So this morning I officially joined the Colt club. A new L.E. 6920, and a new L.E. 6940. First impressions are good. The guns came factory sealed with a lifetime full replacement warranty. (Can't beat Davidson's for that.), The price was the best I've seen in a while. I like getting guns in a factory sealed box. My local shop didn't open them, they waited for me to do that. That I appreciate. Over all first impressions are good. Guns unpacked smelling like a CLP factory. I like to see that, and it corresponds with the attitude today of, "run an AR-15 DRIPPING." These were. I like that fact. Oil was oozing from every pin and button.
The sights on the 6940 I really liked. White labeled out to 600 yards, and were the pop up variety. I'm not too crazy about the oblong front grip on the 6920. I like the fully round grip provided on the Bushmaster M-4 models better. They simply fit my large hands better. The guns were packaged beautifully, wrapped in a type of anti rust, heavy gauge plastic. The cardboard boxes fit very securely, and were taped shut from the factory with Colt "Prancing Pony" blue tape. The 6940 came with a very large Law Enforcement type manual. The 6920 with the smaller civilian packet type manual that is the same size Bushmaster and Rock River Arms supplies. Both rifles included 2 well scuffed 20 round magazines.
On the negative side, I really don't have too many complaints thus far. The guns were shipped immaculately, both arriving without a scratch or rub mark. Lets face it for $3,000.00+ out the door they damn well should. They certainly could have done better than 2, scuffed up 20 round, G.I. mags for what they charge. A couple of nice black 30 round Mag-Pul P-Mags for the price would have been nice. Colt needs to get with the times. Again, especially for what they charge. And while I'm on the subject, a $1,200.00 + gun in a cardboard box? Bushmaster, Rock River Arms, DPMS, and all the so called "lesser brands" include a really nice hard case.
Colt should as well. They need to wake up!
Overall I like the weapons, and they exhibit a good degree of fit and finish. As always the proof is in the shooting. That will come tomorrow. Melanie and I are heading out early because we've got a lot of new guns to light up from these Christmas holidays. A new Sig and Beretta 9 MM, as well as a new Rock River Arms 9 MM LAR-9 Carbine, and these 2 new Colts. Plenty of ammo will be required! I'll report back if anything gives us any grief. It's looking good so far. Bill T.
MBTV
Forum Index
Help
Calendar
Contact Info
Register as a member
