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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Weird Colt Rollmark (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 7/29/2009 3:01:38 PM EDT
I love my Colt 6920, been real busy so I've only put about 100 rounds down range so far but it is treating me very well. One thing I noticed when I purchased it that looked a little odd but every one at the store had the same thing, is these circular markings in the middle of the engraving. It doesn't necessarily look awful so since it was on all of them I thought maybe I just hadn't noticed before, but recently I was in another store and they didn't have it. Has any one seen these markings before? What do you make of it? Obviously this doesn't affect how the weapon performs, I just thought it was interesting.
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I asked the same question a while ago when I noticed it on mine and it seems like a lot of other people have it to. Here's the thread:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=2&f=29&t=166963 |
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i have seen dozens of threads with pictures of colts shitty finish or tooling marks. ill pass on the kool aid thanks Because the finish and tooling marks really affect the performance of the gun, right? ETA- I wish people would do a search before starting new threads that ALWAYS turn into a shit storm. It's getting old 
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i have seen dozens of threads with pictures of colts shitty finish or tooling marks. ill pass on the kool aid thanks Because the finish and tooling marks really affect the performance of the gun, right? ETA- I wish people would do a search before starting new threads that ALWAYS turn into a shit storm. It's getting old Not this shit again!! Fit & finish, folks... Fit & finish.... |
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i have seen dozens of threads with pictures of colts shitty finish or tooling marks. ill pass on the kool aid thanks Because the finish and tooling marks really affect the performance of the gun, right? ETA- I wish people would do a search before starting new threads that ALWAYS turn into a shit storm. It's getting old real old. |
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch.  It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. what is "MIM?' Metal injection molding, a cheaper way to make certain parts vs extrusions, forgings etc. My understanding is that that part is extruded, not MIM. |
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. what is "MIM?' Metal Injection Molding |
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. He's still upset that he was told his DPMS was not "just as good as" a Colt. That is why he trolls EVERY Colt thread on here.......... |
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. He's still upset that he was told his DPMS was not "just as good as" a Colt. That is why he trolls EVERY Colt thread on here.......... Yep. Do a search of all his post in the last month. He loves to start shit everywhere he goes with Colt as his main target. |
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Quoted: * * * The individuals who don't like "the koolaid / Colt" are using every attempt in justifying buying a shitty 2nd rate weapon because buying a quality weapon is out of their price range, therefore they nitpick at every possible thing...jealousy is a b!tch. These are the same people who owned gobots instead of transformers as kids thinking they were just as cool... * * * LOL! |
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i have seen dozens of threads with pictures of colts shitty finish or tooling marks. ill pass on the kool aid thanks Have you seen all the pictures of out of spec colt mag wells, improperly staked gas keys, dremeled feed ramps, canted FSB, .223 chambers on 5.56 marked barrels, bolts broken at the cam, so on and so forth? No? I'll stick to Colt and other quality makers, thanks. |
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. It has not been proven. The Colt plant is shut down until 8/3/09, so I have to wait to talk to Jorge then.
All thats been said on this site regarding the mysterious marks on the mag catch is that a few fan boys say they are not MIM parts. That is not proof, just opinion. Perhaps a Colt rep can chime in before 8/3/09 and settle the confusion for all of us. 
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. He's still upset that he was told his DPMS was not "just as good as" a Colt. That is why he trolls EVERY Colt thread on here.......... I no more troll Colt threads then you troll every DPMS thread.
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. He's still upset that he was told his DPMS was not "just as good as" a Colt. That is why he trolls EVERY Colt thread on here.......... I no more troll Colt threads then you troll every DPMS thread. Please go find me all the DPMS threads I have posted in. You can go back a year and I don't think there would be more than 2 maximum. I can do a search on you and there will be at least 10 Colt threads, probably more. Also you continue to spread a lie about Colt using a MIM bolt catch. |
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. It has not been proven. The Colt plant is shut down until 8/3/09, so I have to wait to talk to Jorge then.
All thats been said on this site regarding the mysterious marks on the mag catch is that a few fan boys say they are not MIM parts. That is not proof, just opinion. Perhaps a Colt rep can chime in before 8/3/09 and settle the confusion for all of us. Bullshit. You claimed to be on the phone with someone, and was then told that the plant was closed. You've already been proven to be a liar. And, as always, my standard disclaimer: I don't own any Colt rifles or parts at the moment. |
What the heck is going on with this thread. The OP simply asked a question about a Colt rollmark, and this thread has been changed from a MIM to trolling. I was actually interested in some legitimate feedback on this, but I guess we will have to wait until the arguments are over.
  
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What the heck is going on with this thread. The OP simply asked a question about a Colt rollmark, and this thread has been changed from a MIM to trolling. I was actually interested in some legitimate feedback on this, but I guess we will have to wait until the arguments are over. This question has been asked many times before. They are fixture or tooling marks. Nothing more. They don't do anything, they don't affect anything. |
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* * * The individuals who don't like "the koolaid / Colt" are using every attempt in justifying buying a shitty 2nd rate weapon because buying a quality weapon is out of their price range, therefore they nitpick at every possible thing...jealousy is a b!tch. These are the same people who owned gobots instead of transformers as kids thinking they were just as cool...
