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Picked up another here. FWTguns.com $1336.99 and used free shipping code. No credit card fees, either. My FFL was already on file for some weird reason, too. They operate just like grabagun, but almost 65 cheaper. You can check for deals here. View Quote |
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Grabagun just got them back in stock https://grabagun.com/colt-m4-carbine-socom-5-56mm-16.html
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Anyone who follows Colt knows of the issues they have had. On this forum along there are many threads regarding the poor finishing of Colt rifles. There is a thread on Colt 6933 where the lower receiver had grind marks on lower under the company info. Another thread on the FSB being installed crooked, went back for a repair and came back crooked again...this time with some snacks on the butt of the rifle.
I have a brand new A4 which is stamped incorrectly on the barrel. There are other cases, and this goes back years, where Colt will use parts from other models to finish off other models. Some of the latest are more A4's coming in with lowers clearly left over from a batch of carbines. Its also one of the reasons I feel the older models are better investments...the quality back then meant something..."Colt Quality" used to be the marketing gimmick. All of their retro models are being made by a third party. I own several newer models, most of which are versions of the 6920 and the 6940. A good platform being run into the ground by a bunch of misfit hedge funds who have no idea how to make and market guns. |
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Anyone who follows Colt knows of the issues they have had. On this forum along there are many threads regarding the poor finishing of Colt rifles. There is a thread on Colt 6933 where the lower receiver had grind marks on lower under the company info. Another thread on the FSB being installed crooked, went back for a repair and came back crooked again...this time with some snacks on the butt of the rifle. I have a brand new A4 which is stamped incorrectly on the barrel. There are other cases, and this goes back years, where Colt will use parts from other models to finish off other models. Some of the latest are more A4's coming in with lowers clearly left over from a batch of carbines. Its also one of the reasons I feel the older models are better investments...the quality back then meant something..."Colt Quality" used to be the marketing gimmick. All of their retro models are being made by a third party. I own several newer models, most of which are versions of the 6920 and the 6940. A good platform being run into the ground by a bunch of misfit hedge funds who have no idea how to make and market guns. View Quote |
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Aren't they supposed to have a price match guarantee? Buds I mean....
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How did this dealer pan out? Did you speak to them at all? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Picked up another here. FWTguns.com $1336.99 and used free shipping code. No credit card fees, either. My FFL was already on file for some weird reason, too. They operate just like grabagun, but almost 65 cheaper. You can check for deals here. |
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It’s funny how people like or dislike different gun sellers. I personally dislike graba gun. They tried to pull some sneaky crap on me and I had to get my credit card company involved. I use to be a fan but all it takes is one bad experience. I like buds. There are many good ones out there.
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It’s funny how people like or dislike different gun sellers. I personally dislike graba gun. They tried to pull some sneaky crap on me and I had to get my credit card company involved. I use to be a fan but all it takes is one bad experience. I like buds. There are many good ones out there. View Quote |
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Quoted: Personally, I think there is much too much back and forth on this and that with one seller or another. So, we do not seem comfortable with any seller. One guy takes too long to ship, and other guy is not cheap enough. Wait, someone else is cheaper. That fucker wouldn't let me cancel so I can save $36. I want it cheaper, but I will buy from the guy with a higher price for great service. Wait, no, I won't pay for great service. This guy also takes too long to ship. Give it a break. Buy the gun, be happy. I remember when I was at 11 months on the waiting list for a rifle from a manufacturer in TX, and another time I waited like the lottery for a manufacturer in FL. View Quote |
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Got mine Today, US Gov rollmarks are ok, not perfect, came with the H2 buffer, no C on the Carrier, missing pistol grip and 2 rib covers, got the mag with 3 covers on the Gun and another extra 4 - 11rib covers for a total of 7 (11 rib) covers.
Go Figure, tried calling Colt during their business hours to get a KAC Pistol Grip, they wouldn't pickup the phone (tried 4 times) will try again tomorrow. Imgur Album - 6920 SOCOM 2018 |
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^^^^^^Thank you for these pics. I really appreciate the Specialized Armament pics.
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@ar15userclone , did I read that right: you called Colt to ask for a KAC grip? Not in the box?
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^^^^^^Thank you for these pics. I really appreciate the Specialized Armament pics. View Quote |
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@ar15userclone , did I read that right: you called Colt to ask for a KAC grip? Not in the box? View Quote If you want a C marked carrier, hit up Chris @ Shark Arms and he will hook you up for a C marked geniune Colt BCG for around $125. |
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Those of who have the 2018 SOCOM's can you please check to see if your FSB's are F makred?
