The Colt AR-15A2 DELTA HBAR

[@michaeltolsdorf865]

I found 2 of these rifles yesterday at a local gun store. $1,033.00 each. I am going to buy one today.

[@bobbygray496]

My brother has a Colt Delta HBAR in mint condition, and I have a 1990 Colt Sporter Match HBAR with the stupid searblock that I filed down so I could run a full auto bolt carrier. I just put in a Giselle SSA-E Colt large pin trigger, a Cherokee cheek piece, a Bresser "Condor" 1-4x24 scope in an ARMS mount on the carry handle. I will now compete in a local military match at 200 yards using Australian Outback 55 grain "Blitzking"match ammo, and or 69 grain Australian Outback (ADI) match ammo with the Sierra "Matchking" bullets. The shooting match is 5 sighters, 20 rounds slowfire prone, 10 rounds rapid sitting, 10 rounds rapid prone, and 10 rounds offhand using a 30 round mag as a palm rest! This rifle and ammo combo is capable of cleaning the target with all X's at 200 yards out to 600 yards no problem. I am so lucky to have it!!!!!!!!!

[@theforcedmeme]

I was gifted one of these from my uncle before he passed away. To this day, it is my favorite gun on my rack. Every inch is pristine and feels just right.

[@joli9398]

Every Inch is pristine and just feels right. That's what she said........

[@georgewhitworth9742]

@@joli9398 Grow up

[@hoffmiermp]

The A2 will always have a special place in my heart from my service days.

[@markbecker71]

Still my favorite coyote gun..🤠

[@fuzzyreticle]

This was my first AR my father purchased for me in 87 for my 16th birthday. Still have it. He also got a pair of delta elite 10mm pistols one in stainless and the other in blue. Still have those and the stainless remains unfired.

[@lam.924]

Always a good time when a fixed carry handle is involved.

[@HeyNorm]

Thank you for your publication, it is very educating ! I purchased my HBAR (preban) over 35 years ago and could not get acceptable accuracy out of it. (3-4 inch groups @ 100 yds.) with the ammo available at that time. So, I purchased an Arms adapter for a Tasco 3-9 rubber armed scope and tried to do better, to no avail. Then I added a Cherokee cheek riser and again had no success with factory ammo. So, all this frustration got me reloading. The books at that time (very pre-You Tube) recommended using Win 748 + a small magnum primers. I tried 55, 62, 64, 69 grain bullets with different powder charges and always had horrible results... I tried a target scope with parallax ajustments to no avil.. So, I put the rifle aside for years and years.... For some freak reason, I tried a new batch of ammo using CCI small benchrest primers with barnes Varmint Grenade 50g. bullets and Win 748. Eurika: sub MOA groups. Same thing with Sierra 69g HPBT ! This was a humbling revelation.

[@benw2569]

Grew up shooting an HBAR Sporter. Spoiled me for anything else. 94 ban laws hit NY and we had to scramble to get one so it could be grandfathered in. Found one at the old Edelmans out on Long Island.

[@celmer6]

The Colt AR-15A2 was the first AR I ever shot. It was my dad's and it had a A2 20" upper and a A1 16" lightweight upper. They were always fun to shoot. The 2nd was a Sendra XM-15E2 A2 20" HBAR and it was super cool because it had the "Evil" features that Colt neutered off of their rifles.

[@pistolgrip44mag]

Thumbs up for the Penn State shirt alone. The rifles are nice too.

[@blitzkrieg2003]

Man I'm jealous, that's a very cool rifle. I love my A2 hbar sporter and kind of mirroring what you said, it's the Cadillac of my AR's.

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

I am too, this is not my rifle!

[@scruffysstash]

Always loved the A2. Still a favorite to take to the range.

[@JR15A2]

The first AR-15 I ever bought was an R6600DH in late 1986. I still have it today, and it's surprisingly accurate with 69-77gr loads. Cool video.

[@marshalcates]

This is one of my favorite channels

[@petesheppard1709]

I remember the ads well.🙂 A really interesting video would be on the custom Camp Perry service competition M16 rifles.

[@rparker75]

Lucky to have one. So rare and the quality is beyond any high end AR out there.

[@Galarid87]

Very cool, I have a 6920 with all the markings that have less then 500rds thru it and no longer shoot. Because of that same reason that colt doesn't produce them anymore and I'm seeing that they are becoming rare and collectable.

[@thearchitect817]

Any Colt you can find holds its value and actually increases over time.

[@NoName-dn8nv]

During the AWB I got my hands on a pile of orlite Israeli mags and polymer mags were unheard of other than the Canadian mags. Anyways the orlite mags wouldn't seat in awb colt guns and sear block big pin colts but fine in preban colts

[@tonyc223]

Still have my 1985 HBAR sporter, I have about 5,000 rounds thu it ,still has the original cam pin, firing pin, extractor, love the finish/ color...The trigger is nice.

