[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt 4X20 Scope

Posted: 6/12/2006 6:40:32 PM EDT

A friend of mine has a SP1 (5 digit 54XXX) with an attached 4X20 Colt Scope that I'm getting ready to buy. I couldn't find much about the scopes. Are they good scopes?

Posted: 6/12/2006 6:57:10 PM EDT

[#1]

yes,
i've had one for years, and a similar scope for an ar-18, and have had no problems

only drawbacks i see are the height, (need to stretch, or use a pad on the stock) and the crosshairs are thick, (but that only depends on what you are aiming at!)

Posted: 6/12/2006 7:06:14 PM EDT

[#2]

These Colt scopes are very well made. Great quality with great glass and all....but I've always found them to be like looking through a soda straw.

When I bought my SP1 in 79 I almost bought one at the same time, for $99. Looked through it and declined. I've looked at them every time I see them at gunshows and still can't talk myself into buying one, despite the great quality.

Posted: 6/12/2006 7:11:56 PM EDT

[#3]

More questions!

Anyone have info on what years they were made?

Would it be right for a Retro?

How does the Drop Compensator work?

Is there an online manual somewhere?

I wasn't impressed with this 4X20 on his SP1, but maybe I'm spoiled by modern scopes.

Thanks for any help

Scott

Posted: 6/12/2006 10:01:59 PM EDT

[#4]

Were the Colt scopes made in Japan or the US?

Posted: 6/13/2006 2:45:39 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Were the Colt scopes made in Japan or the US?

Both Armalite and Colt had their optics made in Japan by Hakko. Hakko is a commonly found vendor for several companies.

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