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Quoted: Got the details on the shipping and its coming directly from Colts warehouse. Shipper Information: PRODUCT SERVICE Colt's Manufacturing LLC 545 New Park Avenue West Hartford View Quote So you ordered from Clydes but your new rifle Rifle is coming directly from West Hartford? Sounds like drop shipping to me, which is OK, motocycle industry does that a lot. |
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Quoted: So you ordered from Clydes but your new rifle Rifle is coming directly from West Hartford? Sounds like drop shipping to me, which is OK, motocycle industry does that a lot. View Quote Clydes sent me a photo of the stack of SOCOMs they have in their store and stated that they do not drop ship. I'm not sure what the case may be. They said they would be interested in talking about the invoice to see what happened. |
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Quoted: Clydes sent me a photo of the stack of SOCOMs they have in their store and stated that they do not drop ship. I'm not sure what the case may be. They said they would be interested in talking about the invoice to see what happened. View Quote I got tracking, mine is coming from Clydes |
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Guys I need to eat crow here. I figured out the tracking I received from fed ex was not regarding the Socom I ordered rather it was a return box that Colt was sending me for a completely unrelated issue. Just happened coincidentally at the same time. My sincere apologies for getting guys' bristles up and hopefully you guys didn't chew out Clydes on my faulty info.
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Quoted: Can't wait to grind off the selector stops to make pre 13' LE6920 clone. View Quote Attached File |
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Clydes contacted me and wanted to make sure nothing got screwed up with my order. I told them what happened. They were very professional about my screw up. I told them I wouldn't take it personally if I found dirty diaper or worse a Hillary Clinton sporting a thong bikini centerfold shoved inside my rifle box due to the mistake.
Now I just got my Clydes FedEx tracking.... |
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Quoted: Guys I need to eat crow here. I figured out the tracking I received from fed ex was not regarding the Socom I ordered rather it was a return box that Colt was sending me for a completely unrelated issue. Just happened coincidentally at the same time. My sincere apologies for getting guys' bristles up and hopefully you guys didn't chew out Clydes on my faulty info. View Quote I go to Clydes store in Athens GA a couple of times a month and have bought all but 2 of my Colts directly in store. They are a GREAT gun store. The onwer Andrew Clyde got elected to the US Congress in 2020. Great having him there. |
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This reminds me of that time in 2013 when I attempted to purchase one of the M4A1s Walmart was blowing out. They incorrectly priced it as a regular 6920 and it rang up for $600. As much as I wanted to walk out with it, I couldn't let someone lose their job over that. I let them know of the mistake and they graciously fixed it.
Oh well, I felt better about it. |
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Quoted: Mine shipped at about 3 pm yesterday, and is scheduled to be delivered today. I'm only a few states away, but that shipping speed is impressive. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted:... Now I just got my Clydes FedEx tracking.... Mine shipped at about 3 pm yesterday, and is scheduled to be delivered today. I'm only a few states away, but that shipping speed is impressive. Please post some pictures when you get chance. |
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Quoted: This reminds me of that time in 2013 when I attempted to purchase one of the M4A1s Walmart was blowing out. They incorrectly priced it as a regular 6920 and it rang up for $600. As much as I wanted to walk out with it, I couldn't let someone lose their job over that. I let them know of the mistake and they graciously fixed it. Oh well, I felt better about it. View Quote good man.. |
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Nice. Mine is supposed to arrive today, but im betting my ffl is out trying to filll his deer tag. Do probably wont lay hands on it till Monday.
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Is the engraving under the grip something new or has that been there for a while?
I haven’t pulled a grip off of any of the newer Colts I have. |
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Anyone have issues ordering from Clyde’s. Their payment processor declined my payment three times. I called and was told the internet guy was out until Monday and they couldn’t help me. I asked to order over the phone and was told I couldn’t.
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Could it be assumed that there is a slight possibility that you could get a cage code upper with luck of the draw and Colt using some new old stock completed uppers?
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Quoted: Could it be assumed that there is a slight possibility that you could get a cage code upper with luck of the draw and Colt using some new old stock completed uppers? View Quote I would say the possibility is good. The originals in 2018 were hit or miss on what you got for upper markings (and BCG) |
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Quoted: Anyone have issues ordering from Clyde’s. Their payment processor declined my payment three times. I called and was told the internet guy was out until Monday and they couldn’t help me. I asked to order over the phone and was told I couldn’t. View Quote I just ordered one and it took my payment no problem. |
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Quoted: Could it be assumed that there is a slight possibility that you could get a cage code upper with luck of the draw and Colt using some new old stock completed uppers? View Quote I ordered three; 1 keyhole upper, 1 poorly stamped keyhole upper, and 1 square with a cage code All in all I’m pretty happy except one of the lowers has a way out of spec rear take down pin. At least I’m hoping it’s not the lower that’s out of spec, but when closed in there’s no positive click to hold it closed, and when opened this thing has more play than I’ve ever seen on any lower. Anyone have experience with colt warranty repairs? |
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To answer the other questions: all have sear webs, accessory pack comes with 1 mag, rifle lock, manual and kac vertical grip(3 full size panels are installed on the rail)
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Quoted: I ordered three; 1 keyhole upper, 1 poorly stamped keyhole upper, and 1 square with a cage code All in all I’m pretty happy except one of the lowers has a way out of spec rear take down pin. At least I’m hoping it’s not the lower that’s out of spec, but when closed in there’s no positive click to hold it closed, and when opened this thing has more play than I’ve ever seen on any lower. Anyone have experience with colt warranty repairs? View Quote i would be curious to what the barrel date is on the one that has the cage code upper. i would think it would be a few years older than 2021? |
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clydes units are moving very slow.
you would think otherwise since there is no sales tax and what GB is getting for them. |
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Quoted: so about $2000 with tax and likely cc fee. it sucks when you check out on GB and see the final price on a item in this price range. In this sale it was $1987. Clydes is $1730 final price shipped. $257 difference. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: The last one that auctioned on GB sold for $1825. so about $2000 with tax and likely cc fee. it sucks when you check out on GB and see the final price on a item in this price range. In this sale it was $1987. Clydes is $1730 final price shipped. $257 difference. Not everyone pays a sales tax and you don’t have to pay with a CC. I keep the price of my GB purchases lower by not using a CC and my State has no sales tax. |
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Picked up mine. Looks good. Fitment is solid. Upper is non cage coded, no M4 mark, keyhole forge.
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Quoted: Ok thanks, I’ll have to try another card. It’s the craziest thing. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I just ordered one and it took my payment no problem. Ok thanks, I’ll have to try another card. It’s the craziest thing. Spoke with Clyde’s today. Turns out that despite the fact that the payment processor shows American Express as an option, they do not take it. So I ordered with a different card. Can’t wait to get it. |
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I pulled the barrel and replaced the upper with the OEM2 upper I got a month ago. Cage coded and actually the finish matches better. My OCD needed a fix.
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As someone posted, out of three he ordered, he got one that was cage code upper marked.
So there is a chance you could also get one from Clydes. 12 units left and moving very slowly. |
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View Quote Nice Carbine. I will take this model over the rolled and no stops any day. |
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I like it too.
I’m usually a traditionalist, but that engraving looks better than the old bug-eyed rollmarks. |
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