Colt AR-15A4 Initial Impressions.

[@gocloneyourself]

I bought mine in February, been a wonderful rifle. I’ve ran it with irons, ACOG, and now a 3-9x scope for deer season

[@AKking530]

I have just recently picked up 2022 AR15A4 and LE6920SOCOM and they’re both very nice.

[@zachz699]

I bought one of these just over 3 years ago, nothing but a sling a carry handle and a white light. I can knock steel at 500 yards with her easy peazy no matter if its 55 grain wolf or 62 grain hornady black or 77 grain whatever. Just over 2k rounds through it over half of that steel back before covid when prices were still normal, never had a malfunction. This is the rifle that really got me into "long" range irons shooting, I love it. Speaking of hunting I cant speak on deer but this is my coyote gun and it knocks the shit out of them, I would use it on a reasonably sized deer within 500 yards all day. Though I would put an optic on for that purpose for ethical reasons lol

[@GK-mr9ko]

do you have the light on A2 handguards, or does yours have the KAC RAS M5? This year I got a colt AR-15A4 still with A2 handguards that I'm not worried about switching out which is why I ask.

[@zachz699]

@@GK-mr9ko I actually have the rifle length magpul furniture on it, and a section of their aluminum rail lives on it. And when I do put a light on I use their picatinny rail light mount with a Surefire G2X in it. Works great

[@GK-mr9ko]

wow wasnt expecting a reply so fast lol, thanks appreciate it. not sure of just zip tying a streamlight protac HL-X to the A2 guards or getting a midwest industries quad rail drop in(screw trying to find a the M5 rail, im not putting a PEC or IR on there).@@zachz699

[@efm2169]

Psa makes f marked front sight bases still. Having said that you should look into put a retro car15 adjustable stock on there with the 6 position tube. I have one on my A2 dissipater and it’s pretty sexy and very usable. I have a A2 stock and A1 stock and those old A1 triangle front heat shields guards that I’m thinking about putting on.

[@Free_entertainment401]

Super nice set up! I have a new colt AR15a4 myself. I just ordered an A1 stock, and changed my grip also. Wish I can afford an ACOG. Also can’t find a M5 RAS.

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

The M5 RAS is getting close to the price of a used ACOG! I just dropped about 500 dollars on a NOS M5 RAS, but it's the last thing I need to be done with this! I may put an A1 stock on mine as well for the better eye relief on the ACOGA

[@spartansfan1026]

There was a guy on Reddit selling M5 RAS sets. I got mine from him. Was a little pricey yet, and I'm not sure if he still has any, but it may be worth a look if you still want one.

[@michaelhodges8312]

Larue Tactical now sells a mount specifically for the A4 with A2 stock. Sets the eye relief perfectly. Lever quick release and return to zero mount. Recommend the Knights Armament M5 rail as well. I also use the ACOG RCO A4CP.

[@rmiller334]

Interesting. Bought mine new in 2017, front sight F marked, and upper receiver C marked. And yes, m4 feed ramps. If you look closely at the front of of the upper just under the the picatinny rail and above the delta ring, it’s marked m4. AND-the pony APPEARS to be roll marked,very slightly lighter at the right side, where it says A4.

[@christianallen1478]

Glad you enjoyed GRAW. Nice review.

[@brock3426]

I have got a 20 inch upper that's a colt got it last year. Don't know if it an a3 or what it is. But got it slapped on a bcm lower and it's a tack driver. Runs good

[@JohnDoe-mt8rf]

I bought a a4 from psa that I put together with a primary arms 3x and it runs great .

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

@@JohnDoe-mt8rf nice! When you can find the parts on sale, the PSA A4 ain't a bad option at all.

[@cadamsm11]

Nice review. What kind of barrel profile do you have? Did they stay with the A2 government, an hbar, or lightweight? Thanks!

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

Regular old A2 profile, so thin under the handguards and heavier out past the gas block. Tbh, for a 20" barrel, an HBAR sounds like a nightmare to carry all day

[@charlesludwig9173]

For the last 20 years or thereabouts I have been shooting a match conditioned AR-15 A2 in NRA and CMP governed Service Rifle Competition. I recently rebuilt it changing out the fixed carry handle for a flattop. To accommodate my barrel’s A2 barrel extension, as well as A2 front sight base I ordered the flattop upper sans feed ramps and I ordered a commercial carry handle which is .040 lower than mil spec detachable carry handle. At any rate, I put the thing together but, at the time, I could not get any sort of .223 ammunition locally or on line. This was a problem since my barrel has a match .223 chamber thus readily available 5.56 was not at all an ideal solution. So I bought another flattop barreled upper, an FN-15 along with a mil-spec carry handle. I am somewhat disappointed in accuracy. With the irons fitted with an .039 aperture and Winchester M855 I am only getting about 2MOA 5 shot groupings at 100 yards, while the other match conditioned gun, shooting 55 grain Winchester .223, what little I’ve found, is getting 5 shot groupings in the 1 MOA arena. The bottom line is I hope .223 in regular as well as match loadings becomes available again but while it’s not I now have the 5.56 FN-15 barreled upper which will suffice for most any need I can perceive except Service Rifle Competition. I find it interesting that your Colt is getting under 2 MOA groupings. I have had a few HBAR National Match AR’s that could do that.

[@smoothshot8925]

Had a fn m16a4 like 5 years ago i remember selling that and a arsenal slr 101s and arsenal slr107r to raise some money to buy a scar 17

[@asadullah330]

Very beautiful Rifle

[@Sandhill1988]

They are nice weapons. I have one with an FN upper running a fail zero bolt group, PSA M16A4 Property of US Government lower, nickel boron polished fire control group, A1 length stock ( modern) with the sling attachment that can be adjusted to the side with M16A1 steel trap door, front sling attachment USGI side sling swivel that clamps to the FSB. optics are sig Sauer Romeo and Juliet combo. then I have my model 601 clone my M16A1 clone... there's really no end to it it's like an affliction 😁.

