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Posted: 10/25/2021 12:00:39 PM EDT
I saw a listing on Gun Broker last night that indicated that LE6920 SOCOMs were available for order.
I have had some additional conversations this morning and have been able to validate that distributors (RSR Group for example) can now order them. These are laser engraved just like the last few manufacturing runs that were done at the end of 2019. MSRP is $1499. |
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Quoted: I saw a listing on Gun Broker last night that indicated that LE6920 SOCOMs were available for order. I have had some additional conversations this morning and have been able to validate that distributors (RSR Group for example) can now order them. These are laser engraved just like the last few manufacturing runs that were done at the end of 2019. MSRP is $1499. View Quote @Minuteman1636 Will they have selector tabs like current production “carbine” lowers? |
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Can't wait to grind off the selector stops to make pre 13' LE6920 clone.
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Quoted: I saw a listing on Gun Broker last night that indicated that LE6920 SOCOMs were available for order. I have had some additional conversations this morning and have been able to validate that distributors (RSR Group for example) can now order them. These are laser engraved just like the last few manufacturing runs that were done at the end of 2019. MSRP is $1499. View Quote Lame. Needs to be roll marked again and with selector stops/correct safe/semi markings. |
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Quoted: Lame. Needs to be roll marked again and with selector stops/correct safe/semi markings. View Quote I have one of the 2018's with the laser engraved and I agree with you, I would prefer stamped. No idea what it costs extra per gun but I would pay it. I love my 2018 SOCOM but would love it more with a stamped mark. It is what it is as much as I hate posting used up worn out cliches. |
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SOCOM goodness, Just dropped yesterday.
My Best Milspec Colt AR15 Meets The Cabin (LE6920 M4A1 SOCOM Storytime) |
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I am curious to see what these new SOCOM's will look like, I guess I will be making a trip to Clyde's soon. Minuteman did the Gunbroker listing have a current picture of the new SOCOM?
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Quoted: I have one of the 2018's with the laser engraved and I agree with you, I would prefer stamped. No idea what it costs extra per gun but I would pay it. I love my 2018 SOCOM but would love it more with a stamped mark. It is what it is as much as I hate posting used up worn out cliches. View Quote I ordered a SOCOM in 2018 or 2019 without knowing which version would show up. Much to my disappointment, it turned out to be the engraved property marked one. A thread in the Colt industry forum indicates that it is now correct for a post-GWOT Air Force reserve clone, sans selector stops of course. |
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Quoted: if we want most correct its going to be what is currently being issued.... View Quote Devils advocate and all that but what's "currently being issued" is generally what's already been in inventory for 10+ years. Very few units are getting brand new anything at this point. Like it of not, laser engraving is probably here to stay and arguably, its better (or at least more consistent) then rollmarks but I will always prefer rollmarks because that's what looks "right" to me. The new laser engraved lowers look like cheap knock-offs. I feel the same way about their 1911 line but at least with those, the difference doesn't seem to be as drastic/noticeable. |
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Stop making anything else.
Make this.. Make the retro.. Make the m16a2 a4 whatever.. Make the OG M4.. Make the mk12. Mk18.. Whatever... Just make it the way it was issued and Colt will be swimming in money |
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This is on Gun Broker and validates the new production of SOCOM's. The factory date from its QR code is August 2nd, 2021. QR code data is:
#@LE6920SOCOM@$CR022016$%02082021%# I recommend using the search criteria LE6920SOCOM if you are going to look for it. You will see these at retail soon. Attached File |
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Quoted: This is on Gun Broker and validates the new production of SOCOM's. The factory date from its QR code is August 2nd, 2021. QR code data is: #@LE6920SOCOM@$CR022016$%02082021%# I recommend using the search criteria LE6920SOCOM if you are going to look for it. You will see these at retail soon. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/336740/IMG_20211101_142759_076_jpg-2151376.JPG View Quote Thats funny he goes thru all the trouble to hide the serial # in the pictures but it comes up when you scan the QR code lol. No selector stops, so are these any different than what was sold in 2018? |
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Quoted: Thats funny he goes thru all the trouble to hide the serial # in the pictures but it comes up when you scan the QR code lol. No selector stops, so are these any different than what was sold in 2018? View Quote I chuckled too. I was told new production would have lever stops. However, this initial batch (in August) was very small so they may have been using leftover lowers from the last production run. |
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Got an in stock notification at Arms Unlimited. The email says it’s $1499, and then when you add to cart it’s $1799. Weird.
Also, kid of aggravating if you call their number, you just get a voicemail saying they don’t really answer the phone so please email them. |
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Quoted: Got an in stock notification at Arms Unlimited. The email says it’s $1499, and then when you add to cart it’s $1799. Weird. Also, kid of aggravating if you call their number, you just get a voicemail saying they don’t really answer the phone so please email them. View Quote I noticed that too. |
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Aaaaand OOS. I had emailed regarding pricing and selector stops. Kind of glad I held off, rather not buy blind if I can avoid it.
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Quoted: Got an in stock notification at Arms Unlimited. The email says it’s $1499, and then when you add to cart it’s $1799. Weird. View Quote Email I got said $1799. I got the email late and they were OOS when I went to the website. Attached File |
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Quoted: Email I got said $1799. I got the email late and they were OOS when I went to the website. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/439146/2C2520A5-0434-43B1-9640-D4AAAF5B6B46_png-2153838.JPG View Quote Don’t worry. They’ll be on gunbroker in 10 days for $3k. |
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Quoted: Don’t worry. They’ll be on gunbroker in 10 days for $3k. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Email I got said $1799. I got the email late and they were OOS when I went to the website. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/439146/2C2520A5-0434-43B1-9640-D4AAAF5B6B46_png-2153838.JPG Don’t worry. They’ll be on gunbroker in 10 days for $3k. No worries here, I got an original US marked one with the stamped markings. I have no real interest in one of the engraved ones even if it had selector stops. You are correct about being on GB shortly, but forgot about the EE as well. |
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View Quote Thanks for the info, I don't know if I could justify $1700 plus tax for some selector stops. |
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The picture on Clydes doesn't show selector stops, but,......... maybe they still come that way.
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I ordered one last night. I’m going to call Clyde’s today to confirm before it ships.
I very foolishly sold my previous SOCOM, so I was willing to pay a small premium for this, but I wasn’t going to pay the 2500+ on GB. |
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Quoted: I ordered one last night. I’m going to call Clyde’s today to confirm before it ships. I very foolishly sold my previous SOCOM, so I was willing to pay a small premium for this, but I wasn’t going to pay the 2500+ on GB. View Quote confirmed with 2 separate people at Clydes thatthey have selector stops before I put my order in. Great folks over there, they will get plenty of business from me in the future |
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Looking at some of the pics on GB, im seeing variances of uppers with/w-out cage codes same as the OEM's that have been up recently. Not surprising I guess.
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Quoted: confirmed with 2 separate people at Clydes thatthey have selector stops before I put my order in. Great folks over there, they will get plenty of business from me in the future View Quote Great, now I will have to give in and get one. I did notice a few on GB and they did have selector stops and a new SN# series, but no cage code on the uppers. |
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Got the details on the shipping and its coming directly from Colts warehouse.
Shipper Information: PRODUCT SERVICE Colt's Manufacturing LLC 545 New Park Avenue West Hartford |
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