SP901 / LE901-16S .308 Rifle: Picture Thread, New T&E 901 M.A.R.C. Modular rail page 78 (Page 38 of 51)
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Originally Posted By Overgassing:
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Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
Overgassing: Not by chance anywhere around Northeast Tx are ya? I'm in Houston Status on your upper? Did you ever get it fixed? If so, have you used the TBAC 30P-1 can on it any more? https://thunderbeastarms.com/pdf/TBAC-30P-1.pdf Did you ask TBAC about possible back pressure with that model of can yet? In the link, it doesn't appear primarily geared for semi use (i.e. for bolt guns mostly). Look under the "Use" category. |
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Howdy,
The Colt LE901-16S Conversion Kit is shipping out on a retail packaged card form. Here is what I have received. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11370644/2013-11-08%2014.34.59.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11370644/2013-11-08%2014.35.18.jpg
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Originally Posted By Daybreak:
Howdy, The Colt LE901-16S Conversion Kit is shipping out on a retail packaged card form. Here is what I have received. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11370644/2013-11-08%2014.34.59.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11370644/2013-11-08%2014.35.18.jpg ![]() I have heard that the adapter kit is going to be available for retail sale. Hopefully that means they will be offered at less than MSRP in the near future. |
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I too was a little disappointed at the $294 price, guess I don't have a choice.Since my manu date was 12/12.... I also was under the impression that they would " gift " me the adapter.... since I thought it was part of the weapon when I bought it ( my bad ).
Has anyone ever tried to get a 20" barrel made for this ? I'm working on it, i tried to get some information from Colt CS and they " refused " to provide any info. Their standard statement was " sir " we dont have that type of information " and there are " no aftermarket products that will fit this gun , we simply manufacture the weapon and sell it as is " ????? Not what I was expecting. |
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Originally Posted By robertl:
Finally decided on an optic for my 901. I've been shooting it with a 1.25-4 30mm Leupold Euro model while I saved some cash and decided what I wanted. I finally decided on a Mark 8 1.1-8 CQBSS with the M-TMR reticle. I absolutely love this optic. I got it mounted and zeroed just in time for deer season and have carried it several days. I also ordered the correct BDC dial for the M118 load I shoot in the 901. Never got to take a deer with it, but I spent a lot of time in the stand with it playing with the reticle. Here's some photos of the scope mounted on the 901. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/robertlee3rd/image-16.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/robertlee3rd/image-14.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/robertlee3rd/image-13.jpg One in the stand. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/robertlee3rd/image-12.jpg In Missouri, we are limited to a ten round magazine for deer hunting. Magpul shows a ten round mag on their website but is not selling them yet. I decided to cut down a Pmag for hunting and bench use. I cut the magazine body through the middle and ground down the top 3/8" of the outside of the lower piece, then ground down the inside of the bottom 3/8" of the upper piece so that they fit into each other. I epoxied the two pieces together, cut down the spring and reassembled the mag. I cut the mag to hold 7 rounds. I wanted it as short as I could and still get hold of it easily. It looks a little funny, but it works great. Much handier in a deer stand or on the bench. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a316/robertlee3rd/image-15.jpg ETA, sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. Very very nice glass. That is my goal as well! Awesome job on the 7rd mag! |
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Originally Posted By veeklog:
Damn, I don't know how much longer I can wait to buy this rifle. I want to pay cash for it, and halfway there, but I may buckle down and throw it in a CC through Clyde's. I just don't want to put it on my CC since it was after the holidays. Do it! You know Colt produces firearms in batches. Once these are sold out you will have to wait until they produce them again. You know you want one! |
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Originally Posted By 3BNRANGER:
I apologize if this has been addressed in the previous 74 pages. Is Colt planning on making this in a 18" and/or 20" barreled flavor? ShawnMT posted something about an 18" version a while back but ive seen nothing else about one. |
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Originally Posted By RumbleTruck:
ShawnMT posted something about an 18" version a while back but ive seen nothing else about one. Originally Posted By RumbleTruck:
Originally Posted By 3BNRANGER:
