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Called Colt on Thursday afternoon to ask some questions regarding this platform and when they will be producing more. The short answer is not anytime in the foreseeable future and perhaps maybe not ever again due to their focus on government contracts commitments rather than the civilian market. I asked about the 6.5 version and was told Colt will not be producing anymore of that version. So I guess it’s safe to say I’m shit out of luck.
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Originally Posted By RFingers: Called Colt on Thursday afternoon to ask some questions regarding this platform and when they will be producing more. The short answer is not anytime in the foreseeable future and perhaps maybe not ever again due to their focus on government contracts commitments rather than the civilian market. I asked about the 6.5 version and was told Colt will not be producing anymore of that version. So I guess it’s safe to say I’m shit out of luck. View Quote I guess you haven't learned yet that getting info from the people who answer the phones at colt is about as reliable as CNN when it comes to colt's future production schedule and plans some members of this website know people at colt a lot higher up than the CS that answers the phones. |
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Armalite of today is not the original. It's eagle arms and trying to fool you Colt. over 50 years of combat, the real thing www.looserounds.com |
Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601: I guess you haven't learned yet that getting info from the people who answer the phones at colt is about as reliable as CNN when it comes to colt's future production schedule and plans View Quote Yeah, I'm trying to determine what is more accurate information, Firearm C/S rep or 'overhead in a gun store' conversation...? Both are typically hot garbage when it comes to accuracy of information IMO and I place no weight on either. |
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On another note, how much play (up and down) do you guys have on the righthand side bolt release. Mine seems kinda loose.
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Originally Posted By Rhinowso96: Yeah, I'm trying to determine what is more accurate information, Firearm C/S rep or 'overhead in a gun store' conversation...? Both are typically hot garbage when it comes to accuracy of information IMO and I place no weight on either. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Rhinowso96: Originally Posted By Shawnmt6601: I guess you haven't learned yet that getting info from the people who answer the phones at colt is about as reliable as CNN when it comes to colt's future production schedule and plans Yeah, I'm trying to determine what is more accurate information, Firearm C/S rep or 'overhead in a gun store' conversation...? Both are typically hot garbage when it comes to accuracy of information IMO and I place no weight on either. Pretty sure Shawn is not repeating something heard at a gun store. |
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I wish they would bring this platform back with a fluted barrel or something to cut some weight. The MLOK CM762 is heavier than the mark 901. Does anyone know the gas block size for 901’s? I’ve thought of maybe trying an adjustable gas block running it in heavy division.
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Gas block journal is 0.750. Also, you'll need an Armalite AR10 carbine length gas tube to replace the straight tube of the 901.
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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 RFingers: Called Colt on Thursday afternoon to ask some questions regarding this platform and when they will be producing more. The short answer is not anytime in the foreseeable future and perhaps maybe not ever again due to their focus on government contracts commitments rather than the civilian market. I asked about the 6.5 version and was told Colt will not be producing anymore of that version. So I guess it’s safe to say I’m shit out of luck. View Quote @RFingers I sent you an IM. I have a NOS 6.5 I'm placing on Gunbroker. Thought I'd offer it to a AR15.com bro first. |
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Fuck CHINA for what they've done to this world. Oh yeah, FUCK YOU CHINA! |
Does anyone else wish the 20in SASS version the Canadian army has would be released to the US market?
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Got a couple of Precision Reflex “Gas Buster” charging handles for the Colt 901/ CM762-16S. One has the Big Latch and the other has the Combat Latch. Both are brand new. Posted them up for sell on Tacswap under the name “garza1014.” Or text me at 956-375-4391
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Anyone needs another 901 5.56 adapter, Arms Unlimited got 20 of them in stock yesterday (currently 16 left). $295 shipped, only like $50 more than they were direct from Colt a few years ago, vs. the $500-600 being asked on Gunbroker.
Colt 901 Conversion Kit (Not affiliated with AU in any way other than one of the four sold so far was me) |
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14 of them left now, thanks!
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Anyone remember the guy who suppressed his 901 and it broke on the upper receiver? I'm trying to find it, but can't. Google-fu is weak.
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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 was trying to find that a while back but couldn’t. I don’t remember what can he was using. My 901 will be wearing an OSS helix in a few months time so hopefully I won’t have problems.
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AU reported no problems using a Surefire SOCOM 762-RC2 on the mid-length and the factory SBR. I’ve got the same suppressor and have had no issues thus far either.
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IIRC the can had nothing to do with the receiver breaking. Whatever he used to secure the upper to do muzzle device work was the culprit.
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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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One more week and it would've been 6 months since I sent it in. Finally got my spare 901 BCG back from Wright Armory, with an NP3+ refinish.
