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Originally Posted By Muricha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CZYdnsEKqk View Quote I wasn’t expecting to see this in the comments. |
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Originally Posted By oxford411: I wasn’t expecting to see this in the comments. https://i.imgur.com/wFz0aMb.jpg View Quote I don't believe it! MPC bolt, 89 rounds. AK monster post '2 weeks' ago. Where are the pics? |
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: I don't believe it! MPC bolt, 89 rounds. AK monster post '2 weeks' ago. Where are the pics? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Bishop3: Originally Posted By oxford411: I wasn't expecting to see this in the comments. https://i.imgur.com/wFz0aMb.jpg I don't believe it! MPC bolt, 89 rounds. AK monster post '2 weeks' ago. Where are the pics? Now if he would've posted 87 rounds , maybe ! |
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For reference the M5 M-lok rail, thickness, length, etc.
Thickness is a +/- 0.09 in. M5 Colt rail Attached File CM7 Colt rail Attached File Colt 6960 Centurian rail Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: Charlie's el oh el! Yes, they are a special bunch. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Bishop3: Originally Posted By TheRedBaron: My man, do you think you are adding value by posting the same video over and over? We see it, it shows up multiple times per page. If that's your Youtube channel, please go shill elsewhere. Charlie's el oh el! Yes, they are a special bunch. The lack of common sense and manners in this particular thread led me to choose to not participate going forward. I planned to just read and learn, be an interested observer if you will. (I don’t yet own an M5). I had assumed the act of deleting my posts would be positive for those genuinely interested. Since you can’t ‘disappear’ a post box, I inserted a nice very short very well done M5 video for anyone who hadn’t seen an M5 in person, (that video is the best visual representation of a new M5 that I have seen so far). And no words. Just music. Form your own opinion kinda marketing. The IQ of anyone thinking I own Charlie’s Customs is beyond my ability to communicate with. Your just on your own there. And finally. I ain’t ‘your man’. Had I been, you would have been taught the ability to logically assume the video was a place marker. You would have also noticed that the video didn’t play unless you pushed the play button. I get it. You pushed the button repeatedly. I can’t help that. I again, default to my lack of ability to communicate with you. Several well respected (by me) posters requested that we stay on topic of the M5. It seemed to me like a small request with allot of common sense. Upon reviewing some of my posts I observed that some probably weren’t relevant to the most asked information. OMG, the barrel! I was creating ‘noise’ out of excitement of a new Colt and too many keyboard hours. My bad. So I respected the criticism, saw some truth to it and removed ‘my noise’. Period, end of conspiracy. As for my choice of placeholder, DON’T REPEATEDLY CLICK THE PLAY ICON. When left alone it’s relatively benign. Now a few of you Colt Forum experts can go back to cannibalizing each other. To fling your pew at me will require you follow me to a different thread. I had previously chose to monitor but not participate in hopes of getting new info. I’ve never been fond of staring at a mess so I’ll once again attempt to exit. |
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Fellow gun enthusiast, it is enough to have 'half a dozen or more place holders' of the same linked video from the same poster. Flooding a thread on the internet.
Yes, we have, seen shills entertain this site and forum. Especially in the case of a new release, I think it does raise eyebrows & also believe there are still plenty Colt M5s left to sell. Eta: I hope that explains it. |
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Originally Posted By Muricha: The lack of common sense and manners in this particular thread led me to choose to not participate going forward. View Quote Im right there with you. I have considered this industry section my 'internet home' for many years and have always enjoyed coming here. I have learned a lot from other members over the years which has always been my goal. I have a private Facebook group for Colt AR's but I have still enjoyed coming here because many of you are very knowledgeable and I have enjoyed interacting with you. Having said that, the amount ego's flexed in here, the almost constant sarcasm, and pointless hate posts has just about convinced me to stay away. There was a great Facebook group that was the CRA- US military weapons page. It has been ruined in a similar many and many of us original members now rarely go back. Its just unfortunate that we can't have a quality place open to others without having to deal with the grade school playground attitudes and comments. Such is life I guess. Change is constant and not always for the better. |
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I read the Colt Industry forum almost daily, to learn from some very knowledgeable “Colt guys” and to enjoy their passion for the hobby. My father was a career Marine and he had a passion for Colt firearms, so I have it in my blood.
