Posted: 8/15/2012 6:25:33 AM EDT
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I'm about to pull the trigger on an LE6920, but I have somewhat of a dilemma.
I have 2 ways of getting it. 1.) Drive 45 mins each way and hand select one off the rack ( supposedly they have 10 or so I can pick from ) 2.) Order from the same retailer online (free shipping since I'm in-town) and pay the $10 FFL fee (which is less than gas would cost) So my question is: Would there be any benefit to hand selecting one ( mainly concerned about upper/lower fit ) or are Colts pretty consistent in regards to fit and finish? I'm not concerned about canted FSB, I'll be swapping it out with a low profile GB. |
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I would drive and hand pick the one you like best. I have two 6920s (I use to have 3 total but sold one in the EE) and they're all a little different in terms of fit and finish. My two that I have now were purchased brand new "sealed in the box" (factory tape was not cut by my dealer) and one has more character/factory handling marks than the other...yes, a couple of nicks, scratches, etc. But, I personally don't mind as it's a Colt that gets used but not abused.
Please post pics of your new toy as soon as you get it - we like pics, especially Colts 
my $0.02 
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buy it online and out of state $1000+/- for the rifle $10 FFL transfer $10 BGC??? $20+/- shipping total cost $1040+/- or in state $1000+/- for the rifle $100 tax $10 BGC?? total cost $1110+/- It'll cost me $1048 with tax in at the place I'm going to buy it from |
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If you are in a caring mood about rollmarks they seem to be out there two ways: "COLT'S LAW ENFORCEMENT CARBINE" and "M4 CARBINE" Also it seems some have the 6-pos stock, while others have the Rogers stock. I've noticed that. Mine's the M4 version. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/KevinJenne/Untitled.jpg |
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If you are in a caring mood about rollmarks they seem to be out there two ways: "COLT'S LAW ENFORCEMENT CARBINE" and "M4 CARBINE" Also it seems some have the 6-pos stock, while others have the Rogers stock. I've noticed that. Mine's the M4 version. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v385/KevinJenne/Untitled.jpg Nice set-up. Very sharp. |
My LE6920 standard model with shown "M4 Carbine and Colt Defense" roll marks 
The standard LE6920 models have the Colt-Rogers SuperStoc with 4 position RE. I would recommend you select one and see the actual finish and also check the trigger feel to avoid any disappointment like another Texan member experienced (see his thread link below for reference). My LE6920 that I bought last April got a good fit and finish, no major scratches or dings, and it was about the same as my older SP6920 "Sporter" marked carbine that I bought a year ago, both my triggers are about average but I have a really good trigger on my other 6721 (HBAR heavy barrel) carbine that I bought two years ago. My LE6920 carbine is my 11th new Colt so far, don't expect the finish to be perfect, they always have some kind of light handling marks from the factory, but they all functions very well without any problems. I was lucky both my 6920 I opened sealed factory boxes from my dealer and I inspected the outer finish very carefully before I agreed to take it. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_29/222482_New_Colt_LE6920_finish_worksmanship_less_than_desirable.html |
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I would say it is definitely worth the drive.
