless of color. I'm on a list like many others and hopefully ahead of the panic crew. I can see it as a battle rifle or as a DMR rifle (designated marksman) Depending on how you set up your optics. |
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Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.
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It's a luxury item for me so I can hold out for an FDE one, however if I needed one to shoot badguys in the face then black would do fine.
Mossy oak or realtree is no bueno for me. I do like the look of the ATACs ACR though. Cheers |
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Originally Posted By buddyhoohaw:
It's a luxury item for me so I can hold out for an FDE one, however if I needed one to shoot badguys in the face then black would do fine. Mossy oak or realtree is no bueno for me. I do like the look of the ATACs ACR though. Cheers Yeah I have wanted the FDE ever since I saw it. That thing is sweet. But, since it may never see the the light of day, I will take black. I hate commercial camo hunting patterns on guns. They dont work all that great anyway |
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shikata ga nai
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Originally Posted By buddyhoohaw:
It's a luxury item for me so I can hold out for an FDE one, however if I needed one to shoot badguys in the face then black would do fine. Mossy oak or realtree is no bueno for me. I do like the look of the ATACs ACR though. Cheers Atacs FTW my 870 tactical is in Atacs and its sexy :) |
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that is a nice pic. I shot a 3/4 inch 3 shot group with my 901. Optic was ACOG TA11E. Fed 168 gold medal
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