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Posted: 12/10/2023 5:43:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stickyheat]
I recently picked up a couple of ambi selectors and noticed they are not marked with the Schmid “S” logo you tend to see on their parts. Both of them have red loctite on the screw and CAGE code markings on the short levers. The short lever on one of them seems to have a prominent casting line you can see as well.
Hoping someone could tell me if this looks like a legit Colt ambi selector.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 7:30:42 PM EDT
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That’s Colt. It’s reversible where the long/short level can be turned around either way.
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Posted: 12/10/2023 7:52:45 PM EDT
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Looks legit, last batch that I saw (Sept this year) were still Schmid marked, possibly a new OEM?
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Posted: 12/10/2023 7:57:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Looks legit, last batch that I saw (Sept this year) were still Schmid marked, possibly a new OEM? Allegedly these are really old stock. Weird there’s no marking. Mostly curious now who else makes these for Colt. |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 8:00:14 PM EDT
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Send it to me for inspection on my newly acquired 6940
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Posted: 12/10/2023 8:14:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stickyheat: Allegedly these are really old stock. Weird there’s no marking. Mostly curious now who else makes these for Colt. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stickyheat: Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Looks legit, last batch that I saw (Sept this year) were still Schmid marked, possibly a new OEM? Allegedly these are really old stock. Weird there’s no marking. Mostly curious now who else makes these for Colt. Schmid is the only mfgr that I've seen do them honestly. The FN have been Schmid sourced as well:  Attached FileBetter pic:  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 8:37:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stickyheat]
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I think the .mil FN ones are Schmid long right side levers that were ground down.
For a user, these actually might be a little stronger than the right side lever on the Colts as there looks to be more metal there on the stem. Either way, I’m dumping all my other ambi safeties and sticking with Schmid/Colt. |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 8:46:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stickyheat: I think the .mil FN ones are Schmid long right side levers that were ground down. For a user, these actually might be a little stronger than the right side lever on the Colts as there looks to be more metal there on the stem. Either way, I’m dumping all my other ambi safeties and sticking with Schmid/Colt. You're correct, the FN ambis that Wet Works is showing are indeed modded/ground down short lever assemblies. |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 8:51:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: You're correct, the FN ambis that Wet Works is showing are indeed modded/ground down short lever assemblies. The semi auto version of those selectors are on sale at arms unlimited for pretty cheap. I bought a few to replace some other stuff. |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 9:10:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stickyheat: The semi auto version of those selectors are on sale at arms unlimited for pretty cheap. I bought a few to replace some other stuff. Likewise, $15 was too cheap to pass up for a solid ambi selector. |
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Posted: 12/12/2023 3:50:34 PM EDT
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Mine was Schmidt marked but not sure if it was Colt.
Unfortunately the short lever broke the first day at the range. The packaging was the following 
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Posted: 12/14/2023 1:10:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stickyheat]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frens: Mine was Schmidt marked but not sure if it was Colt. Unfortunately the short lever broke the first day at the range. The packaging was the following https://i.postimg.cc/Jhw1cdX9/IMG-3980.jpg I think the non Colt contract Schmid’s right side lever might be stronger. It’s got a bit more metal from the lever going into the stem. If I had to guess they won’t update the Colt contract part due to contract shenanigans. |
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Posted: 12/14/2023 2:02:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Likewise, $15 was too cheap to pass up for a solid ambi selector. I grabbed a couple, thanks. |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 6:54:37 PM EDT
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I have tried a few different brand ambi-selectors. Keep coming back to these. They are the smoothest out of the box selectors period. I do like the reversible ones where you can choose what side will be long side. Fun fact, the Colt Canada ones have a plastic washer that goes on the short/removable side to prevent side to side movement while being bored out of your mind in a fox hole and accidentally shifting the selector upwards over the selector stops.
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