This will be my first AR and I need help! My department has selected two models for carry in our patrol cars. I am on the fence on which to buy. The first is the Colt LE6920 ($1250) and the second is the Bushmaster M4 Type Patrolman’s Carbine BCWA3F 16M4 ($915).
I have the money for the Colt, but if I get the Bushmaster I have enough money for some extras and ammo. Is the Colt worth the extra money and wait? How good is the Bushmaster? If it was your money which would you buy?
I’d take quality over accessories. Colt 6920 plus an Aimpoint C3 in an ADM mount package from G&R Tactical for $450+/- and you’re good to go. Try to work out a way to add a light ASAP.
I was thinking Colt. I don’t know if we will be able to add optics to rifle. It is a stretch that we are going to be able to carry a rifle while on duty. I was thinking of adding trijicon night sight as soon as possiple. Thank you for the replies.
If you’re going to add night sights, don’t bother with the rear and only go with the dot front. I went with an XS Sights Standard Dot front on my Colt 9mm and I’m happy with it.
Go with the bushmaster, invest in a close combat sight and cheap ammo, for practice. Go to the range as much as you can, even if going to a range on off days is what it takes. Having the colt is no good if you don’t get the practice to use it correctly when the time comes. just my 2 cents
It sounds like I should wait a month or two for when my local FFL gets their next shipment of LE6920’s. LEO discounted price is $1130. By then I will have enough money to stock up on ammo. Again, no need for optics, don’t think the department will let us put them on our patrol rifles. Just need the the night sights and ammo.
How many times have you heard someone say- “Yeah, I bought the Colt 6920, but I really wish I had gone for the Bushamster”?
Way less than the other way I bet.
Likewise, how many people have gone into a situation that dictated the use of a rifle/carbine, and opined, “Yeah, I had a high intensity tactical light, boy was that a mistake.”?
I dont think your really in a position to be making suggestions on AR brands. You just joined the forum and know nothing about the platform which can be seen by the type of questions that you have been asking.
I’d go with the Colt hands down. I own a Bushmaster only because I got a fantastic deal. Yeah, I haven’t had any problems, but it’s not really good to go right out of the box. The Colt on the other hand is good to go and better quality. Your life depends on it while on the job. You can’t put a price on your life.
