What do you guys think about this AR?

ltmelvin · Mar 20, 2013

Okay. Completely screwed up my first thread. Gonna do it right this time lol! I'm new to the AR game. As you can see in the pictures (Tried to do better pics) this model does not have a forward assist or a dust cover for the ejection port. (I'm assuming that i can just buy a stripped upper and replace if i want those options, right?) As of right now I will only be using this for range use when i have the ammo and time. In the future i would like to get into maybe 3-gun not sure at the moment. So i really just want some feed back on what everyone thinks about this AR.

Thanks guys.

Here are the specs from SlickGuns

The LE6900 Law Enforcement Light carbbing has a full floated 16.1" barrel. Comes with a single stage match trigger and aluminum hand guard. A2 flash hider. Six position collapsible butt stock, includes ambidextrous quick detach sling swivel pocket. Solid one piece oversized trigger guard. Forged upper and lower and forged charging handle. Flat top receiver. Includes (2) 3 rail provisions and one 3 rail. Comes with a 30 Round Magpul P magazine.
Mfg. Item # LE6900
Finish: Black
Trigger: Standard
Action: Semi-Automatic
Caliber: 223 Remington/5.56 NATO
Barrel Length: 16.1"
Capacity: 30+1
Safety: Lever
Stock: 6 Point Collapsible
Overall Length: 35.3"
Weight: 8 lbs
COLT CAR 5.56 16.1 30R MT LE6900 LE6900

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drmitchgibson · Mar 20, 2013

Looks decent. Have you shot it yet?

ltmelvin · Mar 20, 2013

Not yet. Need to find a good deal on some sights then go shoot

Lincoln

Matt1911 · Mar 20, 2013

It's a Colt so its good quality. I would change to a lighter barrel and handguards with holes to dissipate heat at a minimum, but that's my preference. It'll be a fine rifle as is.

If you're thinking 3 gun, get at least an 18" barrel with rifle length gas and a good muzzle brake like the Titan, Rolling Thunder, or the JP Cooley.

TacticalK9 said:
Someone beat you to it 148 years ago

Smartass...

jtischauser · Mar 20, 2013

Looks like a pretty typical $900 carbine. $900? What that was 3 months ago.

dennishoddy · Mar 20, 2013

You have a great carbine. It can certainly be used in 3 gun. Most that are experienced in three gun go with longer barrels, different comps and longer handguards.
If you have the $$, keep this one for play, and buy or build an upper for 3 gun.
Thats the beauty of the AR.