Le6940

[1991A1]

Hey!

Newbie to the forum and Colt ARs (but not to firearms or other ARs), so I was hoping somebody could tell me what they think of their later model Colt LE series long guns. In particular, does anybody have a owner's review of the 6940? I've got my eye on one, but I'd like to know a little more about the thing. Thanks!

Mike in Montana

[1991A1]

...all along: the LE6940 is well reviewed by Leroy Thompson in the 8/09 issue of Special Weapons for Military & Police (Harris Publications) starting on pg. 56. While not a terribly long piece, it's sufficient, IMHO, for those pondering a purchase to make a decision. I think I'm going to get one!

Mike

[Grumpa72]

I just picked up a new LE6940 two days ago and put 100 rounds of Wolf 62 grain HP through it at the range. It required one or two clicks on the sights and it then began grouping very nicely at 50 meters. We are going back today to shoot it some more and plan on shooting some 55 grain Wolf and Remington through it. No firing issues at all.

The monolithic rail system gives lots of room to add "stuff", especially compared to its companion, my son's LE6920. My son and I had them side by side and they shot the same (of course) - it really gets down to whether or not you like the rail system. I am still thinking about all that rail and if it is really needed or not.

My son and I plan on swapping - my 6940 for his 6920 (which is a year old with 120 rounds through it) - since he needs the latest and greatest and likes the add-ons. Right now, we have a grippod (http://www.grippod.com) mounted and tomorrow his Eotech 517 comes in and then we will shoot that and see how it goes.

Ergonomically, it is a fine weapon fitting the hands nicely. Mechanically, it is identical to any of the Colt M4 variants and shoots the same. Aesthetically, it is a very "black" looking rifle and I like the indexed rail system. If I didn't any other rifle, I would probably pick the 6940 as my one long gun.

Grumpa

[Col. Colt]

Just handled an LE6940 today. Awesome weapon - the next phase in the AR's evolution. I like the idea that sights, lasers, etc, will always remain correctly indexed, regardless. Nothing to work loose. Also, the backup iron sights are truely excellent - genuine US GI, good stuff. The floated barrel should be pretty good for accuracy, too.

Only Downside? A bit heavier than my 6920 pencil barrel with the Surefire rails - that M4 barrel, for one thing. But if you want accessories - this is the only way to go. And Colt has the patent on the process - so they may be the only source for this variation for a while. CC

[bustamove]

I recently picked up the Colt LE 6920 and absolutely love it. The biggest reason I decided on the Colt was because I did a ton of research on the different AR's on the market. Plus a good friend of mine was a weapons Instructor for the Army, and he put his 2 cents into the mix.

When I told him I was in the market for an AR he took me to the range and let me shoot two of his collection. I was impressed with his rifles and asked him a slew of questions about his. After this lesson was over I decided to take a trip to the local gun shop. I saw the Rock River AR, The Colt AR, and several others.

Now the Colt by far was more expensive being close to $200.00 more than it's closest rival. After checking them out (they are all the same) but it's the quality of the build and the parts that go into the Colt that made the deal for me. I thought about the extra money, but decided I wanted something that had a reputation of being the best, and proved it every-day.

I now have the Colt. And I couldn't be happier. Plus my friend from the Army never told me which one I should buy. But when I told him I got the Colt AR, he said you bought the best there is. Some may disagree? But it's my money, and my happiness. It works flawlessly, and gives me a good group at 100 yards with the stock AR Sights. I'm no pro, but the first time I put 20 rounds into a target at 100 yards no bigger than a 4" circle. Once we sighted it in that is. And it took 8 rounds to get it sighted in from the factory set-up. The 6940 is slightly more accurate because of the barrel length (I've been told).

[Grumpa72]

We got back from the range today after shooting the LE6940 with the 6920. Imo, they shoot the same. The only variable that we introduced was the addition of an Eotech red dot sight. My first shooting behind one. How cool is that device? Even my wife liked it and she has never shot a rifle or a non-22 caliber round.