I apologize if this has been addressed in the previous 74 pages. Is Colt planning on making this in a 18" and/or 20" barreled flavor? ShawnMT posted something about an 18" version a while back but ive seen nothing else about one. Story is that a few were made for the military inquiry for a carbine replacement for the M110. Since that didnt go anywhere the were dumped. |
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Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Story is that a few were made for the military inquiry for a carbine replacement for the M110. Since that didnt go anywhere the were dumped. Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Originally Posted By RumbleTruck:
Originally Posted By 3BNRANGER:
I apologize if this has been addressed in the previous 74 pages. Is Colt planning on making this in a 18" and/or 20" barreled flavor? ShawnMT posted something about an 18" version a while back but ive seen nothing else about one. Story is that a few were made for the military inquiry for a carbine replacement for the M110. Since that didnt go anywhere the were dumped. Dang, an 18" would be nice |
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"But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself... “Baa.” Col. Dave Grossman
"But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself... “Baa.” Col. Dave Grossman
| Hello all! I ponied up the $300 to get the adapter, I figure since I got my rifle for $1900 a year and a half ago, I can't bitch too much with how much they're selling for nowadays. Anyway I took it to my local range where I rented a Ruger SR-556, the design of the rail keeps it from interfacing with the adapter. at the recent local gun show, I must have fited 4 or 5 uppers to my 901 lower without any issue. So be warned for those hoping to get a cheap piston upper on the 901, the SR-556 is a no go. |
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Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
I will wait for the price to go down! 300 is crazy! I thought this part was going to come with the rifle in the first place! Now charging 300 is like why... ESP if they are not even going to continue the rifle. Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By roguesam:
Hallelujah! Colt has FINALLY released the mag well adapter to the rest of the unwashed masses!!! I will wait for the price to go down! 300 is crazy! I thought this part was going to come with the rifle in the first place! Now charging 300 is like why... ESP if they are not even going to continue the rifle. If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured. Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. |
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Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Story is that a few were made for the military inquiry for a carbine replacement for the M110. Since that didnt go anywhere the were dumped. Originally Posted By Postal0311:
Originally Posted By RumbleTruck:
Originally Posted By 3BNRANGER:
I apologize if this has been addressed in the previous 74 pages. Is Colt planning on making this in a 18" and/or 20" barreled flavor? ShawnMT posted something about an 18" version a while back but ive seen nothing else about one. Story is that a few were made for the military inquiry for a carbine replacement for the M110. Since that didnt go anywhere the were dumped. thats it. the 18 inch had a hand full made to submit to replace the M110. with match SS barrels the mIl changed their mind and colt decided not to bother. its not going to happen |
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Originally Posted By W_E_G: If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured.
Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. It's a very small part that is rather simple, and could be turned out by a competent machinist for rather less than $300. If only someone would measure theirs & publish the dimensions, they could be cranked out by someone else. Maybe someone would even be able to figure out how to cram an AK mag in there... |
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
It's a very small part that is rather simple, and could be turned out by a competent machinist for rather less than $300. If only someone would measure theirs & publish the dimensions, they could be cranked out by someone else. Maybe someone would even be able to figure out how to cram an AK mag in there... Originally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By W_E_G: If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured.
Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. It's a very small part that is rather simple, and could be turned out by a competent machinist for rather less than $300. If only someone would measure theirs & publish the dimensions, they could be cranked out by someone else. Maybe someone would even be able to figure out how to cram an AK mag in there... a version of the 901 that will take the AK mag and work with 556, 308 and 763x39 is already coming |
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
a version of the 901 that will take the AK mag and work with 556, 308 and 763x39 is already coming Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
Originally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By W_E_G: If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured.
Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. It's a very small part that is rather simple, and could be turned out by a competent machinist for rather less than $300. If only someone would measure theirs & publish the dimensions, they could be cranked out by someone else. Maybe someone would even be able to figure out how to cram an AK mag in there... a version of the 901 that will take the AK mag and work with 556, 308 and 763x39 is already coming Is this a new version of the 901 or just a different magwell adapter? |
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 Leprechaun-33-:
One of my very good friends gave me this today!....... https://i.imgur.com/TmHxfZC.jpg Guess The 00114 is finally in the cool guy club! Did anyone's else have a tough time putting the block into the lower for the first time? Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By W_E_G:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By roguesam:
Hallelujah! Colt has FINALLY released the mag well adapter to the rest of the unwashed masses!!! I will wait for the price to go down! 300 is crazy! I thought this part was going to come with the rifle in the first place! Now charging 300 is like why... ESP if they are not even going to continue the rifle. If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured. Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. One of my very good friends gave me this today!....... https://i.imgur.com/TmHxfZC.jpg Guess The 00114 is finally in the cool guy club! Did anyone's else have a tough time putting the block into the lower for the first time? "GAVE" you? How do I get on his friends list? |
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Originally Posted By masakari:
"GAVE" you? How do I get on his friends list? Originally Posted By masakari:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By W_E_G:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By roguesam:
Hallelujah! Colt has FINALLY released the mag well adapter to the rest of the unwashed masses!!! I will wait for the price to go down! 300 is crazy! I thought this part was going to come with the rifle in the first place! Now charging 300 is like why... ESP if they are not even going to continue the rifle. If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured. Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. One of my very good friends gave me this today!....... https://i.imgur.com/TmHxfZC.jpg Guess The 00114 is finally in the cool guy club! Did anyone's else have a tough time putting the block into the lower for the first time? "GAVE" you? How do I get on his friends list? Good question. By being reliable, bros before hoes, and I gave him a lot of ammo. |
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Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
One of my very good friends gave me this today!....... https://i.imgur.com/TmHxfZC.jpg Guess The 00114 is finally in the cool guy club! Did anyone's else have a tough time putting the block into the lower for the first time? Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By W_E_G:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By roguesam:
Hallelujah! Colt has FINALLY released the mag well adapter to the rest of the unwashed masses!!! I will wait for the price to go down! 300 is crazy! I thought this part was going to come with the rifle in the first place! Now charging 300 is like why... ESP if they are not even going to continue the rifle. If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured. Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. One of my very good friends gave me this today!....... https://i.imgur.com/TmHxfZC.jpg Guess The 00114 is finally in the cool guy club! Did anyone's else have a tough time putting the block into the lower for the first time? No. Nice set up you have. I have the same too. 6940 upper is the way to go on these. I actually don't like the way it goes together though. Putting the adapter into the lower first makes more sense to me. I also don't like how the lower can only hinge 15 degrees.. |
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Originally Posted By cobra928:
No. Nice set up you have. I have the same too. 6940 upper is the way to go on these. I actually don't like the way it goes together though. Putting the adapter into the lower first makes more sense to me. I also don't like how the lower can only hinge 15 degrees.. Originally Posted By cobra928:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By W_E_G:
Originally Posted By Leprechaun-33-:
Originally Posted By roguesam:
Hallelujah! Colt has FINALLY released the mag well adapter to the rest of the unwashed masses!!! I will wait for the price to go down! 300 is crazy! I thought this part was going to come with the rifle in the first place! Now charging 300 is like why... ESP if they are not even going to continue the rifle. If its something you think you REALLY WANT, you might think about getting while it is available for the rifle in the form yours is configured. Otherwise, you will suddenly find out that the manufacturer has "changed" the base-design, and the part you were waiting to buy is now "obsolete." If you think $300 is a lot to pay for a part now, wait until they stop making it. One of my very good friends gave me this today!....... https://i.imgur.com/TmHxfZC.jpg Guess The 00114 is finally in the cool guy club! Did anyone's else have a tough time putting the block into the lower for the first time? No. Nice set up you have. I have the same too. 6940 upper is the way to go on these. I actually don't like the way it goes together though. Putting the adapter into the lower first makes more sense to me. I also don't like how the lower can only hinge 15 degrees.. Thanks. Now I gotta find a buyer for the 6940 lower to help my saving for quality glass on the 308 upper. I also plan on figuring out a way to package the spare spring and buffer for my hiking bag. At first when trying to insert the adapter into the lower it was a bit tight. And trying to do quick reloads with the 5.56 mag will take some practice! It would be sweet to slap a Lwrc six8 upper on the 901 lower ;) |
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This website shows a 901 as well. http://www.aftermathgirls.com/2014/01/28/gundoll-colt-le901/img_0238/
Number 000118 being used as a display model.
