Placed a Colt AR in layaway

KyJim · May 28, 2013, 10:33 PM

I'm pretty stoked!

With prices becoming more sensible now, I had started thinking about a lightweight AR-15/M4. I wanted to keep it to six pounds without sights. Unless you build your own, there's not a lot of quality choices out there at reasonable prices.

I happened to take a quick look at Bud's Police Supply (sister store to Bud's Gunshop) and they had a Colt 6720 Carbine. I wasn't really ready to buy so I put it on layaway. I didn't know when they might have it back in and it's just about the exact setup I had in mind including a 16 inch chrome lined barrel and coming in at 6.0 or 6.12 pounds (I've seen both figures).

I'm not sure if I'll put another optic on it. If I do, it will likely be the Aimpoint PRO red dot at 7 and a half ounces. This would not be a heavy use rifle, but would be for defense of home and castle and for the range.

CharlieDeltaJuliet · May 29, 2013, 12:38 AM

You cannot go wrong with the Colt and an Aimpoint.... Both are IMHO the best buy for the money.

mxsailor803 · May 29, 2013, 12:50 AM

I've got a Colt LE6920 on a trade and I wasn't really into the whole AR scene before that. Now I'm building a custom upper in 6.8spc and a PSA based rifle for my wife. Don't be surprised if you want to get/build another upper.

KyJim · May 29, 2013, 08:44 AM

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Don't be surprised if you want to get/build another upper.

LOL. I do have a SW M&P X but would probably just buy uppers if I want more.

May 28, 2013, 10:33 PM	#1
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,149	Placed a Colt AR in layaway I'm pretty stoked! With prices becoming more sensible now, I had started thinking about a lightweight AR-15/M4. I wanted to keep it to six pounds without sights. Unless you build your own, there's not a lot of quality choices out there at reasonable prices. I happened to take a quick look at Bud's Police Supply (sister store to Bud's Gunshop) and they had a Colt 6720 Carbine. I wasn't really ready to buy so I put it on layaway. I didn't know when they might have it back in and it's just about the exact setup I had in mind including a 16 inch chrome lined barrel and coming in at 6.0 or 6.12 pounds (I've seen both figures). I'm not sure if I'll put another optic on it. If I do, it will likely be the Aimpoint PRO red dot at 7 and a half ounces. This would not be a heavy use rifle, but would be for defense of home and castle and for the range.

May 29, 2013, 12:38 AM	#2
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 755	You cannot go wrong with the Colt and an Aimpoint.... Both are IMHO the best buy for the money.

May 29, 2013, 12:50 AM	#3
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	I've got a Colt LE6920 on a trade and I wasn't really into the whole AR scene before that. Now I'm building a custom upper in 6.8spc and a PSA based rifle for my wife. Don't be surprised if you want to get/build another upper.