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Quoted: Thanks for checking, I purchased a Colt SOCOM 14.5 Barrel from Arms Unlimited, it wasn't marked either. Purchased a LE6920HBPW with the SOCOM barrel, its was F marked (attached PIC) https://i.imgur.com/edeedJI.jpg This 2018 SOCOM is also not F marked, i will try and measure it and post back. View Quote |
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My buddy and i each bought 2 of the 2018 socoms. Only 1 had a c marked carrier, all did not have f marked fsp nor a marked charging handle. 3 were sqaure forge and 1 keyhole forge. Between the both of us we have alot of colts both old and new including all the previous socoms 1 and 2. We each bought 1 right when they first came out and both came with vertical grip, then the 2 we each bought last week did not have vertical grip. We both called colt and waited about 15min to get through and got the same story as you. It sucks that colt is going this route because in the future how are you going to tell legit colt parts? With the expanse/competition line not selling and colt pulling orders from the company in Texas could it be that colt is using up expanse parts? Who knows with colt
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Quoted: Don't worry about measuring them, they are the correct sight height. Colt stopped marking them "F" about 1 year ago. They are correct height, though. View Quote I have A2 FSBs that are 1.94 inches tall. I have F marked FSBs that are 1.98 inches tall. The non marked FSB on my 6920 SOCOM is 1.98. But the non marked FSB on my AR15A4 is 1.96. Weird. |
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Quoted: i also asked him about the C mark missing from the carrier and no F mark on the FSB, to which he responded by saying that Colt is no longer marking these moving forward. My HBPW 6920 & AR15A4 purchased earlier this year didn't come with C marked carriers either. The 6920 HBPW did have the F Marked FSB. The AR15 A4 was also missing the colt gold extractor, it was just a generic looking extractor. If you want a C marked carrier, hit up Chris @ Shark Arms and he will hook you up for a C marked geniune Colt BCG for around $125. View Quote |
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Don't want to start a new thread so I'm asking here: do those side sling mounts move around much on the barrel or are they fairly solid?
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How’s the play on your upper and lowers? My socom seems to have a little slack.
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Any lead on a 2018 one in stock other than the ridiculous GB prices?
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I just placed an order from Tombstone Tactical. Less than 3 available. Price was $1480 free ship and no CC fees. I wasn't planning on buying anything more this year, but I couldn't pass up the Gov Property rollmark.
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I waited around to long for a 2017 and they went out of stock. I jumped on this though, IMO this rollmark is way cooler than the m4a1 of past. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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no Problem, but i should also add a warning, it took around 7 months to get this done. They are super busy with Govt. Work to respond to you, if you do decide to send in your stuff to specialized armament, be prepared to wait for months without any communication from them. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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these are top shelf. Worry less, grasshopper, about where you buy, and shoot more and now buy.
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I think you bought the last one. When I bought mine earlier in the day, they showed 2 left. Now out of stock. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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This is worse than crack! I was all but out of the gun buying game and was happy with what I had UNTIL Colt pulled this shit. And of course, everyone was sold out. I managed to find one on Gunbroker for a reasonable price so I pulled the trigger. I have the FN collector, not this is coming. I should be good until they put out one with selector stops..lol!!!
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This is worse than crack! I was all but out of the gun buying game and was happy with what I had UNTIL Colt pulled this shit. And of course, everyone was sold out. I managed to find one on Gunbroker for a reasonable price so I pulled the trigger. I have the FN collector, not this is coming. I should be good until they put out one with selector stops..lol!!! View Quote I already have an FN, 2 2017 SOCOMs and 2 2018 SOCOMs |
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Quoted: I hope not, I'll have to get more, then. I already have an FN, 2 2017 SOCOMs and 2 2018 SOCOMs View Quote What lower is more accurate. I keep going back and forth. FN Collector: Pros: Proper company Roll mark, selector stops and proper fire markings (safe, semi and auto), cage code, all stamped roll markings Cons: improper Caliber markings (5.56x45), M4, instead of M4a1 and no US property markings 2018 Colt Socom: Pros: US property markings, proper m4a1 and caliber markings Cons: No selector stops, improper fire markings (safe and fire) mixture of stamped and engraved markings It really is a toss up, but I think that the Colt now has the property markings and the M4a1 markings give it an edge. |
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Quoted: I have been debating this question: What lower is more accurate. I keep going back and forth. FN Collector: Pros: Proper company Roll mark, selector stops and proper fire markings (safe, semi and auto), cage code, all stamped roll markings Cons: improper Caliber markings (5.56x45), M4, instead of M4a1 and no US property markings 2018 Colt Socom: Pros: US property markings, proper m4a1 and caliber markings Cons: No selector stops, improper fire markings (safe and fire) mixture of stamped and engraved markings It really is a toss up, but I think that the Colt now has the property markings and the M4a1 markings give it an edge. View Quote |
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