Colt Rifle Reviews – Tactical Carbine

The Colt Tactical Carbine, formerly the AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine, is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO or .223 Rem. The carbine barrel is shorter than on a full rifle, and allows for easier handling when fighting in tight spaces. In that sense, Colt labels the Tactical Carbine as a weapon intended for law enforcement commonly used as a patrol rifle. However, the rifle is slightly heavier than the Law Enforcement Carbine, but the added weight helps off-set some of the loss of accuracy in the shorter barrel.

The Colt Tactical Carbine features a 16.1-inch heavy barrel. The rifle utilizes a four-position telescopic retractable buttstock that goes from 32 inches when retracted to 35.5 inches when extended. It has adjustable front and rear sights with a flat top rail for mounting optics. The guns has an effective range of 600 meters and a rifling twist of 1 in 9 inches. The rifle also features a removable carry handle, which adds up to a final weight of 7.3 pounds.

Colt is a famed American gun manufacturer founded in 1836. The company is best known for its revolvers and pistols, but also produces a variety of civilian and military gun designs used all over the world.

Specifications

Action:	Semi-auto
Caliber:	.223 Rem. 5.56 NATO
Stock:	Four-position telescopic buttstock
Material/Finish:	Steel/blued
Barrel Length:	16.1″
Weight:	7 pounds
Twist:	1 in 9″
Overall Length:	32 to 35″
Sights:	Adjustable front and rear
Scope:	Flat top rail
Capacity:	20 30
Website:	http://www.colt.com/law/ar15a3.asp
Features:	Gas-operated with closed locking bolt firing; front barrel lug, ejection port cover; and cartridge case deflector
MSRP:	N/A

Colt Rifle Reviews – APC

The Colt Advanced Piston Carbine (APC) is a select-fire carbine chambered for .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO. Unlike Colt’s original M4-design, the APC uses a gas-piston operating system rather than a gas operating system even though they’re similar systems. The difference is in a piston system gas is directed on to a piston rather than gas directly onto the bolt. Though it isn’t new technology, Colt began releasing them into the market in 2012. Colt recommends Colt Advanced Piston Carbine for self-defense, law enforcement or military.

There are two APC models available. The LE6940P is the civilian model, meaning semi-auto only, and it comes with a 16.1-inch barrel, a Rogers Super stock and a 20-round magazine.

The second is the P0923, so capable of full-auto mode, and intended for law enforcement or military. It is equipped with a 14.5-inch barrel, an M4-buttstock and comes with a 30-round magazine.

Specifications

Action:	Semi-auto
Caliber:	.223 Rem. 5.56 NATO
Stock:	Rogers super stock
Material/Finish:	Steel/matte black
Barrel Length:	16.1″
Weight:	6.79 pounds
Twist:	1 in 7″
Overall Length:	32 to 35.5″
Scope:	Picatinny rail
Capacity:	20
Website:	http://www.colt.com/ColtMilitary/Products/ColtAdvancedPistonCarbineAPC.aspx
Features:	Gas-piston operating system
MSRP:	$1830.00 – 2105.00

Colt Rifle Reviews – Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine

The Colt Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine is a select-fire assault weapon chambered for .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO. The LEC differs from the original M4-style carbine in that it has a one-piece monolithic upper receiver that incorporates a continuous Picatinny rail from the rear of the receiver to the front, for easy mounting of accessories or optics. It also has a free-floating barrel, so the stock doesn’t interfere with the action when it heats up, and an adjustable stock. Colt recommends the Colt Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine for law enforcement use or self-defense.

The Law Enforcement Carbine is available for civilians and law enforcement. The civilian models (LE6940, LE6944 AND LE6943) come with either a 16.1-, 14.5- or 11.5-inch barrel and have an Rogers Super Stock, which is adjustable for length. And the full-auto version (R0923) comes with a 14.5-inch barrel and an M4 adjustable stock.

There’s also the LE6920 SOCOM, which is a new gun featured at the 2012 SHOT Show. It features Knight’s Armament quad rails and backup iron sights.

Specifications

Action:	Semi-auto
Caliber:	.223 Rem. 5.56 NATO
Stock:	Rogers super stock
Material/Finish:	Steel/matte black
Barrel Length:	11.5″ 14.5″ 16.1″
Weight:	6.3 pounds 6.6 pounds 6.79 pounds
Twist:	1 in 7″
Overall Length:	27.5 to 30.75″ 30.5 to 33.75″ 32 to 35.5″
Scope:	Picatinny rail
Capacity:	20
Website:	http://www.colt.com/ColtLawEnforcement/Products/ColtAdvancedLawEnforcementCarbine.aspx
Features:	CA approved model available Gas-operating system; continuous rail from rear of the receiver to the front; and free-floating barrel
MSRP:	$1305.00 – 1530.00

Colt Rifle Reviews – Accurized

The Colt Accurized is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem. The rifle comes in two distinct designs, the CR6720 and the CR6724. The CR6724 is has a longer barrel and is heavier. Bot models are based off the AR-15 design. Colt recommends the Colt Accurized for varmint hunting and plinker shooting.

The Accurized features a full-floated 20″ barrel in the CR6720 and a 24″ barrel in the CR6724. The extra four inches on the barrel of the CR6724 adds a 1/4 lb to the overall weight, going from 9 lbs to 9.25 lbs. The barrel has a target crown, which serves to protect the gun’s inner rifling. The bore of the gun has six grooves and has a twist of 1 in 9″. The flat top steel receiver comes with a scope mount. The gun also features an A2 buttstock and the entire rifle is finished in matte black.

Colt is a famed American gun manufacturer founded in 1836. The company is best known for its revolvers and pistols, but also produces a variety of civilian and military gun designs used all over the world.

Specifications

Action:	Semi-auto
Caliber:	.223 Rem. 5.56 NATO
Stock:	A2 style buttstock
Material/Finish:	Steel/matte black
Barrel Length:	20″
Weight:	9 pounds
Twist:	1 in 9″
Overall Length:	39″
Scope:	Flat Top Receiver with scope mount
Capacity:	20
Website:	http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/AccurizedRifles.aspx
Features:	Tubular handgaurd, target crown, direct gas system
MSRP:	$1374.00

Colt Rifle Reviews – 9mm SMG

The Colt 9mm SMG is a selective-fire rifle chambered in 9mm. The rifle is based off the M16 platform, but uses a closed-bolt blowback operating system unlike gas operating system used by the M16. While the SMG is similar to the M16 by look, but two rifles have differences aside from the operating system, which include a large plastic brass deflector mounted toward the rear of the dust cover. Colt recommends the 9mm SMG for military and law enforcement organizations.

The Colt 9mm SMG features a 10.5″ barrel. The upper receiver is identical to the M16: there’s a factory installed carry handle, no forward assist and A1 sights with 50 and 100 meter settings.The SMG features a collapsible buttstock. The modular rail system allows for easy mounting of optics. The SMG’s magazine is a copy of the UZI’s and has a capacity of 32.

Colt is a famed American gun manufacturer founded in 1836. The company is best known for its revolvers and pistols, but also produces a variety of civilian and military gun designs used all over the world.

Specifications

Action:	Full-auto Semi-auto
Caliber:	9mm
Stock:	Sliding buttstock
Material/Finish:	Steel/matte black
Barrel Length:	10.5″
Weight:	5.75 pounds
Overall Length:	25.6″ 28.9″
Sights:	Adjustable front and rear
Capacity:	32
Website:	http://www.colt.com/mil/SMG.asp
Features:	Gas-operated blowback system with closed bolt firing; available in burst firing; and adjustable sights for elevation.
MSRP:	N/A