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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:22:08 PM EDT
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I'm in the process of building my MK12 and trying to find factory Colt parts but I'm not having much luck aside from paying crazy prices. So far it's either the EE or gunbroker, neither of which I would prefer to go through. Does Colt ever resupply online retailers or do I try my luck elsewhere? Do you guys have any ideas? Thanks Being honest with you, I can't remember the last time I saw a retailer actually have new Colt parts in stock online or in person, if I buy Colt stuff it is usually used from here or other online sources. |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:30:05 PM EDT
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Being honest with you, I can't remember the last time I saw a retailer actually have new Colt parts in stock online or in person, if I buy Colt stuff it is usually used from here or other online sources. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm in the process of building my MK12 and trying to find factory Colt parts but I'm not having much luck aside from paying crazy prices. So far it's either the EE or gunbroker, neither of which I would prefer to go through. Does Colt ever resupply online retailers or do I try my luck elsewhere? Do you guys have any ideas? Thanks Being honest with you, I can't remember the last time I saw a retailer actually have new Colt parts in stock online or in person, if I buy Colt stuff it is usually used from here or other online sources. This. Colt parts are hard to find. |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:34:24 PM EDT
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Have you tried SAW?
http://www.specializedarmament.com/ They usually have just about any Colt part you want, but they are expensive. |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:34:32 PM EDT
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Try Brownells
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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:39:56 PM EDT
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Have you tried SAW? http://www.specializedarmament.com/ They usually have just about any Colt part you want, but they are expensive. Yep, SAW is the only show in town I could find for new Colt parts. |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:40:39 PM EDT
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There are no cheap, available Colt parts.
You can pay to play, or hunt the EE for used. Even when in stock, Colt parts at retail are far more expensive than no-name equivalents. Why? Because they can, and suckers pay more for the Pony. |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:48:52 PM EDT
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Being honest with you, I can't remember the last time I saw a retailer actually have new Colt parts in stock online or in person, if I buy Colt stuff it is usually used from here or other online sources. Same here... I usually end up going with a substitute product like BCM, DD, or Spikes because I can always find them and always at a cheaper price. It depends on how long I want to wait for the part I want/need. |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 3:55:30 PM EDT
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Thanks for the info guys, looks like I have a trip the EE in my future.
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Posted: 12/11/2016 4:09:52 PM EDT
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What parts are you looking for? Brownell's has small parts in stock. For receivers, your best bet is the EE.
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Posted: 12/11/2016 4:30:53 PM EDT
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What colt parts are you looking for? I have some colt parts for sale.
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Posted: 12/11/2016 4:42:53 PM EDT
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specialized armament has got colt
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Posted: 12/11/2016 5:30:30 PM EDT
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Looking for an M4 receiver and m16 BCG
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Posted: 12/11/2016 6:46:12 PM EDT
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Try Brownells |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 6:48:31 PM EDT
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DT. My bad.
