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Posted: 5/7/2024 10:53:14 AM EDT
AU has them on sale for 1400 and I couldn’t resist. I’ve handle them and wanted one since they came out. Compared to buying a DD upper for the same price (and the fact I prefer Colt when possible), this made sense. I was looking to buy a modern upper and this fits the bill and then some.
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That sale got me too.
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Would love to see some pics when you get them. Especially the right side of the bolt release.
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Will do. Probably pick it up a week from tomorrow 😎
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I have the 10.3" and the 11.5" SBR's. I'm surprised that we don't hear more about them. Of course, Colt doesn't seem to do anything to promote them.
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[Last Edit: Bret]
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[Last Edit: OTDR]
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Originally Posted By Bret: OTDR, There are two different types of bolt releases. Let me know if you need pictures of anything else. https://i.postimg.cc/pXpVfnSG/M5-bolt-release-A.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/gkQzN2FY/M5-bolt-release-B.jpg View Quote Thanks I am familiar with both styles, I actually own one of each, was curios which version OP got, was curios if AU was still shipping the first version or the 2nd version. I bought the 1st version from AU and the 2nd version at a LGS. Colt M5 Carbine Gen 1 vs Gen 2 |
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Originally Posted By Bret: I got both of mine from AU. View Quote Thank you for the info, I want to buy another. AU has much better prices. The left side bolt catch extends much further out from the lower so not even a scalloped punch is needed, but after removing that part, getting the right side paddle out was far more difficult. |
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Originally Posted By OTDR: Thanks I am familiar with both styles, I actually own one of each, was curios which version OP got, was curios if AU was still shipping the first version or the 2nd version. I bought the 1st version from AU and the 2nd version at a LGS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVEe6Pe5dsA View Quote The one I just got from AU was the first version. The date on the 'birthing bag' was 8/21! The date on the accessories bag was 4/22. |
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[Last Edit: friendswoodeod]
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Mine has the "older" right side ambi bolt release as well. I love this rifle and here area a few reasons why I think it is a STEAL for 1400!
-Troy sights ~$220 ish bucks -Magpul CTR ~$60 ish bucks -Raptor ~$90 ish bucks These are all top notch add ons and come to 370. 1400-370=1030 So for just over a grand you are getting a well built rifle with great features and then add top dog accessories and here we are. People (internet) seem to be too busy with talking trash or not properly comparing this rifle to others in the same bracket. Very happy and will post a pic when I get it setup |
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Haven't shot it yet, but it is setting up nicely
https://imgur.com/a/kxCc0K8 |
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[Last Edit: ColtCustomM4]
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The sale got me too. Took the day off to go to the FFL to pick it up. When I got there the rifle was still in the original shipping box. We opened it up only to find out that AU sent me a M7 7.62 instead of the M5 5.56. Now it is double the work. Return M7 order M5, back to the FFL for pick up.
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Originally Posted By ColtCustomM4: The sale got me too. Took the day off to go to the FFL to pick it up. When I got there the rifle was still in the original shipping box. We opened it up only to find out that AU sent me a M7 7.62 instead of the M5 5.56. Now it is double the work. Return M7 order M5, back to the FFL for pick up. View Quote Oh wow, keep what you got? |
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Originally Posted By Bret: OTDR, There are two different types of bolt releases. Let me know if you need pictures of anything else. https://i.postimg.cc/pXpVfnSG/M5-bolt-release-A.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/gkQzN2FY/M5-bolt-release-B.jpg View Quote definitely like the upper one's lower profile/reach |
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[Last Edit: AlonzoHarris]
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https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/colt-cm5-sentry-5.56-nato-ar-15-30-rounds-black/FC-098289020673.html
Not a favorite vendor - but $999 for an M5. |
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Originally Posted By keano: https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/colt-cm5-sentry-5.56-nato-ar-15-30-rounds-black/FC-098289020673.html Not a favorite vendor - but $999 for an M5. View Quote Good lord that is a deal! Has me tempted to buy a second one. |
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The most entertaining outcome is the most likely
UT, USA
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Originally Posted By keano: https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/colt-cm5-sentry-5.56-nato-ar-15-30-rounds-black/FC-098289020673.html Not a favorite vendor - but $999 for an M5. View Quote Instant buy at that price. I've been wanting one for a while and that's $400 cheaper than Ive seen them. |
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[Last Edit: Bret]
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I was going to buy, but they're sold out. :( I wonder if that was a mistake on their part.
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USMC 85-'93 Amphibious YAT-YAS
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[Last Edit: gunsho11b]
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Originally Posted By OTDR: Oh wow, keep what you got? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By OTDR: Originally Posted By ColtCustomM4: The sale got me too. Took the day off to go to the FFL to pick it up. When I got there the rifle was still in the original shipping box. We opened it up only to find out that AU sent me a M7 7.62 instead of the M5 5.56. Now it is double the work. Return M7 order M5, back to the FFL for pick up. Oh wow, keep what you got? I second that. Keep that rifle!!!!!!!! The CM 7.62 is a grossly under rated weapon, as Colts prior piss poor management and non existent marketing kept this from reaching its full potential. Things have improved since CZ bought them out, but the damage was already done. Now everyone is drooling all over the Sig MCX queer when people including the US Army should be eyeballing the M5 and CM7. |
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[Last Edit: cheeks]
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Decent deal
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Did you get an order confirmation?
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Awesome!
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Did anyone who ordered the M5 from CTD get it yet?
UPS tracking showed mine arrive in Ft Worth five days ago and nothing since. |
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[Last Edit: fireflight]
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I received mine yesterday and it looks good. The front of the magwell has the casting mark, but is fairly smooth. The trigger is what I expected (Bad)!! super gritty, long travel and about 7.5lbs> . I'll measure it later today....It also has the Gen1 bolt catch. Overall for the price and quality 7.5/10 I'm Happy
Update!...The trigger averaged 6lb 15oz so I switched it out with a MBT 3.0lb for now. The rail was tight and the stock secure but the grip was very loose and needed tightening. Everything was staked properly and function was 100% Final Update!!! I can't believe my rifle passed QC inspection. Although the grip being loose was a minor issue. I also ran a patch down the bore and inspected it with a borescope. There is a large amount of tooling chatter throughout the barrel.....maybe this accounts for the discounted price? New rating 6/10 |
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I can't help but think that someone screwed up and CTD lost money on these M5's. Assuming that's the case, hats off to CTD for honoring the orders.
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The most entertaining outcome is the most likely
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Picked it up today from the FFL. I'm not sure if it's the gen 1 or gen 2 paddle but it's the same as the one ODTR posted (big pad).
These were a smoking deal for the price. Nicely finished and the handguard feels really really good in your hand. |
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The most entertaining outcome is the most likely
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I might have spoken too soon. I handled it at the LGS when I picked it up but apparently did not finagle it enough to test all of the features, I was only there for about 15 mins. The M5 I received does not have a pin holding the bolt release paddle release on the right side of the receiver, which means that large paddle is just rattling around (honestly I'm not really sure how it's being held into the receiver)
I'll call Colt this week and ask them if they want me to RMA the lower to install the pin or whether they are willing to ship one out. I have no idea what size it is. Maybe It was that cheap because these are the Friday afternoon union specials? Not a big deal but that seems like a big oversight in QC. |
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