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Mine was from Buds and it was marked as such. Pics on the previous page. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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So does anyone know whats up with some of these coming with vertical grips and some not. I bought one 2 weeks ago serial 127xx and it came with the knights vertical grip and yesterday i just picked up 2 more serials 128xx and they did not come with the vertical grip. Has anyone else had similar scenarios and have you tried contacting colt?
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So does anyone know whats up with some of these coming with vertical grips and some not. I bought one 2 weeks ago serial 127xx and it came with the knights vertical grip and yesterday i just picked up 2 more serials 128xx and they did not come with the vertical grip. Has anyone else had similar scenarios and have you tried contacting colt? View Quote |
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1 was off gunbroker from a dealer down south, 2 others were local ffl
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For anyone who did not recieve the extra pack with the vertical grip and short rail cover, call colt and they will take care of you. Also how many of you guys got c marked bolt carriers? 1 out of the 3 socoms i bought had a c marked carrier.
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For anyone who did not recieve the extra pack with the vertical grip and short rail cover, call colt and they will take care of you. Also how many of you guys got c marked bolt carriers? 1 out of the 3 socoms i bought had a c marked carrier. View Quote |
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Why would anyone overpay for one of these Colt rifles? Spend the money and buy one that is going to appreciate...an SP1 being in the same ballpark as one of these.
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I have a C marked carrier and a no cage code charging handle. Carrier looked lighter in color, almost gray compared to other current colt ones I have but I need to pull that one and one out of a different rifle to be sure.
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Looks like Grab a Gun and Bud's are on the higher side now. These are popping up everywhere.
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Why would anyone overpay for one of these Colt rifles? Spend the money and buy one that is going to appreciate...an SP1 being in the same ballpark as one of these. View Quote |
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Another bad post. Why would you even reply with this trollish type post. Some real winners posting trash on here. I got one and I love it. Don’t buy one if you don’t want one. View Quote How do you know I don't own a couple, or for that matter 30 plus Colt Rifles? FDB |
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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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Thanks man. I’m going to cancel my order from
Buds and snag from there |
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I have the option to grab a M4A1 marked LE6920SOCOM with a troy rail, and a Trijicon MRO for aorund $1300. Should I jump on it?
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I have the option to grab a M4A1 marked LE6920SOCOM with a troy rail, and a Trijicon MRO for aorund $1300. Should I jump on it? View Quote Also, the Troy rail is considered a throw-away by most in lieu of the KAC M4 RAS. Also, if it's 16" and not a 14.5" pinned to 16' it's less desirable. |
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As far as the cost on these, the Socoms are still quite a bit cheaper than the direct competitor, the FN military collector m4.
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Quoted: I am going to say that is not a bad price assuming it is not all beat. Those lowers still bring a decent amount on there own ($700-$900). View Quote I have 2 of each kind. |
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For anyone who did not recieve the extra pack with the vertical grip and short rail cover, call colt and they will take care of you. Also how many of you guys got c marked bolt carriers? 1 out of the 3 socoms i bought had a c marked carrier. View Quote |
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Yes i am aware of that, but the current charging handle thats colt is using is not the same as even the unmarked ones in the past. I can tell by the way the center is cut out and you can feel the spring tension is not nearly the same.
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It’s good to see the price dropping just a little bit on these so most people can get a shot at one if they want one. The value will climb on these if Colt don’t start marking more offerings with Govt markings. I want to get another one so bad but I already have gotten carried away with Colt M4’s of various types..lol
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Yes i am aware of that, but the current charging handle thats colt is using is not the same as even the unmarked ones in the past. I can tell by the way the center is cut out and you can feel the spring tension is not nearly the same. View Quote |
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Do you think colt would go as far out as to use up expanse/competition parts that they have extras of?
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What of value have you added to this thread schmuck? The fact I stated my opinion as to what these are going for, vs. buying a older Colt which are not in production anymore for about the same money...what is wrong with that? Nothing! How do you know I don't own a couple, or for that matter 30 plus Colt Rifles? FDB View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Another bad post. Why would you even reply with this trollish type post. Some real winners posting trash on here. I got one and I love it. Don’t buy one if you don’t want one. How do you know I don't own a couple, or for that matter 30 plus Colt Rifles? FDB I really like like what Colt has done with this offering. A great job that will grown in value and the markings are just amazing. |
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1st off an SP1 goes for about 650$ more. The are not going for the same money. We both know you don’t have one. You said you don’t think they are worth it. I really don’t care if you own 100 Colts. I didn’t ask. Get you stuff together and put a post on here that adds value for once. Bring morsels. I really like like what Colt has done with this offering. A great job that will grown in value and the markings are just amazing. View Quote I said, I think the older Colts are a better deal for the same money. The newer models are being parsed out to many manufacturers, the cage codes are obnoxious and the overall quality control seems to be more lax. You don't have to ask...because you clearly don't know what to ask. Morsels...from the one who say a lot without saying much. |
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Wrong...again. I have a couple SP1's. A 1976 which I got for 1450.00 and a newly aquired 1966 which I have yet to receive. The older one I paid considerably more for it....as to be expected. Check GB...as I have over the last 20 months. The deals are plenty, if you bother to look for them. I said, I think the older Colts are a better deal for the same money. The newer models are being parsed out to many manufacturers, the cage codes are obnoxious and the overall quality control seems to be more lax. You don't have to ask...because you clearly don't know what to ask. Morsels...from the one who say a lot without saying much. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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1st off an SP1 goes for about 650$ more. The are not going for the same money. We both know you don’t have one. You said you don’t think they are worth it. I really don’t care if you own 100 Colts. I didn’t ask. Get you stuff together and put a post on here that adds value for once. Bring morsels. I really like like what Colt has done with this offering. A great job that will grown in value and the markings are just amazing. I said, I think the older Colts are a better deal for the same money. The newer models are being parsed out to many manufacturers, the cage codes are obnoxious and the overall quality control seems to be more lax. You don't have to ask...because you clearly don't know what to ask. Morsels...from the one who say a lot without saying much. |
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Looking like Buds has a few... View Quote |
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