Can't wait to give it a try next time I head to the range! Attached File Attached File |
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Anyone missed out on the last drop, I just got an e-mail that they got another drop of 7 adapter kits: LE901 5.56 Adapter Kit
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Originally Posted By Frost7: One more week and it would've been 6 months since I sent it in. Finally got my spare 901 BCG back from Wright Armory, with an NP3+ refinish. Can't wait to give it a try next time I head to the range! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/99075/tempImagezzv6Hv_jpg-1735560.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/99075/tempImage9xPxoD_jpg-1735561.JPG View Quote That came out great Please post some pic’s after you put some rounds through that bcg. Edit- Did they coat the chrome lining in the gas key & bc? |
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Originally Posted By FONTY: That came out great Please post some pic’s after you put some rounds through that bcg. Edit- Did they coat the chrome lining in the gas key & bc? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By FONTY: Originally Posted By Frost7: One more week and it would've been 6 months since I sent it in. Finally got my spare 901 BCG back from Wright Armory, with an NP3+ refinish. Can't wait to give it a try next time I head to the range! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/99075/tempImagezzv6Hv_jpg-1735560.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/99075/tempImage9xPxoD_jpg-1735561.JPG That came out great Please post some pic’s after you put some rounds through that bcg. Edit- Did they coat the chrome lining in the gas key & bc? Will do! And yeah, looks like they did everything but the firing pin and the various pins in the bolt. Here are a couple more shots: Attached File Attached File |
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One more shot. Gave her a nice deep clean and relube and installed the new BCG. Ready for action!
Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Frost7: One more week and it would've been 6 months since I sent it in. Finally got my spare 901 BCG back from Wright Armory, with an NP3+ refinish. Can't wait to give it a try next time I head to the range! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/99075/tempImagezzv6Hv_jpg-1735560.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/99075/tempImage9xPxoD_jpg-1735561.JPG View Quote How much did that cost? I’ve wanted to get another 901 BCG and get it coated. |
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Maybe now that CZ is taking over they can re vamp the 901 line and we can get some parts. I say dudes start emailing them and flood them with requests for extra parts
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Originally Posted By TBone556: Maybe now that CZ is taking over they can re vamp the 901 line and we can get some parts. I say dudes start emailing them and flood them with requests for extra parts View Quote Done. I emailed them about how the 901 is underrated and needs more market share. |
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#BlackRiflesMatter
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Part of the problem is they didn’t do much marketing on it.
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AU has adapters again for anyone who missed out on the last two drops. Current stock of only 2: LE901 Magazine Adapter Block
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Has anyone tried reaching out since the CZ acquisition about the 901/cm762 line being brought back?
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I can't find page 78...
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shikata ga nai
Armalite of today is not the original. It's eagle arms and trying to fool you Colt. over 50 years of combat, the real thing www.looserounds.com |
That makes me sad
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Has anyone in here suppressed the 901 with a Surefire can? I was wondering if it needed to get a different spring like springco, I don’t think there is another buffer to fit it.
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I have the same as yours I’m waiting on a Surefire 300 sps
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Originally Posted By Postal0311: I ran a S and a SE with a SOCOM 762K mini. Ran fine, no issues or modifications needed other than a mount. I loved the recoil reduction that the warcomp added to the 901. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/58648/20180427_165737-527535.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Postal0311: Originally Posted By TBone556: Has anyone in here suppressed the 901 with a Surefire can? I was wondering if it needed to get a different spring like springco, I don’t think there is another buffer to fit it. I ran a S and a SE with a SOCOM 762K mini. Ran fine, no issues or modifications needed other than a mount. I loved the recoil reduction that the warcomp added to the 901. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/58648/20180427_165737-527535.jpg SOCOM762-RC2 on mine mounted to a WarComp, no problems at all. |
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Has anyone checked to see if the bolt assembly, not the bolt carrier group itself, iscompatible with others like JP or any other brands?
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It measures different than a DPMS pattern bolt. Measured the lug length and then the depth of the bolt face from the front of the lugs.
Seems like I read the specs from an Armalite bolt and it was incompatible with that as well, but I'm not sure IIRC. |
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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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Dang, I was going to order a JP bolt for my aero gun so I have an extra on hand and I was hoping maybe I could get lucky. Where did you find the dimensions or did you take your own calipers and measure?
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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."
Matt |
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Originally Posted By bwhited: Had the CM762 out today for some fun. Amazing how accurate these carbines are. https://i.postimg.cc/7hsPwjRD/20210625-145932.jpg View Quote They are accurate, they’re very underrated and almost unknown. I wish colt would produce them still or at least do a run of bolts and small parts that could wear out in the future. |
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I love mine. I wish Colt would bring these back. Attached File
And spare parts. I’d like a spare BCG. |
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Originally Posted By jkirkon: I love mine. I wish Colt would bring these back. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/284805/B405D11F-985D-406A-85F0-5039E3C2B63C_jpe-2035269.JPG And spare parts. I’d like a spare BCG. View Quote Nice rig, I ran a VCOG 1-6 on mine for a bit while I was building the 5.56 gun it resides on now. Has anyone tried running a JP enterprises silent capture system in their 901? I know it’s a special buffer the 901 uses but with the JP system that kind of goes out the window. |
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Originally Posted By TBone556: Nice rig, I ran a VCOG 1-6 on mine for a bit while I was building the 5.56 gun it resides on now. Has anyone tried running a JP enterprises silent capture system in their 901? I know it’s a special buffer the 901 uses but with the JP system that kind of goes out the window. View Quote You might want to use a spacer if going the JP captured route. The 901 buffer is just a few thousandths longer than a DPMS pattern buffer and weighs what is considered a "heavy" by DPMS standards. The length difference was just enough to cause carrier impact to the lower when I tried a DPMS buffer and spring. |
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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."
Matt |
I was kicking around the idea in my head but would it be possible for mlok to be cut into the Marc 901 that has the screw in rails?
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I guess it could reduce rigidity but I don’t see it being super detrimental.
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