With the exception of some semi-frequent drive by posters and some occasional, and relatively benign, flare ups between regular posters(which are unavoidable) there is only one regular poster that finds it necessary to be persistently in attack mode. The Sarge simply can’t read past a post he disagrees with, without either making a smart-assed remark or going into attack mode in a barely literate post. Nobody has to prove shit to you Sarge, so either read past the post, or if your lack of will won’t allow you to do that, then post “I disagree” and move the f~k on. You are largely responsible for the toxicity in this thread, so get your shit squared. |
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Originally Posted By CountyWorker: I read the Colt Industry forum almost daily, to learn from some very knowledgeable "Colt guys" and to enjoy their passion for the hobby. My father was a career Marine and he had a passion for Colt firearms, so I have it in my blood. With the exception of some semi-frequent drive by posters and some occasional, and relatively benign, flare ups between regular posters(which are unavoidable) there is only one regular poster that finds it necessary to be persistently in attack mode. The Sarge simply can't read past a post he disagrees with, without either making a smart-assed remark or going into attack mode in a barely literate post. Nobody has to prove shit to you Sarge, so either read past the post, or if your lack of will won't allow you to do that, then post "I disagree" and move the f~k on. You are largely responsible for the toxicity in this thread, so get your shit squared. View Quote a Question for a few of you. 1. How many of you with an M5 plan on putting a scope on it? 2. Different trigger? 3. Does anyone have an Ambie lower that they would compare the M5 lower to? I have an LMT MARS piston rifle. I like the colt lower a little more. The ambie controls are bigger on the Colt. Does anyone have an LWRC or KAC lower to compare it to? I'd love to hear about it. Thanks in advance |
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A Face palm too.
RDS is set-up on a couple SBRs already. So on my M5 I'm planning on going to a TA33 w/ a piggy back RMR when I can. Trigger will be a Geissele, all the way in the SSA flavor. I've been wanting to try the newer lightning bow (pricey for the new look). The mil-spec trigger certainly works for all intended purposes. Has Colt ever included a slick premium trigger, match grade or other FCG besides a boring mil-spec? |
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Can't never could 'til try came along.
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: Has Colt ever included a slick premium trigger, match grade or other FCG besides a boring mil-spec? View Quote Not that I'm aware of, but that is kind of the point. I remember looking at Daniel Defense rifles and noticing they had a Geissele trigger, and thinking. Oh, that is where some of that extra cost is coming in. With that said, that was when 6920s were about $1000 and DDs were about $1200 to $1400. 6920s are still about $1000 but the DD rifles are closer to $2k now. |
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Other than the licensed Colt Competition guns, I've not seen any. Those (some models) shipped with CMT 2 stage triggers. View Quote CMC is here in TX. Good to know & thanks. It would be a nice surprise if Colt ever does this on their in-house rifles. The M5 would be the one. eta: typo |
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: CMT is here in TX. Good to know & thanks. It would be a nice surprise if Colt ever does this on their in-house rifles. The M5 would be the one. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Bishop3: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Other than the licensed Colt Competition guns, I've not seen any. Those (some models) shipped with CMT is here in TX. Good to know & thanks. It would be a nice surprise if Colt ever does this on their in-house rifles. The M5 would be the one. Typo on my part, CMC triggers in those CC rifles. Fixed my previous post. |
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Originally Posted By MGYSGT8541: Just curious as to why you think colt isn't close to LMT. Both use button rifling and same materials. I have an LMT and it's an awesome weapon but the 6940 is solid. The M5 seems to be on par with my LMT. Very close View Quote LMT has an easily replaceable / removeable barrel, mono upper, true ambi controls, coated buffer tube, properly profiled barrels, and [expected for the price] cleaned up forging flashings. They also offer spare parts with a variety of rail options (both connectivity-type and length) as well as barrel lengths, gas options, caliber options, and operating types (DI or Piston). The 6940 upper is nice but outdated - the barrel installation / removal method is a PITA plus it's only available in picatinny and in one length. The Colt Canada MRR quality is more in line with LMT but it still has the PITA barrel mounting and we'll never see that stateside thanks to the non-compete with Colt USA. On top of this Colt USA seems to be allergic to any new mono uppers thanks to LMT's patents / royalties. The M5 is a move in the right direction but I'd rather an LWRCI for $2-300 less, true ambi, and a quality fit / finish. It should be $1-200 cheaper than the LWRCI, in line with LE6940 pricing or just a wee bit above (but below SOCOM pricing, as I stated prior). Its a nice gun but Colt is no LMT (nor even LWRCI). |
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Other than the licensed Colt Competition guns, I've not seen any. Those (some models) shipped with Edited. View Quote Didn’t the old Accurized Hbar 6724 came with a different FCG? I’m quite sure the hammer was a low mass style.. could be wrong though |
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So, to sum up this thread.
