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3/24/2007 12:19:19 PM EDT
I am looking to buy my first colt and have a couple questions, I am looking for as close to a  gov issue 20" a2 upper rifle as possible what is the designation and where can i find one?

i own other ars but want a replica m-16 style on this one. wont get optics ect. I want at least one that is as plain as I can get it. I just realized that in the 4yrs I have been shooting I NEVER used Iron sights except to sight them in before mounting optics

thanks for any help in advance

-Mike
3/24/2007 12:31:28 PM EDT
[#1]
Colt MT6601 1/7 20" A2 or Colt MT6601C with Colt's "large can comp"  I now have the 6601C and thought I would replace the comp for an A2 FS, however it works so well I have keep it on.  No blast in your face.


GTD
3/24/2007 2:48:35 PM EDT
[#2]
so where should i look to buy a NIB 6601 with an a2 FS(do they sell them with the A2 FS and boyonet lug), and what is a fair price on one??

thanks

-Mike
3/24/2007 2:56:45 PM EDT
[#3]
.... double post......
3/24/2007 3:08:54 PM EDT
[#4]
mjmjr1312,

The Colt model(s) you want to look for is either a 6550 or 6551...these 2 will have the 1/7 chrome lined gov't profile barrel and have an A2 receiver. They're out there but hard to come by as collectors cherrish these 2 models.

my $0.02

Sakic #19
3/24/2007 3:21:10 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
mjmjr1312,

The Colt model(s) you want to look for is either a 6550 or 6551...these 2 will have the 1/7 chrome lined gov't profile barrel and have an A2 receiver. They're out there but hard to come by as collectors cherrish these 2 models.

my $0.02

Sakic #19


cherished as in "expect to be severely gouged to buy one" or will they be close to in line with the other colts price wise... are these still made or are they mostly used rifles?

thanks

-Mike
3/24/2007 3:29:10 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
mjmjr1312,

The Colt model(s) you want to look for is either a 6550 or 6551...these 2 will have the 1/7 chrome lined gov't profile barrel and have an A2 receiver. They're out there but hard to come by as collectors cherrish these 2 models.

my $0.02

Sakic #19


cherished as in "expect to be severely gouged to buy one" or will they be close to in line with the other colts price wise... are these still made or are they mostly used rifles?

thanks

-Mike


You're going to pay more for that pony on the side no matter what model you buy.  So yeah, mostly in line with the rest of Colts pricing just harder to find.
3/24/2007 5:53:34 PM EDT
[#7]
Unfortunately, expect to pay a higher price for stallion on the receiver. Also, keep in mind these will be used or old (if NIB) Colt rifles becasue Colt does not make a current version of either for civilian or even LE. The only one close that is available is the neutered 6601 HBAR. Other options available are Bushmaster (special order), CMMG, or Sabre Defence (special order) with a true A2 20" 1/7 chrome lined gov't profile barrel. I have the Sabre myself and it's top notch!

Sakic #19
3/24/2007 6:32:18 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
so where should i look to buy a NIB 6601 with an a2 FS(do they sell them with the A2 FS and boyonet lug), and what is a fair price on one??

thanks

-Mike


Gunbroker.com for the MT6601 or 6601C, there are no 6550 or 6551 now and have not seen any for some time.

GTD
3/24/2007 6:37:17 PM EDT
[#9]
CDNN has FN A2 uppers on sale right now. That is as close as you will get to a Colt.
3/24/2007 6:47:29 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
CDNN has FN A2 uppers on sale right now. That is as close as you will get to a Colt.


The web site says "out of stock".

Paladin
3/24/2007 7:20:14 PM EDT
[#11]
Sorry I hadn't checked it in a few days. keep an eye on them they had Colt A1 uppers a few months ago. They must have a pretty good source on surpluss uppers.
3/24/2007 7:24:15 PM EDT
[#12]
thanks ill keep an eye on cdnn too bad they are out i would have bought that immediately

-Mike
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