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1979679_456214194507289_491999708_n.jpg Is that a KAC rear BUIS? If it is, I thought the top rail was too high for that to work with the front BUIS. Anyone know if the Brownells barrel extension torque tool for the AR10 fits the 901? |
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| I just got it back the first week of March. Using the same suppressor but I had to go with an SLR adj gas block. Colt replaced the upper receiver and barrel since it is modular and not replaced separately per Colt. It shoots great, but a word of warning ... Do not try to remove the flash suppressor or do any type of twisting to tighten or loosen anything with the gun assembled. Take the upper receiver off before doing any twisting such as removing or reinstalling flash suppressor or installing or removing a suppressor. You will stress the rear lug and the damage may not show up for awhile. And Colt does not have any spare parts. You will have to wait till they make a production run before getting any parts for repair. That is why it took from September of 2013 till March of 2014. I asked and they do not have short barrels nor any plans for one at the moment. |
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Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Is that a KAC rear BUIS? If it is, I thought the top rail was too high for that to work with the front BUIS. Anyone know if the Brownells barrel extension torque tool for the AR10 fits the 901? Originally Posted By 1811GNR:
Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1979679_456214194507289_491999708_n.jpg Is that a KAC rear BUIS? If it is, I thought the top rail was too high for that to work with the front BUIS. Anyone know if the Brownells barrel extension torque tool for the AR10 fits the 901? Brownells has a section that you can ask technical questions and a tech will get back to you. But from my experience. No tools work on the 901 that are for something else except maybe punches. This gun is a different beast. |
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Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
I'm still waiting to see a LE901 with a short upper on it. In about a month I will get the stamp back. I'm looking to go with a 6945 upper if I can ever find one at a realistic price. colt has no plans on any other barrel lengths. a few months ago a couple of 18 inch prototypes were out being played with and they were meant to be submissions to be the new M110 carbine. all that fell through and no more were even made in 18 inch. |
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
<a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/014-22.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/014-22.jpg</a> <a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/005-51.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/005-51.jpg</a> <a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/015-19.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/015-19.jpg</a> <a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/019-9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/019-9.jpg</a> Dude, What Night Vision is that!? Jihadi Killer 3K? |
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Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
colt has no plans on any other barrel lengths. a few months ago a couple of 18 inch prototypes were out being played with and they were meant to be submissions to be the new M110 carbine. all that fell through and no more were even made in 18 inch. Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
Originally Posted By CalveryDemon:
I'm still waiting to see a LE901 with a short upper on it. In about a month I will get the stamp back. I'm looking to go with a 6945 upper if I can ever find one at a realistic price. colt has no plans on any other barrel lengths. a few months ago a couple of 18 inch prototypes were out being played with and they were meant to be submissions to be the new M110 carbine. all that fell through and no more were even made in 18 inch. Yeah I was referring to individuals attaching a short 5.56 upper that had the stamp; not a stock configuration....I've yet to see what one looks like. |
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Originally Posted By RumbleTruck:
Dude, What Night Vision is that!? Jihadi Killer 3K? Originally Posted By RumbleTruck:
Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601:
<a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/014-22.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/014-22.jpg</a> <a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/005-51.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/005-51.jpg</a> <a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/015-19.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/015-19.jpg</a> <a href="http://s936.photobucket.com/user/shawnm4a1/media/019-9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad201/shawnm4a1/019-9.jpg</a> Dude, What Night Vision is that!? Jihadi Killer 3K? a PAS13 thermal weapon sight |
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