1. Pre release - New Colt rifle coming! Yay! 2. Post release - Colt rifle too expensive for what you get. ? |
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I regret nothing. The end.
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Originally Posted By Frens: Didn’t the old Accurized Hbar 6724 came with a different FCG? I’m quite sure the hammer was a low mass style.. could be wrong though View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Frens: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Other than the licensed Colt Competition guns, I've not seen any. Those (some models) shipped with Edited. Didn’t the old Accurized Hbar 6724 came with a different FCG? I’m quite sure the hammer was a low mass style.. could be wrong though You are correct, I'd not seen one. The first lo mass hammer that I'd seen was in the Expanses. 6724 pic/circa 2010.... Attached File No idea what else was done to these models. |
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Can't never could 'til try came along.
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You guys are correct, the CR6720 and CR6724 Elite HBAR's (1/9 barrel) had match triggers in them from the factory. I will post some pictures tonight.
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Originally Posted By dadasmithywinkle: LMT has an easily replaceable / removeable barrel, mono upper, true ambi controls, coated buffer tube, properly profiled barrels, and [expected for the price] cleaned up forging flashings. They also offer spare parts with a variety of rail options (both connectivity-type and length) as well as barrel lengths, gas options, caliber options, and operating types (DI or Piston). The 6940 upper is nice but outdated - the barrel installation / removal method is a PITA plus it's only available in picatinny and in one length. The Colt Canada MRR quality is more in line with LMT but it still has the PITA barrel mounting and we'll never see that stateside thanks to the non-compete with Colt USA. On top of this Colt USA seems to be allergic to any new mono uppers thanks to LMT's patents / royalties. The M5 is a move in the right direction but I'd rather an LWRCI for $2-300 less, true ambi, and a quality fit / finish. It should be $1-200 cheaper than the LWRCI, in line with LE6940 pricing or just a wee bit above (but below SOCOM pricing, as I stated prior). Its a nice gun but Colt is no LMT (nor even LWRCI). View Quote colt barrels are made to a spec that many strive for. Very accurate. You may not like the profile but that doesn't make them bad. Colt barrels are some of the best combat barrels around. Thanks for the detailed reply. Good to see someone post in a conversational manner and not cry (county worker) |
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Here are a few shots of Colts former factory match trigger.
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Originally Posted By Minuteman1636: Here are a few shots of Colts former factory match trigger. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/336740/20221010_152108_jpg-2558907.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/336740/20221010_152118_jpg-2558909.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/336740/20221010_152126_jpg-2558910.JPG View Quote Thanks Minuteman1636. |
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Thanks for the info men. Hmm. Colt hasn't put a slick upgraded trigger in its rifle(s) since.
Will likely not stay with the stock mil-spec trigger in my M5 & have several of my Colt triggers in the parts drawer (I save the original). I'm also spoiled on G triggers but they ain't cheap! I'm wanting to save on cost & try the Schmid Tool 2-stage in the M5 because I don't care at all for an MBT (IMHO even the discount Geissele G2S beats an Larue MBT everyday). Has anyone used a $70 Schmid Tool 2-stage, please comment? Good morning & have a nice day. |
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: Thanks for the info men. Hmm. Colt hasn't put a slick upgraded trigger in its rifle(s) since. Will likely not stay with the stock mil-spec trigger in my M5 & have several of my Colt triggers in the parts drawer (I save the original). I'm also spoiled on G triggers but they ain't cheap! I'm wanting to save on cost & try the Schmid Tool 2-stage in the M5 because I don't care at all for an MBT (IMHO even the discount Geissele G2S beats an Larue MBT everyday). Has anyone used a $70 Schmid Tool 2-stage, please comment? Good morning & have a nice day. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: Thanks for the info men. Hmm. Colt hasn't put a slick upgraded trigger in its rifle(s) since. Will likely not stay with the stock mil-spec trigger in my M5 & have several of my Colt triggers in the parts drawer (I save the original). I'm also spoiled on G triggers but they ain't cheap! I'm wanting to save on cost & try the Schmid Tool 2-stage in the M5 because I don't care at all for an MBT (IMHO even the discount Geissele G2S beats an Larue MBT everyday). Has anyone used a $70 Schmid Tool 2-stage, please comment? Good morning & have a nice day. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Bishop3: Thanks for the info men. Hmm. Colt hasn't put a slick upgraded trigger in its rifle(s) since. Will likely not stay with the stock mil-spec trigger in my M5 & have several of my Colt triggers in the parts drawer (I save the original). I'm also spoiled on G triggers but they ain't cheap! I'm wanting to save on cost & try the Schmid Tool 2-stage in the M5 because I don't care at all for an MBT (IMHO even the discount Geissele G2S beats an Larue MBT everyday). Has anyone used a $70 Schmid Tool 2-stage, please comment? Good morning & have a nice day. I’ve found them to be pretty good, especially considering the price. I think they’re an upgrade over the “mil-spec” triggers. I wouldn’t buy one if I was looking for “best”, though. IIRC, I put Larue HD trigger springs in them. @minuteman1636 thanks for the pics. Originally Posted By drw1006: So, to sum up this thread. 1. Pre release - New Colt rifle coming! Yay! 2. Post release - Colt rifle too expensive for what you get. ? I think the price is pretty reasonable. |
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I was being a smart butt.
