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Offline Ripsnort

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My first "Black Gun"
« on: September 26, 2015, 09:27:03 PM »
After much debate between going pure entry level (Smith and Wesson MP15, DMPS Oracle AR15) or mid-level entry (Colt LE6920) I decided to go with the latter!
Not sure if it's a "Deal" or not, blue book says a 100% (NIB) is $995 so I assume I got it for just a tad under ($835 with shipping, my FFL guy charges me nothing).

Flame me or claim me, did I do okay? I hope black guns don't become an addiction, I already have plenty of long gun antique and pistol addictions.

Here are the details:
Brand New, in the Box, Colt Defense LE-6920 AR-15 Carbine. Matte Black Anodized 7075-T6 Forged Receiver, 16.1" Chrome Lined M4 Style Barrel with 1-7 Twist, A2 Flash Hider, M4 Hand guards, Mil-Spec 4 position Adjustable Stock, Mil-Spec Pistol Grip, Flip Up Rear Sight, A2 Front Sight Post, H Buffer, Colt Bolt Carrier Group, 30+1 Capacity, Overall length of 32-35.5" with a weight of 5.95lbs. Comes with 1 (30rd) Magazine and Lock.

Got 4 more 30 Magpul Pmag 3rd gen on the way. Should be about 7-10 days before it arrives. Pic upon arrival!

Are black guns addicting? ;)

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2015, 10:38:10 PM »
Piston operated or direct gas impingement?
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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2015, 11:33:20 PM »
Hell I don't know! It's my first #BlackGunsMatter dance!
« Last Edit: September 26, 2015, 11:40:38 PM by Ripsnort »

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2015, 12:22:24 AM »
Can't go wrong with a Colt, as long as it's not one of the Colt Competition or Umarex (i.e. licensed) builds.

Buy your mags here - you'll save $2-5 apiece buying them this way:
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Nice job! Enjoy it.
« Last Edit: September 27, 2015, 12:26:25 AM by Skyyr »
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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2015, 12:43:59 AM »
Hell I don't know! It's my first #BlackGunsMatter dance!

It's probably a DI gun.  Piston guns are usually a bit more expensive and I'd hope it would have been labeled as such.  Tons of debate about the differences for you to read up on.   :)

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2015, 01:11:49 AM »
I read about his gun.  Its nice.  Direct gas impingement, 16" barrel.  High quality carbine.

Now the thing about AR-15s that still puzzles me is using shorter barrels.  The reason the 5.56mm round is effective is because it explosively fragments in the human body above a certain velocity.  Below that velocity, it just makes small wounds.  Some AR-15s don't even have the muzzle velocity to fragment the round.  I couldn't find any stats on Ripsnort's carbine.

But you need the round to be greater than or equal to 2800fps when it hits something.
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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2015, 08:36:49 AM »
Thankfully I have other stuff for home defense, DaveBB. :) This particular rifle will just punch holes through paper unless the Zombie apocalypse descends upon us. :D

And to be honest, I'm a sucker for Colts. Wait, that didn't come out right...

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2015, 08:53:25 AM »
You picked up a solid rifle.   :aok

I've had a LE6920 since the 1994 AWB expired, and I've put well over 5,000 rounds through it.

Good purchase.  I'm sure you'll be happy. :)

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2015, 09:10:17 AM »
Hey Rip,

You did well, the Colt LE is solid. My brother-in-law has one, it shoot well, and no malfunction with a few thousand rounds fired.

You did well.

Gratz!

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2015, 06:42:22 PM »
Hey Rip,

You did well, the Colt LE is solid. My brother-in-law has one, it shoot well, and no malfunction with a few thousand rounds fired.

You did well.

Gratz!
Thanks!
I have already started a "Wish List" for upgrades. :D


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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2015, 07:10:14 PM »
I have that same rifle, and a .22 upper on the same lower (so 2 overall).  It's fine for the $, and yes, it should be a DI rifle, not a piston upper.

Very first thing, is give it a good going over and cleaning.  Lubing it properly is something many skip, and then have issues if they run the rifle hard (like 3 or 400 rapid rounds hard sort of work/training).  Good video on AR15 lubrication -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVr7JXVxH4  .  A lot of guys will clean their AR, but not lube it very well, there are a few important places you NEED to have proper lube, lots of products, but the Walmart hi temp bearing grease as in the vid has always worked best IMO.  8:30 or so, most important part of the vid/lubrication starts there, but watch the whole thing if you haven't taken one apart before.

Get yourself a good sling as well Rip, standard slings are fine, BlueForce makes one of the better higher end slings IMO if you want something like that.  More magazines as well, 10+ would be better than 4, 4 isn't nearly enough, get them while they are cheaper (now).  Function test all your magazines, load them to capacity, and make sure they will insert and stay in the mag well with the bolt closed.  Also, some sort of rig to cart said magazines about in if you plan on shooting it often or training with it.  Piles of good options out there for that which don't cost very much.

Other doodads to your hearts content - Some kind of better than stock Colt back up or flip up rear iron sight will be a good idea IMO.  Tritium insert front post as well. Optics too if you plan on that- depending on range/use, as well as budget, many many options. 
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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2015, 08:15:13 PM »
I have that same rifle, and a .22 upper on the same lower (so 2 overall).  It's fine for the $, and yes, it should be a DI rifle, not a piston upper.

Very first thing, is give it a good going over and cleaning.
  Lubing it properly is something many skip, and then have issues if they run the rifle hard (like 3 or 400 rapid rounds hard sort of work/training).  Good video on AR15 lubrication -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVr7JXVxH4  .  A lot of guys will clean their AR, but not lube it very well, there are a few important places you NEED to have proper lube, lots of products, but the Walmart hi temp bearing grease as in the vid has always worked best IMO.  8:30 or so, most important part of the vid/lubrication starts there, but watch the whole thing if you haven't taken one apart before.

Get yourself a good sling as well Rip, standard slings are fine, BlueForce makes one of the better higher end slings IMO if you want something like that.  More magazines as well, 10+ would be better than 4, 4 isn't nearly enough, get them while they are cheaper (now).  Function test all your magazines, load them to capacity, and make sure they will insert and stay in the mag well with the bolt closed.  Also, some sort of rig to cart said magazines about in if you plan on shooting it often or training with it.  Piles of good options out there for that which don't cost very much.

Other doodads to your hearts content - Some kind of better than stock Colt back up or flip up rear iron sight will be a good idea IMO.  Tritium insert front post as well. Optics too if you plan on that- depending on range/use, as well as budget, many many options.

Birchwood Casey in my Amazon bucket.  :aok  Then Ballistol bath.  :aok

Gman, I'm a PM, are you kidding me? I've been taking these things apart in my sleep while over researching for 3 months now.  :rofl
It won't even see the range until I can do it blindfolded. Okay, not really, but close. :)

Re:Optics--> Going to start out slow, like $125-$200 price range. If I'm still digging black rifles, I'll upgrade to EOTech - level optics later.
I have to drive a beater before I upgrade to the best. :)

Mags ordered as soon as I pulled the trigger!
I think 11 total should be good for starters. https://dsgarms.com/ktdsg10mag557

TBH, I wanted to go right to .308 black rifles, but baby steps...baby steps.
Thanks for the info, Mate!
« Last Edit: September 27, 2015, 08:18:05 PM by Ripsnort »

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2015, 11:12:54 PM »
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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2015, 04:05:15 AM »
I bought a blunt spoon :old:

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Re: My first "Black Gun"
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2015, 04:24:02 AM »
I bought a blunt spoon :old:

How much was the license for that?  :noid
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