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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2024 10:53:14 AM EDT
AU has them on sale for 1400 and I couldn’t resist. I’ve handle them and wanted one since they came out. Compared to buying a DD upper for the same price (and the fact I prefer Colt when possible), this made sense. I was looking to buy a modern upper and this fits the bill and then some.
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Posted: 5/7/2024 2:25:44 PM EDT
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That sale got me too.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2024 8:31:47 PM EDT
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Would love to see some pics when you get them. Especially the right side of the bolt release.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2024 5:36:47 PM EDT
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Will do. Probably pick it up a week from tomorrow 😎
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USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 3:57:08 PM EDT
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I have the 10.3" and the 11.5" SBR's. I'm surprised that we don't hear more about them. Of course, Colt doesn't seem to do anything to promote them.
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USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 9:25:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bret]
[#5]
OTDR, There are two different types of bolt releases. Let me know if you need pictures of anything else.
 
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 10:02:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: OTDR]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bret: OTDR, There are two different types of bolt releases. Let me know if you need pictures of anything else. https://i.postimg.cc/pXpVfnSG/M5-bolt-release-A.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/gkQzN2FY/M5-bolt-release-B.jpg Thanks I am familiar with both styles, I actually own one of each, was curios which version OP got, was curios if AU was still shipping the first version or the 2nd version. I bought the 1st version from AU and the 2nd version at a LGS.  Colt M5 Carbine Gen 1 vs Gen 2 |
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USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 10:44:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OTDR: was curios if AU was still shipping the first version or the 2nd version. I got both of mine from AU. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 11:12:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bret: I got both of mine from AU. Thank you for the info, I want to buy another. AU has much better prices. The left side bolt catch extends much further out from the lower so not even a scalloped punch is needed, but after removing that part, getting the right side paddle out was far more difficult. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 6:17:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OTDR: Thanks I am familiar with both styles, I actually own one of each, was curios which version OP got, was curios if AU was still shipping the first version or the 2nd version. I bought the 1st version from AU and the 2nd version at a LGS.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVEe6Pe5dsAThe one I just got from AU was the first version. The date on the 'birthing bag' was 8/21! The date on the accessories bag was 4/22. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2024 7:48:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: friendswoodeod]
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Mine has the "older" right side ambi bolt release as well. I love this rifle and here area a few reasons why I think it is a STEAL for 1400!
-Troy sights ~$220 ish bucks -Magpul CTR ~$60 ish bucks -Raptor ~$90 ish bucks These are all top notch add ons and come to 370. 1400-370=1030 So for just over a grand you are getting a well built rifle with great features and then add top dog accessories and here we are. People (internet) seem to be too busy with talking trash or not properly comparing this rifle to others in the same bracket. Very happy and will post a pic when I get it setup 
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2024 8:45:19 PM EDT
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Haven't shot it yet, but it is setting up nicely
https://imgur.com/a/kxCc0K8 |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 6:04:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By friendswoodeod: Haven't shot it yet, but it is setting up nicely https://imgur.com/a/kxCc0K8 
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