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I regret nothing. The end.
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AU has dropped the price to $1725. Another $25 drop and I might have to jump in. I was hoping to pay off my credit card sooner rather than later, but overtime seems to be picking back up anyway.
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Originally Posted By H53EXPERT: AU has dropped the price to $1725. Another $25 drop and I might have to jump in. I was hoping to pay off my credit card sooner rather than later, but overtime seems to be picking back up anyway. View Quote That may be the lowest price I've seen ($1725) & is $25 less that what I got mine for shipped. How low can it go? |
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Looks like they still have 43 in stock.
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: I haven't been able to see live inventory. How to? View Quote With shopping cart systems like theirs, you add a number that you think is higher than what they have in stock. The system will only add what they actually have entered into the system. For example, if you enter 100 into your basket, the system is only going to show 43. The flaw with our concept is that the retailer could actually have a higher quantity on hand but only have part of it entered into the system. |
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Originally Posted By Minuteman1636: With shopping cart systems like theirs, you add a number that you think is higher than what they have in stock. The system will only add what they actually have entered into the system. For example, if you enter 100 into your basket, the system is only going to show 43. The flaw with our concept is that the retailer could actually have a higher quantity on hand but only have part of it entered into the system. View Quote Learned something new today, thanks! |
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Originally Posted By Bishop3: Learned something new today, thanks! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Bishop3: Originally Posted By Minuteman1636: With shopping cart systems like theirs, you add a number that you think is higher than what they have in stock. The system will only add what they actually have entered into the system. For example, if you enter 100 into your basket, the system is only going to show 43. The flaw with our concept is that the retailer could actually have a higher quantity on hand but only have part of it entered into the system. Learned something new today, thanks! If you leave them in your cart it will also auto-subtract when ones are sold. |
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Originally Posted By Minuteman1636: Looks like the price is back up to $1950. It seems their shopping cart has been changed too. The search feature doesn't seem to work very well. View Quote Looks like a minor webpage refresh happened. Definitely not as user friendly for what a lot of us were doing with it here. You have to keep adding (or subtracting) qty from the cart until it won’t let you anymore. |
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https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_15JPSS22P00000123_1501_-NONE-_-NONE-
DOJ purchased the M5. |
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FN released the SCAR 15P and back in the rifle caliber pistol market.
I hope Colt will release 5.56m/300BLK/9mm M5 pistols next year. |
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Originally Posted By Coalkoy: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_15JPSS22P00000123_1501_-NONE-_-NONE- DOJ purchased the M5. View Quote For $20k they got what 15, maybe... |
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Originally Posted By tactical_dude: For $20k they got what 15, maybe... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By tactical_dude: Originally Posted By Coalkoy: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_15JPSS22P00000123_1501_-NONE-_-NONE- DOJ purchased the M5. For $20k they got what 15, maybe... At the bottom of the the contract summary it indicates 10. Product or Service Code(PSC) PRODUCTS 10: WEAPONS 1095: MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS |
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Well, how is everyone liking their M5s so far? Merry Christmas!
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Originally Posted By friendswoodeod: Well, how is everyone liking their M5s so far? Merry Christmas! View Quote First, let me say I am Colt through and through. However, I am not impressed with mine. I am lefty and it really is not a true Ambi lower. The lower forgings are sloppy. It's just not every innovative. I am sad about this, but glad I have it in the stable. |
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I am assuming that aftermarket triggers aren’t an issue in these lowers, just have to use the factory pins?
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Originally Posted By huey_crew_chief: First, let me say I am Colt through and through. However, I am not impressed with mine. I am lefty and it really is not a true Ambi lower. The lower forgings are sloppy. It's just not every innovative. I am sad about this, but glad I have it in the stable. View Quote |
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