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I see your rifle has the MIM mag catch. It's not MIM, it's been proven to you to not be MIM, and you are a dishonest person by continuing to spread this crap. He's still upset that he was told his DPMS was not "just as good as" a Colt. That is why he trolls EVERY Colt thread on here.......... I no more troll Colt threads then you troll every DPMS thread. Please go find me all the DPMS threads I have posted in. You can go back a year and I don't think there would be more than 2 maximum. I can do a search on you and there will be at least 10 Colt threads, probably more. Also you continue to spread a lie about Colt using a MIM bolt catch. See, this is how the Democrats and Republicans got started. |
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For FUCKS SAKE PEOPLE...REALLY? OP it's just a toolmark, that is all. /thread What topic do you select to ask a question without a bunch of smart ass answers. Maybe we need beginners topic so we can ease into this everybody knows everything attitude. Seriously, whats all the bitchin about. Why would a newbe ask a question witout feeling like a dumbass.
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What the heck is going on with this thread. The OP simply asked a question about a Colt rollmark, and this thread has been changed from a MIM to trolling. I was actually interested in some legitimate feedback on this, but I guess we will have to wait until the arguments are over. This question has been asked many times before. They are fixture or tooling marks. Nothing more. They don't do anything, they don't affect anything. This. If you go back to the first page you will see that we gave two separate links that answered the question. |
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i have seen dozens of threads with pictures of colts shitty finish or tooling marks. ill pass on the kool aid thanks Please post the links to these "dozens" of threads. I did a 3 month search for "Colt" and found a single thread. I don't need to search to come up with 3 of them 
This one The other thread about the "crop circles" The "my colts receiver is horrible" thread. I think they were all active in the last week or so. You may need to work on your searching ability. |
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For FUCKS SAKE PEOPLE...REALLY? OP it's just a toolmark, that is all. /thread What topic do you select to ask a question without a bunch of smart ass answers. Maybe we need beginners topic so we can ease into this everybody knows everything attitude. Seriously, whats all the bitchin about. Why would a newbe ask a question witout feeling like a dumbass.
It's Baptism by Fire. Some on here feel superior, if they can jump on a new person. Kinda makes them feel big. Kinda like the first time you walk into a gun store and the person behind the counter treats you like you are a dumb ass. If you hang around here long enough, you will learn to ignore it. Oh, and you are "never" to question a Colt. |
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For FUCKS SAKE PEOPLE...REALLY? OP it's just a toolmark, that is all. /thread What topic do you select to ask a question without a bunch of smart ass answers. Maybe we need beginners topic so we can ease into this everybody knows everything attitude. Seriously, whats all the bitchin about. Why would a newbe ask a question witout feeling like a dumbass.
It's Baptism by Fire. Some on here feel superior, if they can jump on a new person. Kinda makes them feel big. Kinda like the first time you walk into a gun store and the person behind the counter treats you like you are a dumb ass. If you hang around here long enough, you will learn to ignore it. Oh, and you are "never" to question a Colt. Reminds me of my first venture into GD. I think we become a little desensitized around here. Have to develop a thick skin rather quickly. |
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* * * The individuals who don't like "the koolaid / Colt" are using every attempt in justifying buying a shitty 2nd rate weapon because buying a quality weapon is out of their price range, therefore they nitpick at every possible thing...jealousy is a b!tch. These are the same people who owned gobots instead of transformers as kids thinking they were just as cool...
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I agree that it is a tool mark, it doesnt affect anything
still, I feel that anyone who gets a gun with marks like that from the factory should have the option to get one without flaws, if they want colt, dmps, cmmg, stag whatever, you should not expect to have to accept something new with a flaw. I also dont think you can call a 6920 a highend gun, especially at todays prices solid, well built, well tested from a great name, yes awesome to own, yes a great value for below $1200, yes but I would say standard, not high end thats how I feel |
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For FUCKS SAKE PEOPLE...REALLY? OP it's just a toolmark, that is all. /thread What topic do you select to ask a question without a bunch of smart ass answers. Maybe we need beginners topic so we can ease into this everybody knows everything attitude. Seriously, whats all the bitchin about. Why would a newbe ask a question witout feeling like a dumbass.
Comment was for the bickering between the Colt "fanboys" and the "haters"... not the OP |
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Wow! Sorry guys, didn't mean to start a small scale war here. I know it doesn't affect performance and I love the gun regardless, I just was curious to see if anyone knew anything about it. It appeared to me to be some sort of side affect from a tool or clamp as well, just was wondering if anyone else had seen it.
I read the other threads too, I guess it's fairly common. No big deal, like someone else said, call it a "birthmark." And for the record, I've had poor luck with the search function here, and the fact that it makes you wait 60 seconds in between searches is incredibly aggravating. So sometimes I think asking a question, getting a quick answer and letting the thread wash away and die a natural death works just fine and doesn't harm anyone!
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* * * The individuals who don't like "the koolaid / Colt" are using every attempt in justifying buying a shitty 2nd rate weapon because buying a quality weapon is out of their price range, therefore they nitpick at every possible thing...jealousy is a b!tch. These are the same people who owned gobots instead of transformers as kids thinking they were just as cool...
* * * So Colt products are good because "the cool kids" have them? That's some interesting logic there... |
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Quoted: To answer the original question - they are probably marks from some fixtures that are used to hold the parts during manufacture. Huh, does look like the rubber cap on a clamp or something... edit I'm getting tired of the bickering in every thread where someone has a question about the finish on a Colt (or whatver firearm someone else is in love with). |
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