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Posted: 12/11/2016 7:23:29 PM EDT
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Looking for an M4 receiver and m16 BCG Buy a colt expanse or 6920 and part it out. Colt doesn't sell stripped lowers. A colt BCG is fairly easy to come by on the EE. There's nothing magical about their BCG or stripped lower for that matter. I can understand trying to get a colt lower for the cool rollmarks but their BCG is pretty much the same as most out their with only a C stamped in the side. |
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Posted: 12/11/2016 7:29:56 PM EDT
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Have you tried SAW? http://www.specializedarmament.com/ They usually have just about any Colt part you want, but they are expensive. Those prices are 
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Posted: 12/11/2016 11:57:17 PM EDT
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http://fidelisfirearms.com/
Fidelis can have Colt parts from time to time, or used to. It's been years since I've used them so don't quote me. |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 12:10:59 AM EDT
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MidwayUSA should have the M16 BCG
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Posted: 12/12/2016 12:52:12 AM EDT
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Have you tried SAW? http://www.specializedarmament.com/ They usually have just about any Colt part you want, but they are expensive. Those prices are They have always been high on their prices. But, they ship fast and they have just about anything you need made by Colt for the AR platform. I've ordered small parts from them, along with a Colt carrier once. At the time, BCG prices were still high, so it wasn't that bad a deal then.... |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 1:17:22 AM EDT
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They have always been high on their prices. But, they ship fast and they have just about anything you need made by Colt for the AR platform. I've ordered small parts from them, along with a Colt carrier once. At the time, BCG prices were still high, so it wasn't that bad a deal then.... I always use Colt small parts in all my rifles, the quality is always there, lots of other mfgs use crappy small parts that fail at the worst time. Anyone else been here long enough to remember the member who worked for Colt? He told the story about how Colt rejected barrels full of FCG parts for being too soft, then a month or so later Bushy FCGs were failing for being too soft? Colt makes the best stuff! |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 1:43:23 AM EDT
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Keep an eye on G&R Tactical - Grant stocks lots of Colt parts when he can get them:
COLT Products at G&R Tactical You can ask him to notify you when specific items come in. He explained in the past that Colt produces things in batches (from LPKs to AR15A4s), so they will be out of stock for months at a time. Colt LPKs are worth the money at $60 (without FCG) when you know you are getting quality parts made from quality metal, as others mentioned above. I bought two LPKs from Grant and one off Gunbroker (complete with FCG for $100, taken off a 6920 that was parted out by a dealer). I don't feel the need to save $20 on parts to get an LPK of questionable quality, specially since I'll end up using another FCG anyway. SAW's parts are definitely expensive though. I've looked at their listings many times and always went to find the parts elsewhere, but if you have to have them now... |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 2:08:28 AM EDT
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Midway and Brownells have Colt BCG from time to time. I find BCM ad DD parts to be cheaper though.
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Posted: 12/12/2016 9:58:04 AM EDT
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The EE
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Posted: 12/12/2016 10:25:12 AM EDT
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agree, I use DD when not using Colt if those two are not available, I use WOA and that's pretty much it
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Posted: 12/12/2016 11:51:12 AM EDT
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If this is for a clone, which you already said it's for an MK12, I think the best approach you can take is first figuring out how "correct" you want your build to be. If you want to get really correct and start making sure you have proper forge marks and markings, the EE is your best bet. You can also keep an eye on gunbroker and even eBay, but just make sure you read carefully and examine the pics. If you are just wanting colt factory parts bc that's what the original used and you aren't going to get into the fine details then I would say brownells and g&r tactical are your best bet. Midway is also a good place to search in that category also. Cloning is kinda time consuming and you definitely have to pay to play but the hunt is one of the things that makes it so fun. Although I just assembled my first clone a couple months ago and it took me close to 9 months to find what I have, and I'm still not done, so please take this advice at face value because I am no where near close to an expert on it. Anyway good luck with the build!
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Posted: 12/12/2016 7:58:26 PM EDT
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Looking for an M4 receiver and m16 BCG not saying they're in stock, just what's listed. |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 8:05:28 PM EDT
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Keep an eye on G&R Tactical - Grant stocks lots of Colt parts when he can get them: COLT Products at G&R Tactical You can ask him to notify you when specific items come in. He explained in the past that Colt produces things in batches (from LPKs to AR15A4s), so they will be out of stock for months at a time. Colt LPKs are worth the money at $60 (without FCG) when you know you are getting quality parts made from quality metal, as others mentioned above. I bought two LPKs from Grant and one off Gunbroker (complete with FCG for $100, taken off a 6920 that was parted out by a dealer). I don't feel the need to save $20 on parts to get an LPK of questionable quality, specially since I'll end up using another FCG anyway. SAW's parts are definitely expensive though. I've looked at their listings many times and always went to find the parts elsewhere, but if you have to have them now... This and ArmsUnlimited.com |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 8:24:33 PM EDT
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Buy some 6920s and then part them out. You might make bank.
It is just a Colt. Not that much a friend of the civilian gun buyer. By most observations, they are cocksuckers. There is better stuff out there, and they are our friends. Shop elsewhere. |
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Posted: 12/12/2016 9:17:49 PM EDT
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$175 for a colt lpk...wow.
