Colt 6920...

[Gordon_Freeman]

boricua9mm, that is a really nice set up you got there.

 

[JackTheRipper]

ahhh any more Colts? very nice!

 

[Rubber_Duck]

The 6920 is the Gold Standard of ARs, that by which all others are compared to.

Do not let anyone talk you into buying a lesser rifle if you are already thinking of buying the 6920.

 

[JackTheRipper]

is it possible to build a 6920?

or would it be called something else? (diff. model number)

 

[mljdeckard]

You can build whatever you want. This is, however, what Rubber Duck is telling you to avoid. You can build an AR for anywhere from $600 to more than $2k depending on what you put on it. And no, it wouldn't be a 6920.

I will not call them the gold standard. They may be one of the best rifles you can get for the money, but they are far from being the best rifle.

 

[Sunliner]

An ACOG and a light would work just fine, but you should evaluate what you really plan to do with the rifle. If self-defense or other "emergency" situations is a potential use, then a quality red dot like an Aimpoint or one of the new EoTech XPS optics would be a good choice. Don't get me wrong, I love my ACOG, but its purpose is hitting man-sized targets hundreds of yards away.

You are correct in that the 6920 will give you more flexibility. Not only with the selection of rails, but with the barrels. From what I understand, the 6940 uses a proprietary barrel nut, and should you wear out a barrel or decide to swap it for some other reason, you're screwed.

Here's my LE6920 with Magpul CTR stock, Tango Down Battle Grip, Geiselle SSA trigger, Aimpoint Comp ML2 in a quick-detach LaRue mount, Troy Back Up Sight, Troy MRF-DI rail with Magpul XTM covers, Gear Sector Hand Stop, Surefire Scout with a TLS Head sitting in an offset Gear Sector mount, and an Advanced Armament Blackout flash hider. All slung up with a Blue Force Larry Vickers sling in quick-detach swivels. For a fighting carbine, this has everything I need and nothing I don't. With carbine length rails, you are limited with the real estate for placement of grips, lights and other accessories, but it is definitely workable.

Hope that helps!

The flashlight's a nice touch

 

[Rubber_Duck]

is it possible to build a 6920?

or would it be called something else? (diff. model number)

If this is your first AR I recommend buying the complete rifle. It's better to have a complete rifle to familiarize yourself with before you start tinkering. The Colt 6920 is a quality rifle that meets complete checklist for mil-spec, and a Colt will hold it's value well should you decide to sell it later.

 

[tazbigdog]

Had a 6020 for years. Sold it when I moved as I no longer had a need/function for it. Best shooting gun!

 

[Dr.Rob]

I took off and added numerous parts, keep coming back to this configuration:

Colt 6920, DPMS slipover flashhider, DPMS leather shooting sling, Houge monogrip, Leapers/UTG fixed 4x scope with mouth that allows use of irons, 1/2 inch thick slipover butt pad. I use a mix of Colt and P-Mag magazines.

I have mounted other scopes but I really like the back up use of the factory iron sights.

 

[Pete D.]

Hmmm. I've had a Colt Match Target HBar for quite a few years now, maybe 20 or so.....not sure what model is comparable today. I was just at the Colt website and the model shown as the HBar has a slower rate of twist (1-9) than mine (1-8). When did they change that?

In any case, the Colt HBar that I have gets used frequently. It has never not worked properly. Zero malfunctions. It has also allowed me to shoot the smallest 100 yard groups that I have shot with any gun...and with the iron sights.
Colt makes a good rifle.
Pete