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2/26/2003 9:57:48 PM EDT
Well, it only took me a couple of years to sign up with this site, so what better topic for my first post than the SP1?

I'm looking at one in a local shop, and I think I might be able to get it for between $800 and $900, in used but overall VG+ shape.  My problem is, the dealer also has several Blue Labels that are truly NIB, it seems he bought a bunch before the ban and has had them in cold storage.  He might part with one of them for around $1400-1500, I don't remember the models but basically HBARs, as well as a couple of lightweight carbines and A3 rifles.

I'm leaning towards the SP1, mainly because of my checkbook but I think it's a neat rifle with potential.  Realistically I'd like as similar a rifle to an M16A2 as I could get, which would be a green label as I understand it, but with the SP1 I'd be happy switching out the uppers if I can shoot with the short stock.

Any thoughts on the SP1 versus Blue Label?  
2/26/2003 10:45:31 PM EDT
[#1]
I have a SP1 carbine (16" brl, colapsible stock).  It is real light and handy.  No Fwd Assist or shell deflector bulge on the Right side for that low-drag look.   The shell deflector lump is a good thing for Left Hand shooters, but otherwise it is a real nice rifle, super reliable.   That price is a bargain, jump on it if it is all Colt pre-ban SP1!
2/28/2003 5:10:42 AM EDT
[#2]
If you can get an SP1 for under a Grand, jump on it[:D]
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