Bought a 6940 a bit back and the guy grabbed it off the wall ripped the charging handle back, looked in the chamber and let the handle go, pulled the trigger, and dropped it on the counter (I use the dropping description loosely). I checked it out - probably like countless others - rail guards not installed correctly, sling mounted and all (so everything in the box had been opened and played with). I then said ok cool I will take one that's new in the box and he looked at me funny like what's wrong with that one ?? Not that there was anything wrong with it however the price was still the same as the one nobody had fucked around with. Hopefully they would send one that was unfiddled with however you won't know union you get it ? Unless you see for yourself. |
| I just bought a 6920 with the magpul furniture. At the gun show, 1 was opened up and on display, and another unopened in the box. The dealer offered to sell me the unopened and upon inspection it had like a odd colored swipe of either a scratch or some chemical smear on it. Very noticeable and after attempted spit shine, I said forget it, the display had no real issues, and I bought it. Only 80 rounds down the pipe, and I am hooked. I love it. |
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Are you serious? Its ONLY 45 min. I would understand 3hrs but 45 min. come on man thats a short drive to make sure you get what you want. I would drive 45 min. for a good Cheeseburger. JCS I agree. I used to drive an hour and 15 minutes each way to my FFL/SOT. Drive the 45 minutes to hand pick your rifle, you'll be happy you did. |
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I would say it is definitely worth the drive. Bought a 6940 a bit back and the guy grabbed it off the wall ripped the charging handle back, looked in the chamber and let the handle go, pulled the trigger, and dropped it on the counter (I use the dropping description loosely). I checked it out - probably like countless others - rail guards not installed correctly, sling mounted and all (so everything in the box had been opened and played with). I then said ok cool I will take one that's new in the box and he looked at me funny like what's wrong with that one ?? Not that there was anything wrong with it however the price was still the same as the one nobody had fucked around with. Hopefully they would send one that was unfiddled with however you won't know union you get it ? Unless you see for yourself. Every time I've ever asked if a store has stock in the back the answer has been no and they behave as if I had asked to sodomize all the female members of their family. Oh, and then you see someone buy one and they immediately bring out another one. I don't ask anymore. I inspect and if I notice something I don't like I walk. Also some stores apparently have difficulty keeping track of what is truly new and what is used, returned, and so forth. I think if I had a store I would have designated displays that I would periodically sell at a reduced price. |
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OK, time for a followup.
I drove the 45 mins to the store and hand selected from 14 rifles (the must have just gotten a shipment in). I’m very glad I did this. While most of the rifles I handled were alright, 2 of them had some serious issues (one had the WORST upper lower fit I’ve ever seen and the other had a serious cant in the FSB). Anyway, I ended up settling on one with almost no play in the upper/lower, no FSB cant, and excellent fit and finish. The trip was definitely worth the time and gas because with my luck, I would have probably gotten on of the 2 bad ones. |
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OK, time for a followup. I drove the 45 mins to the store and hand selected from 14 rifles (the must have just gotten a shipment in). I’m very glad I did this. While most of the rifles I handled were alright, 2 of them had some serious issues (one had the WORST upper lower fit I’ve ever seen and the other had a serious cant in the FSB). Anyway, I ended up settling on one with almost no play in the upper/lower, no FSB cant, and excellent fit and finish. The trip was definitely worth the time and gas because with my luck, I would have probably gotten on of the 2 bad ones. No such thing as "bad ones" when you're talking about Colt AR's. You probably meant "not pretty ones" right? |
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OK, time for a followup. I drove the 45 mins to the store and hand selected from 14 rifles (the must have just gotten a shipment in). I’m very glad I did this. While most of the rifles I handled were alright, 2 of them had some serious issues (one had the WORST upper lower fit I’ve ever seen and the other had a serious cant in the FSB). Anyway, I ended up settling on one with almost no play in the upper/lower, no FSB cant, and excellent fit and finish. The trip was definitely worth the time and gas because with my luck, I would have probably gotten on of the 2 bad ones. No such thing as "bad ones" when you're talking about Colt AR's. You probably meant "not pretty ones" right? While I certainly agree that Colts are generally excellent, the two rifles mentioned really were bad and should have been rejected by the store owner. The FSB on the one was so canted that I doubt it could be zeroed with irons. As for the other, while I understand that the upper/lower “wobble” is normal for AR-15s and does not affect accuracy, the wobble on this one was well past what should be acceptable and there was a very noticeable gap between the upper and lower that I could see quite a bit of daylight through. I know that the cant could probably be fixed by re installing the barrel and the wobble by finding a different upper, but I feel that these are very flagrant QC issues that should have been glaringly obvious at the factory when these rifles were tested and they should have been pulled from shipment. |
