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Posted: 3/15/2017 6:00:51 AM EST
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They are $250 from a site no longer on ARF last time I checked.
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Posted: 3/15/2017 8:26:34 AM EST
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Only place I know of to get them charges $375 for the ones with a QR code and $495 for the ones without (where all the markings are stamped). When you can get complete Colt lowers for $399, I wouldn't bother with the stripped ones. IMHO YMMV etc
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Posted: 3/15/2017 10:53:33 AM EST
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Will Colt ever offer stripped lower receivers to consumers? Have they in the past? I personally would love to purchase a Colt lower if presented the opportunity but I havent seen any unless they were stripped second-hand Doubt they want the hassle of a bunch of guys wanting to return stripped lowers for some scratches and dings Edit to add there was run of stripped colt competition lowers awhile back but the were hardly colt lowers |
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Posted: 3/15/2017 8:08:17 PM EST
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They are $250 from a site no longer on ARF last time I checked. S/F Al Can you IM me a link? |
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Posted: 3/15/2017 9:04:00 PM EST
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They are $250 from a site no longer on ARF last time I checked. S/F Al I bought a complete lower from the same site in 2012 when the new M4 rollmark came out. I will have to say that I always had positive dealing with that banned company and the owner, fast shipping and excellent communication. I have purchased many Colt parts from him |
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Posted: 3/15/2017 10:08:55 PM EST
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Im sure they would sell like crazy even at $125 -150 a pop.Colt has doomed themselves by ignoring the general public.
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Posted: 3/23/2017 6:46:26 PM EST
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I bought a complete lower from the same site in 2012 when the new M4 rollmark came out. I will have to say that I always had positive dealing with that banned company and the owner, fast shipping and excellent communication. I have purchased many Colt parts from him Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They are $250 from a site no longer on ARF last time I checked. S/F Al I bought a complete lower from the same site in 2012 when the new M4 rollmark came out. I will have to say that I always had positive dealing with that banned company and the owner, fast shipping and excellent communication. I have purchased many Colt parts from him S/F Al |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 10:44:49 AM EST
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We will be receiving a large number of Colt complete receivers in the next 2 weeks. 5.56mm lowers and 9mm lowers. From what I understand markings will vary (some AR15, M4, SCW, odd color receivers such as tan, od green, camo)
Here are the links for when they arrive: 9mm lowers https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-9mm-Carbine-Lower-Receiver-Assembly-p/lr9mm.htm 5.56mm lowers https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-M4-Carbine-Lower-Receiver-Assembly-p/lr556.htm |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 5:30:00 PM EST
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It is regrettably that it so difficult to buy Colt parts as people praise their quality. It is also a loss of business for Colt.
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Posted: 3/24/2017 5:42:26 PM EST
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We will be receiving a large number of Colt complete receivers in the next 2 weeks. 5.56mm lowers and 9mm lowers. From what I understand markings will vary (some AR15, M4, SCW, odd color receivers such as tan, od green, camo) Here are the links for when they arrive: 9mm lowers https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-9mm-Carbine-Lower-Receiver-Assembly-p/lr9mm.htm 5.56mm lowers https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-M4-Carbine-Lower-Receiver-Assembly-p/lr556.htm Are they dipped or coated? Are the rebuilt lowers? Curious why the descrition reads "Manufactured to truly meet and exceed all Mil Spec standards. " |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 5:48:40 PM EST
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400 is to expensive for a fucking forged lower
i guess supply and demmand 
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Posted: 3/24/2017 7:20:27 PM EST
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Thank you to everyone who responded. I'm going to be picking up a stripped Colt lower soon. $400 for a complete 6920 lower seems to be the going rate these days.
My only concern is that some of these Colt lowers are being sold for $400 when they're being split off of Expanse models and not 6920s. From my understanding the parts kits that goes into the Expanse models are not the same as the ones that goes into the 6920s. Is there a way to tell whether a complete lower came from a 6920 or an Expanse? Is there a major difference in quality between the two?? |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 8:30:36 PM EST
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400 is to expensive for a fucking forged lower i guess supply and demmand The whores in this business need to be stomped out. I will not be a participant in this greed fest. To each his own... |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 9:49:13 PM EST
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$400 isn't out of line for a complete colt lower as long as it's not an expanse lower
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Posted: 3/24/2017 10:02:25 PM EST
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$400 isn't out of line for a complete colt lower as long as it's not an expanse lower
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Posted: 3/24/2017 10:30:46 PM EST
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I've seen them in the EE for $600. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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$400 isn't out of line for a complete colt lower as long as it's not an expanse lower I don't think $400 for a complete Colt lower is asking too much. $400 for a stripped lower is different. I just wish Colt would offer their lower stripped like KAC recently did. Lately, I've been noticing more and more complete Colt lowers but I'm hesitant to purchase because I don't know if came from an Expanse or a 6920. |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 10:31:39 PM EST
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$400 isn't out of line for a complete colt lower as long as it's not an expanse lower |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 7:33:46 AM EST
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Why do certain stripped Colt M4 Carbine (semi) lowers have QR codes on them? When did this start?