[@thearchitect817]

Colt is iconic and every kind I’ve bought from the M4 to the Mustang , Defender have never had an issue. solid rig is that delta series. Battle ready

[@mikeyjohnson9596]

I've been really enjoying learning about the history and mechanics of the AR rifle lately. I was always an AK guy but that's sort of changed in the last couple of years. This channel is such a great resource and very entertaining. I put in my order for the reprint of Black Rifle II. Can't wait to learn more!

[@cw7legionofpewrights596]

I want one so badly such a cool gun from the past.

[@Talentx310]

Looks like an absolute unit

[@juansimon5802]

i wish i could hang out with u for a day. i could learn so much from u. awesome video as usual. thank you.

[@jmjimbo]

I love my two colt 6920s from 2010-13. But I used to have a Colt Ar from the late 90s. I think it was roll marked lightweight the action was extremely smooth the rifle was accurate. But the thing I loved most was the grey finish on the barrel and upper and lower. I which they would bring that finish back.

[@moonchaser5595]

I built faux one of these out of a clipped sporter. All I did to it was free float the barrel. It is sub 1 MOA!

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Cool.! I'd forgotten all about that Delta model. When that series came out I wanted a Delta, however the thrifty side of me said...That's an insane amount of money for a Tasco scope". So I got regular HBAR and put a Leupold on it. Totally forget what the price difference but bad enough to get a thumbs down. Still got the old HBAR and it'll shoot 1.25" at 200 yards. Still have a target to prove. Actually I was amazed given it was a production gun with the usual horrid trigger and ...gasp!....a chrome lined barrel. LOL One thing I noticed on my Colt HBAR barrels is the chambers are a little tighter than my M16A1 or other commercial brands like DPMS and Olympic.

[@appalachiangunrunner5613]

Great video, thats why I come to this channel. Chris may not always have experience with the newest technology or the newest guns, but his knowledge is second to none when it comes to talking about the retro/classic ARs. And his knowledge on standard stuff like specs and how toos cant be beat.

[@oxencott3n175]

Awesome channel....been doing some SERIOUS digging and hope you read this but if not maybe someone else can. Long story short.....should a free float rail NOT come in direct contact with the upper receiver due to receiver flex from firing? Idk if I'm down a rabbit hole with no end but is a slight gap actually PREFERED? I think colt actually may have tested this and a man with your knowledge all of us trust. You are the man btw.

[@ElTejon47901]

Had an SP1 and a M6400. Never blinked at an HBAR then (a mistake no doubt!)

[@cw7legionofpewrights596]

I’ve shot the sport model with a1 carry handle sights and that thing was a tack driver.

[@stamp6763]

I’ve been wanting to dress up my R6600 as a Delta Hbar. My dad had the correct Tasco scope and Cherokee cheek riser (not Colt branded but Cherokee was the manufacturer) and I’ve got the scope from him but he’s lost the cheek riser and man finding a replacement has been tough.

[@skat5268]

Bums me out big time as I would love to have even just a replica of that cheek piece---I bet someone enterprising enough could do it on a 3D printer. But I put together a sort-of clone using a PSA 20 inch with the CHF FN barrel, detachable carry handle with an ACOG. Cheek piece would be dam handy.

[@sulivanmagnum]

Model 1 sales has it, bud. Go chase your dreams!

[@skat5268]

@@sulivanmagnum And I just ordered, thanks.

[@sulivanmagnum]

@@skat5268 Saving up for a modern version with free float national match A2 and criterion. Best of luck!

[@lavida57]

You keep hitting it out of the park. Great info. BTW if that 10mm Delta is available please let me know. I'll keep it next to your 1911 that I love.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Nice Rifle Chris MAC Has 1 Of These Rifles He Did a Video On 😀😊😀 I Love Them

[@Lester.M]

Outstanding review! Turkey a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for sharing.

[@KossoffFan]

I wish Colt hadn't stopped making the blued Delta Elite. I only one and can't find any more that are under a grand.

[@georgewashington92]

Very common with the IDF at one point

[@MrSLF]

Thank you.

[@stevenpierce9160]

I just wish I had one

[@louislazarus9253]

Au contraire!! The Tasco Rubber Armored 3X9X40 is a very decent scope. The rubber was "waterproofing". Keep in mind this rifle is not a sniper rifle. It's a combat weapon to be carried in the field and designed to be rugged. You can shoot 1" groups at 200 yards all day long with this setup. How much "better" would you want it to be? Jungle warfare is mostly up close and personal, not ridge to ridge at 1000 meters. I would take this weapon over anything available at the time of the Vietnam War. The next closest rifle was the M-14 but most of the guys preferred the Colt. Comparing apples to apples, the enemy had a rifle barely capable of 6" groups at 100 yards. If we would have had LEADERSHIP and a DESIRE TO WIN, that war would have been over in 15 minutes.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

I somehow doubt this model was meant to be a combat weapon, and more like a target rifle.

