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Posted: 10/23/2012 10:02:32 AM EDT
| I have searched and read many posts on "what t buy", they have been very informative. I am trying to narrow my search for a new AR. My first thoughts were between LWRCm6A2 or the Colt LE6940P. Now After reading more on the piston system, I am not sure I need it. Second choices would be Colt LE6940 or Colt MT6400. Not into zombies of shtf, will be doing mostly target shooting to 300 yards or as far as I am capable. LWRCs are all pistons, I have many Colt revolvers and I guess I'm kind of in their corner. My problem is they are hard to find. How about some opinions. |
| I have a 6940 and it is a very nice rifle. You could also get the 6920 if you either don't need the rails right away, or if you want to add your own at some point down the road. It's hard to go wrong with a Colt. I have a M6A2 and it is a nice rifle as well, though I believe you are correct about the piston system. It really is unnecessary. |
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I have a 6940 and love it, but I have a different mentality than you about it. I have it as an all around use rifle. I wouldn't consider the Colt LE6940 a less than MOA rifle.
It sounds, to me, like you are looking for a more 'accurate' rifle so I'd suggest you look a bit more. Maybe something with a stainless steel barrel. Noveske maybe? I think others here have more expertise about match type rifles. The Colt LE6940 is plenty accurate, don't get me wrong, but if your only use is target shooting why not get a more accurate rifle? |
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It sounds, to me, like you are looking for a more 'accurate' rifle so I'd suggest you look a bit more. Maybe something with a stainless steel barrel. Noveske maybe? I think others here have more expertise about match type rifles. The Colt LE6940 is plenty accurate, don't get me wrong, but if your only use is target shooting why not get a more accurate rifle? You have it pretty much right. I live in Illinois, so no hunting with it. My target shooting will be mostly at steel gongs. My step-son has a place where I can shoot at 300 yds. and an acquaintance that has a place to shoot at least to 600-700 yds. No competition other than friendly, but mostly against myself. I had the same thought about the Colt LE line (MOA). I like the idea of a stainless steel barrel and have looked at the Noveske site. Any others that are in that neighborhood? |
I think there are plenty, and I think you can even get non stainless steel that will be very accurate but I'll leave that to others that know more than me  I was on a quest not long ago to pick up a stainless steel 5.56 and ended up with an entirely different beast. A 7.62 instead, but it cost me Best of luck finding your rock chucker!
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It sounds, to me, like you are looking for a more 'accurate' rifle so I'd suggest you look a bit more. Maybe something with a stainless steel barrel. Noveske maybe? I think others here have more expertise about match type rifles. The Colt LE6940 is plenty accurate, don't get me wrong, but if your only use is target shooting why not get a more accurate rifle? You have it pretty much right. I live in Illinois, so no hunting with it. My target shooting will be mostly at steel gongs. My step-son has a place where I can shoot at 300 yds. and an acquaintance that has a place to shoot at least to 600-700 yds. No competition other than friendly, but mostly against myself. I had the same thought about the Colt LE line (MOA). I like the idea of a stainless steel barrel and have looked at the Noveske site. Any others that are in that neighborhood? I have a 6940 and like it alot. It's more than accurate enough and runs great. The only draw back is the fixed rail system. I live in Illinois too and use my ARs for hunting Varmint. Why can't you? |
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I have a 6940 and like it alot. It's more than accurate enough and runs great. The only draw back is the fixed rail system. I live in Illinois too and use my ARs for hunting Varmint. Why can't you?