They sell for $375 opposed to $495. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 9:24:42 AM EST
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Why do certain stripped Colt M4 Carbine (semi) lowers have QR codes on them? When did this start? They sell for $375 opposed to $495. As with anything that is not in production anymore at Colt the price goes up. I bought one of the stripped QR code marked lowers from SAW last year. It was was worth it to me because I couldn't find any other quality stripped lowers that didn't have any of that new gimmicky crap on them, like tension screws, threaded bolt catch roll pin holes and threaded take down detent pin holes. I'm also not really a fan of selector stops so that leaves Colt as the only option. I looked hard at the stripped forged lowers from Battle Arms Development because they also don't have selector stops but I just couldn't get past the gimmicky crap on them either. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 10:26:04 AM EST
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How are the QR codes put on the receiver? Laser? Are they removable?
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Posted: 3/25/2017 12:36:18 PM EST
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We will be receiving a large number of Colt complete receivers in the next 2 weeks. 5.56mm lowers and 9mm lowers. From what I understand markings will vary (some AR15, M4, SCW, odd color receivers such as tan, od green, camo) Here are the links for when they arrive: 9mm lowers https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-9mm-Carbine-Lower-Receiver-Assembly-p/lr9mm.htm 5.56mm lowers https://www.armsunlimited.com/Colt-M4-Carbine-Lower-Receiver-Assembly-p/lr556.htm |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 2:04:48 PM EST
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How are the QR codes put on the receiver? Laser? Are they removable? The QR code is not a sticker. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 3:17:46 PM EST
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Thanks 556Cliff
I also note that the Colt lower M4 Carbine (semi) uses 0.1555 pins not 0.154 pins. Same size as Gieselle. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 4:50:23 PM EST
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How can one tell the difference between a 6920 lower vs an Expanse lower? I would never buy a $400 colt lower. I'd put up the extra couple hundred for the complete rifle and sell off the upper |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 5:58:57 PM EST
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What is marked on an expanse lower?
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Posted: 3/25/2017 7:13:43 PM EST
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What is marked on an expanse lower? |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 7:15:39 PM EST
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What is marked on an expanse lower? The only thing I really know about the Expanse with 100% certainty is to avoid it. 
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Posted: 3/26/2017 8:57:02 AM EST
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SAW has a picture of this lower I would rather have it instead.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 9:55:32 AM EST
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I seems that the unmarked (no QR code) are more expensive.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:30:37 PM EST
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I seems that the unmarked (no QR code) are more expensive. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:32:03 PM EST
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SAW has a picture of this lower I would rather have it instead.
http://specializedarmament.mypinnaclecart.com/images/textpages/1-lower-A1.jpg
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Posted: 3/26/2017 5:02:36 PM EST
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How can one tell the difference between a 6920 lower vs an Expanse lower? There are also some expanse lowers that have a m4 carbine roll mark but don't have a LE prefix(can't remember what it is) and also have .223 for caliber marking. The trigger parts are different between the expanse and a 6920 no matter which expanse lower you get. Easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the hammer. Google some images and it is easy to see the difference. On a complete lower, I am not positive if the butt stock and buffer tube are the same as a 6920 or not. I seem to think they are different but I am not sure. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 8:36:19 AM EST
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From what I understand speaking from a stripped lower standpoint, there are some expanse lowers that are the same as a 6920. M4 carbine, and a LE prefix serial with 5.56 caliber markings. There are also some expanse lowers that have a m4 carbine roll mark but don't have a LE prefix(can't remember what it is) and also have .223 for caliber marking. The trigger parts are different between the expanse and a 6920 no matter which expanse lower you get. Easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the hammer. Google some images and it is easy to see the difference. On a complete lower, I am not positive if the butt stock and buffer tube are the same as a 6920 or not. I seem to think they are different but I am not sure. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How can one tell the difference between a 6920 lower vs an Expanse lower? There are also some expanse lowers that have a m4 carbine roll mark but don't have a LE prefix(can't remember what it is) and also have .223 for caliber marking. The trigger parts are different between the expanse and a 6920 no matter which expanse lower you get. Easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the hammer. Google some images and it is easy to see the difference. On a complete lower, I am not positive if the butt stock and buffer tube are the same as a 6920 or not. I seem to think they are different but I am not sure. 