[@stevenpierce9160]

I believe you sir

[@abitofapickle6255]

For my birthday my dad got me a Colt Match Target Lightweight HBAR with a 1/9 twist barrel. My goal is to turn it into a poor man's Delta.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

A lightweight HBAR?

[@tommyguns4018]

are the 24inch stainless bull barrel versions worth much or collectible? I bought one new and still have it and it's extremely accurate and well made. great series. thanks

[@mikebillman8089]

Choate is pronounced as cho tee. Great vids bro.

[@datroof2262]

If one wants to mount picatinny rails, I know you can get an entire picatinny handguard for around $145, but I was wondering if there were any simple rails I could mount.

[@jazon9]

Look so cool.

[@fmjmanarroyo1342]

The Golgo 13 rifle.

[@maddantt7757]

very cool!

[@timrobinson6573]

What's that jingling noise that's been in the background of your last 2 videos?

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Our dogs collar. We forgot to remove it during filming.

[@johndaugherty4127]

My favorite! Tackdrivers!

[@ja0298]

I had two come into my shop that the owners were trying to sell. Both owners were the biggest fudds and worst customers.

[@RWBJR]

well it cycles. were able to hit anything ?

[@Mjdeben]

Did that box of ammo say "Seconds"?

[@thesanfordmethod1905]

Is there a reason why someone would pick .223 over 5.56? Is .223 more accurate ? Thanks. :)

[@jamestheobald535]

Went this long thinking it was Heavy BARrel

[@stevenpierce9160]

Could you tell me, I have 5 colt ar15 the lower receiver is marked 223,but the upper receiver barrel is marked 556 is this normal thanks sir

[@momo-hm5ru]

I see some sporters with no lug but with a muzzle device. What time frame are those from?

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Colt Sporter series. Probably 91-94

[@pocketabes274]

👍

[@Patriot-rising]

Too bad he doesn't have the original pistol grip. My Delta HBAR has a different pistol grip. Did he get the case as well? Yes these are a rather dreamy AR. I also have a pre ban Colt HBAR A2 which is my shooter Still love Colt but also realize they are no longer top of the line with companies like DD and many others build better quality AR's in my opinion.

[@nickelgracing9313]

A colt cr6920 magpul rifle that’s offered today for 1100. Is there better options for the money instead of the colt?

[@donrichter3523]

Maybe a BCM, or check used market. I have a AAC MPW that I would let go for couple Benjys less.

[@mcantu197]

Why do the barrel and bolt look nitrided?

[@SmallArmsSolutions]

Nope, mil-spec manganese phosphate

[@tom762x39]

Question: Hypothetically, why would they give the Military inferior barrels, such as the "Government Profile" apposed to the HBAR?

[@donrichter3523]

Because the gun weighs 8 lbs with an HBAR. I don’t particularly like them, but I suppose as a DMR gun, it’s acceptable.

[@tom762x39]

@@donrichter3523 I bought mine in 1993, right before the ban. I contacted Colt about the issue I mentioned above. They responded and told me that there are Military units, and LEO that use the HBAR. They couldn't mention what military branch; I guess because they are very accurate, and can withstand much heat opposed to the "Government Profile." I surmise the Marines and other branches use them for Sniper Activities. I have mine set up with a Aimpoint for "long distance communication."

[@georgewhitworth9742]

Cause the Gov Profile barrels were designed to use the old M203 launchers from the M16A1 rifles, which had the smaller profile barrels.

[@inboundconstellation6653]

Oh yeah, daddy likes

[@GadoTheLion556]

Its the protagonist gun in a manga/anime called Golgo 13

[@classifiedad1]

@@joshuagibson2520 You’d be surprised as to how many Japanese anime fans are in the US military. Even Tier 1 SF. And especially the Marine Corps.

[@philliplatham4256]

👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸☕️☕️

[@HephaestusSystems]

How many guns do you own?

[@dimsum1033]

Maybe a shorter list of guns that he doesn’t own.

[@stephen_crumley]

Nice try atf

[@sr-5568]

That is none of your business Carl.

[@Yog99504]

More than he needs, but not as many as he wants!

[@RARufus]

That’s like asking a woman how much she weighs. Don’t ask…don’t tell.

[@jdirt1982]

I've been dreaming about getting a tasco scope........ Said no one in the history of time.....

[@jdirt1982]

You should probably put on a lab coat and melt this down just for the sake of science...