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9/7/2008 1:11:36 AM EDT
I hear that Colt will stop distributing their rifles to the civilian market soon.  Is there any truth to that or is it something dealers say to pressure buys?  Sorry I just don't know with the election coming nothing is "unbelievable".
9/7/2008 1:33:49 AM EDT
[#1]
Who cares?

There are PLENTY of Colt LE branded rifles available to the public.

You can get anything except full auto.
9/7/2008 2:06:35 AM EDT
[#2]
Been hearin' that one for a long time.

Excellent Marketing strategy by "honest" salesmen.
9/7/2008 3:53:18 AM EDT
[#3]
They have been saying that for years.
But look how many are on the market now.

I think shrikefan hit the nail on the head.

9/7/2008 6:05:46 AM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
I hear that Colt will stop distributing their rifles to the civilian market soon.  Is there any truth to that or is it something dealers say to pressure buys?  Sorry I just don't know with the election coming nothing is "unbelievable".


Let me guess, some asshat at a gunshow or a gunshop said that, right?  Second guess is that said asshat is a dealer for BM, RRA, or Stag.  How am I doing?
9/7/2008 6:10:51 AM EDT
[#5]

More bullshit.

Now LMT will not sell you complete rifle if you are a lowly civilian, that much is true.
9/7/2008 10:29:12 AM EDT
[#6]
Im sorry but I forgot where I heard it.  It may have had something to do with the big bad ban scare.  I got a 6920 marked LE/military.  If they ever stopped all Colts would Skyrocket in price right?  Do you think we'll have to deal with another ban?  I'm buying any stripped lower I can geat for a good deal.  I saw an article that discussed this and said do it for the children.  Thats my excuse to my wife for having 3 ARs.
9/7/2008 4:39:29 PM EDT
[#7]
Well i would say it is pressure from a sales person but yet again our country takes more and more power from the people every year, so I would not totally discount another stupid ban. I tell people who are thinking about buying a AR do it now before the Government oversteps their power again. I work for the government (US Army) and the Democrats and their socialist control and the way our country's turning more of a tyrant  type of Government is even scaring us. Load up on ammo and weapons, if the dem take office we are screwed.

"Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The federal government is our servant, not our master!"

-Thomas Jefferson
9/8/2008 4:05:42 PM EDT
[#8]
Just gun shop/internet BS. I fell victim to that hype back in 04 when I bought by 6920.
9/9/2008 12:02:34 AM EDT
[#9]
I bought the 6920 anyway.  In the end I don't think I'll be a victim.  The things aren't going down in price.  I use the same gunshop lines to convince my wife I should get it.  I can't believe she thinks a third AR15 is impractical.
9/9/2008 1:48:50 AM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
I bought the 6920 anyway.  In the end I don't think I'll be a victim.  The things aren't going down in price. I use the same gunshop lines to convince my wife I should get it.  I can't believe she thinks a third AR15 is impractical.


Price in largely in part determined by availability vs demand.  I strongly believe anyone who actually wants a Colt rifle has one.  So, value should not go down, even if the market is flooded with 6920's.
9/9/2008 1:33:00 PM EDT
[#11]
I can't believe she thinks a third AR15 is impractical.

I've got three.. 20", 16" & 9mm. Now I need a Colt 6933 (SBR) and maybe a SAMR or SPR type build too. My wife thinks all three are the same.
9/9/2008 3:18:31 PM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:
More bullshit.

Now LMT will not sell you complete rifle if you are a lowly civilian, that much is true.


not true anymore