Most of my hunting is done with a .22lr. The LE6940P was my original choice, but second thoughts ruled out the piston. The LE6940 would be a second choice if it weren't so hard to come by. I have nothing against taking a groundhog or two, maybe even the occasional coyote. My main intention with a .223 is to reach out and touch a gong, over and over. What kind of varmints are you shooting and what part of the state are you doing it in? |
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I see threads like this, and it flat amazes me that the same gun of the week names keep coming up. Does no-one read spec. pages? There is a clear winner over the Colt that everyone here keeps making excuses for, and this is it:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-ARML15A4CB3 Superb fit and finish (unlike the Colt). Superior engineering. ArmaLite invented the midlength gas system, as well as their own bolt design and chamber. Lifetime warranty. A better price. "AR" stands for ArmaLite Rifle. Period. |
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I see threads like this, and it flat amazes me that the same gun of the week names keep coming up. Does no-one read spec. pages? There is a clear winner over the Colt that everyone here keeps making excuses for, and this is it: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-ARML15A4CB3 Superb fit and finish (unlike the Colt). Superior engineering. ArmaLite invented the midlength gas system, as well as their own bolt design and chamber. Lifetime warranty. A better price. "AR" stands for ArmaLite Rifle. Period. Newb 
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I see threads like this, and it flat amazes me that the same gun of the week names keep coming up. Does no-one read spec. pages? There is a clear winner over the Colt that everyone here keeps making excuses for, and this is it: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-ARML15A4CB3 Superb fit and finish (unlike the Colt). Superior engineering. ArmaLite invented the midlength gas system, as well as their own bolt design and chamber. Lifetime warranty. A better price. "AR" stands for ArmaLite Rifle. Period. This gets brought up over and over again. Armalite of the past is not the same Armalite of today. If I am dropping $900 it better have a 1/7 twist and a front sight. That's not a NM rifle and the OP is looking for accuracy out to 600ydrs. OP get yourself a rifle that can shoot MOA out of the box and work from there. |
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Can someone enlighten me on the differences between the Colt 6720R talon verson and the Colt LE6940P?
I know the latter is a piston system and has a different barrel configuration. Other than that (and $800) what are the differences? I have pretty much ruled out the piston system, I'm just curious if the piston adds that much to the cost, or are there other differences of which I am not aware? forgot about the monolithic rail system, is this an improvement over the rail on the 6720? |
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Can someone enlighten me on the differences between the Colt 6720R talon verson and the Colt LE6940P? I know the latter is a piston system and has a different barell configuration. Other than that (and $800) what are the differences? I have pretty much ruled out the piston system, I'm just curious if the piston adds that much to the cost, or are there other differences of which I am not aware? forgot about the monolithic rail system, is this an improvement over the rail on the 6720? Without looking it up directly, I assume you already have the pages to confirm...I believe the 6940 had the handguard built into the upper whereas the other doesn't, allowing you to customize it more. That's the only drawback I've had about the 6940 and truthfully it doesn't bother me even if I'd like it to be about 2 inches longer. It's a nice light rifle, I've made it heavier, but even still very easy to handle. |
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I see threads like this, and it flat amazes me that the same gun of the week names keep coming up. Does no-one read spec. pages? There is a clear winner over the Colt that everyone here keeps making excuses for, and this is it: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-ARML15A4CB3 Superb fit and finish (unlike the Colt). Superior engineering. ArmaLite invented the midlength gas system, as well as their own bolt design and chamber. Lifetime warranty. A better price. "AR" stands for ArmaLite Rifle. Period. This gets brought up over and over again. Armalite of the past is not the same Armalite of today. If I am dropping $900 it better have a 1/7 twist and a front sight. That's not a NM rifle and the OP is looking for accuracy out to 600ydrs. OP get yourself a rifle that can shoot MOA out of the box and work from there. He already bought the rifle, so it doesn't really matter. Well, Armalite of "today" has been intact since 1996. Colt has had as much disruption in their management since then, and very few other brands date back even that far. The ArmaLite of "today" is in FACT the same one that invented the midlength system, the new bolt, and the unique chamber. "Accurate to 600 yards" is a relative term. Unless he uses a monster scope, he won't SEE at 600 yards. The guns that do shoot that well are not carbines, and they're NOT $900!!!!!!!! Call me a newb. Go on and drink your koolaid. |
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