I need some input concerning these rifles. I found a LMT STD16 Carbine with SOPMOD stock for $899 shipped. I can get a Colt AR6920 for $1199. Both of these rifles are NIB. Is the Colt worth the extra $300? What do you guys think?
Buy the LMT . Better stock, better fit and finish (if factory built gun), same reliability / quality. My disclaimer- I sell both Colt and LMT and own a LMT piston with 3500 rounds through and no malfunctions. I’m thrilled with mine and all the Lmt’s I’ve seen. I would buy the LMT regardless of price ( again assuming it’s a factory built rifle not a parts gun). My 2 cents
thats a good deal on an essellent rifle. buy.
I prefer the Colt, in fact I gave my LMT to my wife (which she has since sold) when I got my Colt. Colt does carry some advantages, see the chart and decide if any of them matter to you. However, I only paid about $40.00 more for my Colt than I did the LMT. At the price your quoting it would be hard to pass over the LMT. Either one would be gtg.
LMT, hands down. Aside from the semi bolt carrier and carbine buffer, I consider them to be equals, so $300 cheaper AND a SOPMOD stock (remember, those go for $200 alone) makes it a no brainer.
Nothing wrong with the Colt, but they are on the bottom of the top if you will; the LMT is a better weapon IMO…at those two prices, LMT hands down.
LMT hands down. Could even replace the bcg with a bcm f/a and still be under the Colt with a back up bcg in the safe. Are there any more LMTs for $899 shipped ?If so, where?
Hmm. Tough one. I like both, but at the same price I would probably go LMT.
I don’t have a Colt to compare it to, but I will say that my 16" LMT upper exceeded any expectations I had. It’s a beautifully built piece of equipment. I would not hesitate to buy another.
I used to be a Colt customer: 6520s and 6920s were the “standards”.
Then moved away from the AR platform for awhile… :rolleyes:
Move forward a few years and I am back to the fold. I was about to return to a Colt 6920, but noticed an LMT on the rack and gave it a good look over. Long story short, I am now an LMT groupie.
I did switch to a F/A BCG and added a Tango Down grip, but the overall fit seem better than the last Colts I owned.: less wobble in the pins and tighter safety. FYI, the handguards might be “single shield”, but they seem to be stronger and I have yet to feel a difference in heat transfer.
I couldn’t believe how accurate mine is
LMTs come standard with modified carriers? when the gayness did that happen?
Going against the trend here. I have 2 Colt 6920s and an LMT MRP. I like both and they are GTG, but the 6920 is the gold standard. If strapped for cash, go with the LMT. If not, I’d get the 6920, just for the higher quality and if necessary, resell value.
$899 shipped? If that does have the Sopmod (seen some standards sold without) than that is a very good price and I would opt for the LMT. I haven’t seen a standard w/sopmod that cheap before.
Agreed. Back in the Post-election timeframe, I paid $1200 for an LMT with the standard M4 stock. $899 with the SopMod is a deal.
I would pay a little extra for the Colt, but not that much. Get the LMT and put the $300 towards an Aimpoint.
I own both and they are very similar. For the price alone I would go for the LMT and put the extra cash towards a good light or optic.
You will be more than happy with the LMT. spend the extra on ammo, mags, or other have to have stuff.
Get the LMT. Both are great guns but for $300 less with a SOPMOD stock the LMT is a much better deal.
Guys do the Colt guns have standard sized pins in the fire control. I don’t think so, that alone is enough to irritate me and keep me away from the Colt unless it was $300 less than the LMT. Those little Colt differences irritate the hell out of me. I bought a Colt A2 back in the early '90’s after getting out of the Marine Corps. I was upset Colt decided to remove the bayonet lug, it had no fence around the mag release, the front take down pin was the huge screw deal and the receiver had alot more metal in it to avoid you being able to drill holes and add FA parts without milling out the extra material.
Colt and Ruger pissed me off back then. That said I know the Colt is a good gun. So is the LMT. If you look at used guns right now the “Colt has better resale value” holds no water especially with the LMT $300 cheaper.
Guys do the Colt guns have standard sized pins in the fire control. I don’t think so, that alone is enough to irritate me and keep me away from the Colt unless it was $300 less than the LMT…
Yes. Current versions have mil spec sized pins.