So... I think I'm going for a Colt LE6920... good choice?

[DHart]

I've gotten some input from a few folks whose opinions I respect and it seems that the Colt LE 6920 would make a solid choice for a first time AR buyer.

Any final thoughts before I go forward with this choice?

I don't plan on doing a bunch of mods... I just want to have a good, solid AR platform among my various firearms tools for defense purposes. I know there are less costly options that would be good choices as well, but I like the idea of having a Colt and don't mind spending a bit more to have that. My needs are just basic home defense... Something good to compliment my 12 gauge shotguns.

Your thoughts to move forward with this, or...?

[Iraqgunz]

There are many good options out there. This is probably at the top. Decide what you need, how much you can afford and don't forget that you will also need magazines and ammo.

[jhs1969]

I would, in fact I have. After owning a LMT for 3-4 years I finally got a Colt 6920 and couldn't be more satisfied. I passed the LMT to my wife (who has now sold it), so yes, it is one of the top choices to be had. Check out the chart if you have not already done so, the Colt is at the top for a reason. There are, of course, other excellent choices but if you want a Colt and a couple hundred $$ difference doesn't matter to you then get one and sleep well.

[Ak44]

If you want a barebones stock Ar-15 go with the colt 6920, if you want rails and extra stuff get an Ar-15 that already has that stuff on it (ie BCM, Noveske, and or Daniel Defense). Accessories start to add up after awhile, happy hunting

[boomhower]

It's a fine rifle and you can't get anything more solid or reliable, period. I do think you can get more for your money from BCM or DD, every bit as good with more options(i.e. midlength) and more for your money. But a Colt is a Colt and you really can't go wrong with a 6920. DD XVM's for ~$1050 or VX V3's for $1150 are something else to look at. I'm going through the same process as you and from the research I have been doing I am leaning strongly towards the DD's with $1200 being the cheapest I can find a new Colt plus I am really liking what I have been seeing with midlengths.

[Iraqgunz]

Here are some other good options. I feel the specs are every bit as good. You also get some extras like a rail and foregrip.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=193736442

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=193787341

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=193277537


You can also get a complete Bravo Company M4 for around the same as those above.

Just remember that once you start to add things like rails the cost will go up on a 6920.

I personally think that you should have a sling and light at a minimum for a good self defense carbine.

[SWATcop556]

I personally think that you should have a sling and light at a minimum for a good self defense carbine.

Completely agree. You have to be able to see and ID your target as a threat before you pull the trigger so a light is mandatory IMO. There are many good quality lights and mounts out there for very little money. The RDS is also a huge benefit. Yes you can handle business with irons and people have done so for years with great success. I am of the school of thought that I can put 2-4 well placed rounds on target in a vital area with irons and a light where the same shooting with a RDS I can put 5-8 rounds in the same area in the same amount of time. More holes are more holes. The RDS just makes you more affective in a fight.

And the 6920 is an excellent rifle. I've had a bone stock one for many years. It's not my go-to gun but it is one of the best choices out there. For what you stated your desired needs are it should do nicely.

[jrmymiles]

6920 will serve you well. If you add MOE hand guards, light mount, and Surefire light you will be all set! You should be able to add these for around $100 or so. Makes for a nice little homestead defense device.

[TOrrock]

The Colt LE6920 is the Gold Standard.

Can't go wrong with the pony.

[bigbore40]

Yes the Colt 6920 is a great carbine . I have 2, one with all the bells and whistles and one just the way I got it from Colt ( the truck gun). Never have had a single issue with any of the Colts that I have .