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Posted: 12/13/2016 2:56:14 AM EDT
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This. Colt parts are hard to find. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm in the process of building my MK12 and trying to find factory Colt parts but I'm not having much luck aside from paying crazy prices. So far it's either the EE or gunbroker, neither of which I would prefer to go through. Does Colt ever resupply online retailers or do I try my luck elsewhere? Do you guys have any ideas? Thanks Being honest with you, I can't remember the last time I saw a retailer actually have new Colt parts in stock online or in person, if I buy Colt stuff it is usually used from here or other online sources. This. Colt parts are hard to find. Are you all kidding? Colt parts are easy to find. You just have to be willing to pay the prices. All Colt: http://www.specializedarmament.com |
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Posted: 12/13/2016 5:25:12 AM EDT
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Always had good luck with Brownells, and GR tactical. Prices at both are reasonable. It's just hit or miss on being "instock".
Lower parts kit (minus trigger, which you will replace anyway) is $60 when they are in stock. |
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Posted: 12/13/2016 9:12:19 AM EDT
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Buy some 6920s and then part them out. You might make bank. It is just a Colt. Not that much a friend of the civilian gun buyer. By most observations, they are cocksuckers. There is better stuff out there, and they are our friends. Shop elsewhere. Better? Lol, who |
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Posted: 12/13/2016 9:24:24 AM EDT
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....... There is better stuff out there ..... Go on...... Outside of the KAC bolt and CHF barrels, you'll only find stuff that's cosmetically prettier. The benefit of Colt parts is that you know what you're getting. With the other guys, not so much. |
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Posted: 12/13/2016 10:27:59 AM EDT
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It cost to ride.
That is what my dad told me. |
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Posted: 12/13/2016 10:33:33 AM EDT
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Go on...... Outside of the KAC bolt and CHF barrels, you'll only find stuff that's cosmetically prettier. The benefit of Colt parts is that you know what you're getting. With the other guys, not so much. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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....... There is better stuff out there ..... Go on...... Outside of the KAC bolt and CHF barrels, you'll only find stuff that's cosmetically prettier. The benefit of Colt parts is that you know what you're getting. With the other guys, not so much. Almost everyone makes a better trigger than Colt. Same with barrels. Unless you NEED a clone, you don't need a clone. Those that pray at the alter of Colt are becoming fewer and further between. Sure, I have a Colt. I traded for it. I have nine other rifles that shoot better, tighter, and are much more sexy. So, maybe I should part it out? 
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Posted: 12/13/2016 10:34:16 AM EDT
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Go on...... Outside of the KAC bolt and CHF barrels, you'll only find stuff that's cosmetically prettier. The benefit of Colt parts is that you know what you're getting. With the other guys, not so much. I'm not even sure I'd put chf there as it's marginal at best |
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Posted: 12/13/2016 10:37:47 AM EDT
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I've always thought that Colt parts came from stripped new rifles, and that Colt does not distribute parts.
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Posted: 12/13/2016 7:40:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYes. And Specialized is where you won't have to worry about receiving "Expanse" parts. You will get military Colt parts. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 8:10:16 AM EDT
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for the record, (and from the official Mk12 thread) the lower needs to be a A1, not a M4.
LOWER Lower receivers were standard across the SPR/Mk12 variants and the only variations would be between grips, stocks, and buffers. Most were marked either Colt or GM Hydramatic. All other parts were the same in regards to the lower parts. One caveat is the trigger, as the program originally selected the Knight’s Armament 2-stage Full Auto Match trigger. Later on, some issues regarding negligent discharges occurred, and Geissele SSF triggers ultimately found their way into the Mk12 family. Whether 100% of all Mk12s eventually received the Geissele trigger isn’t clear, so either is acceptable.
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Posted: 12/18/2016 11:17:24 AM EDT
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It's for a Mk12 Mod H. I've got a Brownell's A1 lower already lined up. I'm trying to be a "clone correct" as possible hence the Colt parts.
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