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Posted: 3/27/2017 10:23:12 AM EST
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How can one tell the difference between a 6920 lower vs an Expanse lower? |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 12:15:04 PM EST
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My Expanse lower came with a standard FCG with S markings (L.W. Schneider?), same as my OEM1 6920. It has been stated by colt that they do pull parts off the 6920 line and send to TX to meet demand of the expanse if parts are not available. It was also stated that expanse parts are NOT used in the 6920. It does make it hard determining what exactly is in an expanse. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 6:22:45 PM EST
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You got a good deal on the FCG with the expanse. It has been stated by colt that they do pull parts off the 6920 line and send to TX to meet demand of the expanse if parts are not available. It was also stated that expanse parts are NOT used in the 6920. It does make it hard determining what exactly is in an expanse. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My Expanse lower came with a standard FCG with S markings (L.W. Schneider?), same as my OEM1 6920. It has been stated by colt that they do pull parts off the 6920 line and send to TX to meet demand of the expanse if parts are not available. It was also stated that expanse parts are NOT used in the 6920. It does make it hard determining what exactly is in an expanse. |
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Posted: 4/4/2017 6:50:26 PM EST
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The lowers we have coming are marked M4 Piston Carbine, the marking from the LE6940P rifles. We also have some rare OD Green, Flat Dark Earth, and SCW Carbine marked lowers coming. They are all coming as completed lowers direct from Colt.
The ones we currently have are a mix of LE6920 lowers and Expanse lowers. Both of which were taken off rifles We will have them priced at $350 and up depending on markings coloring etc when they arrive. |
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Posted: 4/4/2017 10:37:19 PM EST
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The lowers we have coming are marked M4 Piston Carbine, the marking from the LE6940P rifles. We also have some rare OD Green, Flat Dark Earth, and SCW Carbine marked lowers coming. They are all coming as completed lowers direct from Colt. The ones we currently have are a mix of LE6920 lowers and Expanse lowers. Both of which were taken off rifles We will have them priced at $350 and up depending on markings coloring etc when they arrive. |
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Posted: 4/5/2017 12:18:39 AM EST
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The lowers we have coming are marked M4 Piston Carbine, the marking from the LE6940P rifles. We also have some rare OD Green, Flat Dark Earth, and SCW Carbine marked lowers coming. They are all coming as completed lowers direct from Colt. The ones we currently have are a mix of LE6920 lowers and Expanse lowers. Both of which were taken off rifles We will have them priced at $350 and up depending on markings coloring etc when they arrive. |
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Posted: 4/5/2017 12:53:43 AM EST
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Colt is missing a great opportunity to regain market share and sell more product by intentionally restricting the availability (and price) of their parts.
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Posted: 4/7/2017 6:18:29 PM EST
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Colt is not adding complete lowers to their catalog, they are selling excess inventory to ArmsUnlimited.com specifically, no other dealers will be receiving them.
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Posted: 4/7/2017 7:31:35 PM EST
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Colt is not adding complete lowers to their catalog, they are selling excess inventory to ArmsUnlimited.com specifically, no other dealers will be receiving them. So is Colt building these lowers up to complete before selling them to you guys |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 9:03:10 PM EST
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Posted: 4/7/2017 10:18:38 PM EST
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Posted: 4/8/2017 2:16:50 AM EST
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Colt must have some antiquated belief that selling true Colt lowers will depreciated their products.
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Posted: 4/8/2017 8:26:33 PM EST
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Colt is not adding complete lowers to their catalog, they are selling excess inventory to ArmsUnlimited.com specifically, no other dealers will be receiving them. 
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Posted: 4/10/2017 12:00:15 AM EST
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They are coming to us as complete lowers, minus the buttstock
We are absolutely getting them, as we get many exclusives from Colt, customer service isn't always kept up to speed with what sales is doing Definitely no on the SCW stocks for now... |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 4:49:56 PM EST
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Posted: 4/16/2017 9:56:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryTexas based production. And a vendor that is not to be mentioned here on Arfcom had Colt stripped lowers. .....all sold out atm. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 8:12:42 AM EST
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Rebranded Andersons is what I was told. Texas based production. And a vendor that is not to be mentioned here on Arfcom had Colt stripped lowers. .....all sold out atm. |
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