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Posted: 3/7/2013 3:35:53 PM EDT
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I asked this question of the guys over in a popular competition forum but wanted to get the perspective of the folks here who I highly respect.
I have the opportunity to pick up an AR and wanted to get some opinions on which I should purchase. The rifle would fill a general purpose role but when opportunity presents itself I would use it to shoot an occasional 3gun match and Carbine class. So for the last several years I have been wanting a Colt AR, after the tragedy in Newtown all AR's, especially Colts, dried up rapidly as I'm sure everyone knows. There are a number of AR's available now but there are two that have caught my eye. The first is the traditional Colt 6920, everyone knows and appreciated the characteristics on the traditional Colt carbine so I wont go into specifics here. The second is a Troy Defense AR with the 16 inch barrel, mid-length gas system and 13inch TRX Alpha free float rail. This is a nice gun but it has a lightened semi bolt where the Colt as you know has the full auto bolt. The Colt comes with the traditional Mil Spec stock where the Troy comes with the Troy Battle Axe stock. Additionall the Colts barrel is chrome lined where the Troy's is Moly and while I respect Troy products I see no markings indicating MPI. So what say you...the traditional Colt or the Troy? |
Get them both 
I assume there is a price difference in the two. Is price a factor, if so are you going to be buying parts for the Colt to get it set up how you want it to be, if so does the cost of those extra parts meet or exceed the cost of the Troy? Is the Troy set up how you want it or are you going to be taking parts off to add new ones so you are happy with it? Or, is price not a factor and you want to know about just the performance comparison between the two? |
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Get them both
I assume there is a price difference in the two. Is price a factor, if so are you going to be buying parts for the Colt to get it set up how you want it to be, if so does the cost of those extra parts meet or exceed the cost of the Troy? Is the Troy set up how you want it or are you going to be taking parts off to add new ones so you are happy with it? Or, is price not a factor and you want to know about just the performance comparison between the two? Well, price is always a factor. I've set my upper limit to ~1800.00. As I'm sure everyone knows prices have increased a bit over the last couple of months. The Colt is listed at 1500 and the Troy is listed at 1800 - times have changed I know. To get the Colt to where I want it to be I would probably spend another ~300 bucks. This would likely include a Troy hand guard and a trigger. I already have a MP stock and pistol grip that I plan on adding. The Troy is certainly better setup for a 3 Gun match as it is already equipped with a free float Troy rail but I view the Colt better setup for more intense use. The thing about the Troy is that the BCG is the semi autp type and is not MPI - further the barrel is not chrome lined. All that said, I'm definitely interested in your thoughts on performance between the two. The only gripes I've heard about the Troy is that PMAG and Lancer mags do not seem to drop free. I've heard nothing but great things about teh colt with the exception of the fact most people have to modify them as you mentioned. Choices choices...looking forward to everyone's guidance! |
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Colt 6920. The 6920 comes with a Rogers Super-Stoc on it now though, just FYI. This one actually has the MilSpec stock on it...the first thing I would be doing is swapping it out for a MP MOE stock that I have on hand. Curious why you recommend the Colt. Is it something specific or do you just prefer the Colt brand? |
| Thought I would update this group with the outcome of my purchase. I was well on my way to purchasing the Troy based on the advice here but bumped into a Bravo Company 16 inch MIddy and as a huge fan of the BC rifle and their customer service I decided to pick it up instead. I'm very happy and satisfied with my purchase and appreciate the input everyone gave. |
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To get the Colt to where I want it to be I would probably spend another ~300 bucks. This would likely include a Troy hand guard and a trigger. I already have a MP stock and pistol grip that I plan on adding. The Troy is certainly better setup for a 3 Gun match as it is already equipped with a free float Troy rail but I view the Colt better setup for more intense use. The thing about the Troy is that the BCG is the semi autp type and is not MPI - further the barrel is not chrome lined.
Just FYI, the Troy barrel is Melonited, which is a surface conversion. It is equal to and arguably superior to chrome lining. Lack of consumer education (it ain't mil-spec! crowd, looking at you) is one of the reasons that it isn't more commonly used (in America). |
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To get the Colt to where I want it to be I would probably spend another ~300 bucks. This would likely include a Troy hand guard and a trigger. I already have a MP stock and pistol grip that I plan on adding. The Troy is certainly better setup for a 3 Gun match as it is already equipped with a free float Troy rail but I view the Colt better setup for more intense use. The thing about the Troy is that the BCG is the semi autp type and is not MPI - further the barrel is not chrome lined.
Just FYI, the Troy barrel is Melonited, which is a surface conversion. It is equal to and arguably superior to chrome lining. Lack of consumer education (it ain't mil-spec! crowd, looking at you) is one of the reasons that it isn't more commonly used (in America). Thanks for the info...I'll admit I am newer to the AR market and while learning it rapidly there are many variables to include when evaluating these things so info like this is appreciated. I still have great appreciation for the new Troy rifle and if I know myself I'll end up picking one up over time. As they say one is none and two is one. Cheers and thanks again. |
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