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

Yep, once you start buying them, it's hard to stop

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

how are the fit and finish? is it as good as the old Colt's?

[@HK-qj4im]

That is a sharp rifle. The ACOG looks good. I think I will try a Primary Arms prism sight on mine. Price and eye relief being the selling points.

[@anthonywithem2272]

Nice rifle bud... I love my Le6940 and my Le6920 Socom 14.5 M4 A1

[@choppahgobark]

Wonder if FN stopped making F marked front site posts?? FN M16A4 models had them last i bought one but a front site post is a front site post lol they all do the same with or without a magic F stamp

[@charlesludwig9173]

I bought an FN-15 barreled upper s few weeks ago, no F mark but the sight base is mil-spec height.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

There’s been so much hate for these new colt cr models , I’m on the fence about getting one!

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

I can't speak to any of the CR models besides the one I have and I love it. I would recommend an AR-15A4 but I'd want some hands on experience before recommending any other model.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

@@blue_ridge_shooting762 thanks for the reply and the review, your Colt ar15a4 is the one I want, and there’s something about colt rifle! I have a psa 20” classic with FN barrel, she shoot well but I can’t pass this up!! Oh i subscribed too!

[@stephenblackwell8033]

I bought this rifle recently and I could vouch that it is a superb rifle, I’ve run a case of 1000 rounds through and not a single hiccup. I have also bought the colt python and anaconda recently as well and they are also amazing revolvers with no issues to date.

[@Death_Trooper-177]

I bought one last year and I’m in love with it definitely my best purchase

[@glenfinch4297]

Try a specter gear m16 2 point sling ..think youll be happy with the setup ! 😎👍

[@ashemsavage6842]

I like it I bought 2 fn m16a4 collectors I put acogs on them happy 4th

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

Happy Independence day to you as well!

[@MAGA19941]

If I could only grab one rifle and go, it will be my Colt A4 with my Acog. So soft shooting and the velocity is absolutely lethal

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

why not FN M16A4 (semi)?

[@Dan-di9jd]

ok

[@bricethaice]

put an a2 grip on it, get a kac ras m5 rail, and a matech rear buis mounted under the cog for maximum aesthetics.

[@johnmorganjr769]

Shout out from W-S, N.C. !! 🏞 👍

[@okokok1624]

Put a Midwest industries 2 piece rail quad rail and a wml you got a good woods gun for daytime and nighttime just don’t try and clear small hallways with it🤣

[@swingnamiss8130]

That intro 😂, funny dude. Badass rifle, carried an M16A4 for a bit, they’re fun to shoot! Suck to carry!

[@jimchari3697]

Can you ever really trust a rifle that needs a forward assist?

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

I mean....it's one of the most common rifle designs in the world and has been used in every environment imaginable so...

[@RickyJohnson-nt1km]

Windom weaponry makes a better a2 a4 then new colts now days better fit finish old colts lk real.m4 6920le pr best world wide real tcp mitlary spec if it mp.bolt barrel u got the good one I see gtg a c on all.parts is good for Mark is not on my ww to only diff is bout 4000 in lower no.prob. colts or the gun all others try copy only fn mitlary took.in had get Rolls from colt to get there tcp but a colt had the only tcp. Spl older lk 6920le etc bring big bucks now good shooting bro

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

Wise words

[@chrischiampo7647]

Sure That’s a Pollen 🚬🤢💨💨🤤 Cough 😂 Lol Just Kidding That Rifle Is Really Nice Can’t Wait to See It With The KAC M5 RAS Mine Is a PSA M16A4 Clone With The KAC M5 RAS I Wouldn’t Give It Up Ever It’s Literally My Favorite Of My AR’s My Upper Receiver Is Also Marked M4 At The Front Of The M1913 Rail Above Were The Gas Tube Goes In and Also Has The M4 Feed Ramps 😀 Really Nice Score

[@rsxtypes06usdm]

How much did you pay?

[@AKking530]

I paid $960 shipped 3 weeks ago for same rifle

[@rsxtypes06usdm]

@@AKking530 from where

[@rsxtypes06usdm]

@@AKking530 from where

[@ch3zburg4r]

@@rsxtypes06usdm If you're still looking check gundeals.

[@ThaSilentOne420]

ugghhh no adjustable stock no rail system on the hand guard

[@justusbryant7366]

You sound like sting

[@joemichaels4231]

DO NOT shoot steel case ammo if you want your Colt to last! Steel is really hard on the throat of the BBL. Nice Video!!!

[@rmiller334]

A total load of BS. maybe after 10,000 rounds you might wear the extractor, whatever. That stuffs chrome lined. Might be a problem for your delton.

[@greenstreet5287]

piece of junk rifle. save yourself some time and get a danny defense.. mail me the colt

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

Will do lol.

[@RickyJohnson-nt1km]

New fn ars or not build tight ones I've seen civilian made fit finish quality sucjs colts to only few meet uo par but I was in gun shop he had a dd used 2100 a joke these dd or not none made nere quality as tcp.colts and u psy twice what tere worth 1k to 1200 is what there Worth not no.2300 plus dd as well as fn all.over priced it's a market game and your paying for name only a true mitlary tcp defense colt had the tcp spec not for civilian use they or quality better any dd out there not close is a dd windom weaponry is better fit and better finish then my dd I had good shooting colt pony real deal rocks the world

[@cloroxbleach8676]

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