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Posted: 12/1/2013 11:37:22 AM EDT
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I did a search for info on this subject but came up with nothing, don't understand why, but I did. Anyway I'm thinking about getting one of these rifles and I think I read somewhere that there are different versions of this model. The author/writer claimed that one version was more desireable that the other. I know that's a subjective statement and I can't remember what the differences were. My question is whether there are different versions of this model and if so what are they. Maybe I was dreaming the whole thing, I don't know. I won't even ask if the Colt rollmark is worth the extra $$ or not. I've seen a lot of opinions on that question already. Thanks in advance for any info/advice given.
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The LE6920 has gone through a couple small changes over its production, though the basic configuration has remained the same, all these remain consistent unless otherwise noted:
- 16" 1/7 5.56MM NATO M4 profile barrel with A2 "compensator" and fixed, "F" marked FSB and M4 barrel extension - Double heat shield handguards and delta ring - Accessory railed upper receiver with extended feedramps - Standard dimension pivot and takedown pins with sear web in Colt semi-auto lower - A2 pistol grip - Four position receiver extension with staked castle nut and "H" marked buffer Variations with approximate dates, there was, as always with Colt, some overlap during production as old stuff was used up, and new stuff introduced: 1995 - 2000: Rollmark: COLT'S LAW ENFORCEMENT CARBINE LEO/RESTRICTED markings on the right side of the magazine well MFR markings: COLTS MFG CO. INC. CAR/fiberlite/fiberite stock Equipped with detachable carry handle with A2 sight assembly elevation adjustable to 600m .170 FCG pins Ships with two Colt 20 round magazines, sling, and cleaning kit Side sling swivel assembly installed from factory - earlier M16A1/2 double sided versions were used, eventually replaced by "single sided" version for .750 barrels only Some early ones may have shipped with peel washers instead of crush washers and possibly with screw front pivot pins Bolt carrier is Colt "cut" or "C" design Some early LE6920s are marked "SAFE/SEMI" rather than "SAFE/FIRE." Use of "T" marks on upper receiver late in this time period ~2000-2002: CAR stock is replaced by "M4" pattern stock 2002: Colt Defense is spun off from Colt's Manufacturing, most lowers are marked "COLT DEFENSE" rather than "COLT'S MFG CO. INC." though both can be found ~2005: Colt begins to ship all rifles with standard ("FA") bolt carriers ~2007: Colt begins to use "extended" safety/selector lever design mid-2009: Colt begins to use .154 standard FCG pins 2011: Introduction of Colt/Rogers "Super Stok," markings changed to "M4 CARBINE" "SAFE/FIRE" markings engraved on right side of receiver LEO/RESTRICTED markings dropped 2013: Detachable carry handle dropped in favor of MBUS Side sling swivel dropped Accessory pack reduced to one MagPul M3 PMAG Colt Defense re-merges with Colt's Manufacturing Company Late-2013: Colt drops "Super Stok," returns to "M4" style stock Variants: LE6921 - SBR version with 14.5" barrel, marked "<M4LE>" until 2011, otherwise consistent with above 6920 LE6922 - Same as early 6920s, but 1/9 rather than 1.7 barrel LE6920HB - Limited run of 300 sold through Specialized Armament Warehouse using 16" "HB" or "SOCOM" or "M4A1" profile barrel, differs from military standard RO921HB barrel only in length SP6920 - Sold from ~2009-2011, no caliber markings on lower, roll marked "SPORTER M4 CARBINE," no "LEO/RESTRICTED" markings on magwell LE6920SOCOMI - 2011 limited run, used M4 style stock, Colt ambidextrous selector, MATECH 0-200m BUIS, and KAC M4 RAS. Barrel profile is 16" "SOCOM" profile, however, omits the M203 flats present in the 2003 LE6920HB, ships with two Colt USGI pattern 30 round magazines. Rollmarked "M4A1 CARBINE" without caliber markings on lower LE6920SOCOMII - identical to SOCOMI, but with black DD M4A1 RIS II FSP installed LE6920SOCOM - SOCOMI configuration becomes catalog model for 2012, rather than limited run - "2013 Configuration" begins shipping with one USGI thirty round magazine, side sling swivel dropped, begins shipping with Troy rails instead of KAC M4 RAS LE6920MP series - 2011/2 and on, substitutes colored MagPul MOE handguards, grip, and stock for appropriately colored (black, OD, FDE), all models use standard six o'clock sling swivel and ship with one PMag and MBUS FDE and OD anodized - 2011 limited run of FDE and OD anodized MP models, receivers are anodized, otherwise identical In 2011 there were also a couple distributor limited runs with other minor differences I'm sure I've forgotten and/or flubbed a date or detail or two, but this should give you the general rundown. ~Augee |
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Shame. They should sell this as a pinned option: http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h385/alaskaLTZ/IMG_1326x_zps9b9a4923.jpg Quoted:
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LE6921 - SBR version with 14.5" barrel, marked "<M4LE>" until 2011, otherwise consistent with above 6920 ~Augee Shame. They should sell this as a pinned option: http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h385/alaskaLTZ/IMG_1326x_zps9b9a4923.jpg Meh, easy to do on your own. So many flash/comp/brakes to choose from. |
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Just one quick?? I just ordered the LE6920Socom and was told it comes with the KAC and not the Troy. I have read that the Troy did come on some just wondering if that was a small batch or all?? One store got stock and they claim they all came with KAC and not the Troy ones.
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| They should just simply go back to the stock version of the semi M4 and pin and weld choice of comp or flash hider on barrels then they dont have to make a !^" version they can use standard barrels and start using a real socom 14.5 with a pinned option...if Bushmaster and Windham and others can do it they can too. |
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I would just want to add more info about other variants.
The "extended" safety/ selector lever design introduced in around 2007 are also reversible, it could be mounted to the right side of the receiver because it have two grooves (both left and right side) for the selector detent pin. The "Sporter M4 Carbine" lower marked model SP6920 was only mainly made in 2011 and was in their 2011 catalog, there were a few also made in 2012 but not many. There are still new just released from the factory 2013 configuration with the old "Colt's Law Enforcement Carbine" with LE/ RESTRICTED markings, the last 100 of these with official last 100 paperwork was released last year but the factory had some more made after the official last 100 units. There are some hydro dipped camo finishes like Muddy Girl®, Tiger Stripe Vietnam™, Carbon Fiber pattern new this year but some are not in the catalog. Colt also stated last SHOT Show they will have other camo finishes in the future but I have not seen them yet: Silver Flame pattern Brushed Stainless Steel pattern Wildfire™ camouflage A-TACS FG™ (foliage green camouflage) Gray finish Bounty Hunter camouflage A-TACS AU™ |
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There are some hydro dipped camo finishes like Muddy Girl®, Tiger Stripe Vietnam™, Carbon Fiber pattern new this year but some are not in the catalog. Colt also stated last SHOT Show they will have other camo finishes in the future but I have not seen them yet: Silver Flame pattern Brushed Stainless Steel pattern Wildfire™ camouflage A-TACS FG™ (foliage green camouflage) Gray finish Bounty Hunter camouflage A-TACS AU™ Did the guy who pimped out Sig-Sauer take over at Colt? Say it ain't so! |
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