[bustamove]

We got back from the range today after shooting the LE6940 with the 6920. Imo, they shoot the same. The only variable that we introduced was the addition of an Eotech red dot sight. My first shooting behind one. How cool is that device? Even my wife liked it and she has never shot a rifle or a non-22 caliber round.

I have to ask about your Red Dot Sight? Do you remember what the range from your target was? I'm wondering because if I decide to install a scope on my AR, I'm looking for better grouping at 50 and 100 yards.
Can you honestly say you believe it made you a more accurate shooter using this scope on the rifle? Or was it just more fun? Oh, was it on the 6920 or the 6940? Not that it makes any difference. I was told the 6940 had a longer barrel but have since found out this isn't the case. Other than the fact the 6940 retails for about $1000.00 more than my 6920 LE does. I know you can get them a lot cheaper than the $2500.00 MSRP, but even so that's a lot of money. Plus it's the latest and greatest. But in my opinion they are all great guns if they are made by Colt.

When I took my 6920 to the range and sighted it in using the iron sights at 25 yards, she was initally shooting slightly higher at 100 yards than at the 25 yard mark. I was told the grouping was great, but I'd really like to do better. If you say that scope helped you, I'm putting a scope on mine.

I just hate to spend money on a decent scope if it really doesn't help at all (for me an inch is as good as a mile. getting my rounds 1/2" closer together would make all of the difference in the world). I'm not talking about a $500.00 scope, just something that I can get the biggest bang for the buck out of. I already own a nice long range target rifle, so I'm not after that again. I am after something I can play with and dial in for shorter range (50 and 100 yards)

The iron sights for me I find that there can be too much variance in the way you rest your cheek on the stock from one time to the next. I know I might be splitting hairs here, but I really would like to end up with better grouping constantly. When I purchased my 6920 LE I thought about adding a scope to it then, but didn't know anyone who had done so until I read your post. I'm just looking for some feedback to see if it may be worth-while.

As they say. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[1991A1]

Good to hear all the positive reports on the this rifle; as for me, and I know nobody asked, I ended up getting a new Bushmaster Modular Carbine locally instead of the 6940 via Gunsamerica.

The reason? Well, as they're so close in price and features, I had to go by price. Both were about $1,600, but I wouldn't have to pay an FFL transfer fee for the local gun. There's no sales tax in Montana, either, so pricewise, the Bushy won.

To the poster who said the 6940 was the only gun on the market so configured, I say the Bushy comes darn close. It has a fluted HBAR pipe, and the sights are a different make, but otherwise, they're far more similar than not.

Of course, Colt includes two mags and a sling, as well as a cleaning (IIRC)! Plus, there's that prancing horse on the mag well...heck, maybe I should get one anyway!

Mike in Montana

[Grumpa72]

I have to ask about your Red Dot Sight? Do you remember what the range from your target was? I'm wondering because if I decide to install a scope on my AR, I'm looking for better grouping at 50 and 100 yards.
Can you honestly say you believe it made you a more accurate shooter using this scope on the rifle? Or was it just more fun? Oh, was it on the 6920 or the 6940? Not that it makes any difference. I was told the 6940 had a longer barrel but have since found out this isn't the case. Other than the fact the 6940 retails for about $1000.00 more than my 6920 LE does. I know you can get them a lot cheaper than the $2500.00 MSRP, but even so that's a lot of money. Plus it's the latest and greatest. But in my opinion they are all great guns if they are made by Colt.

When I took my 6920 to the range and sighted it in using the iron sights at 25 yards, she was initally shooting slightly higher at 100 yards than at the 25 yard mark. I was told the grouping was great, but I'd really like to do better. If you say that scope helped you, I'm putting a scope on mine.

I just hate to spend money on a decent scope if it really doesn't help at all (for me an inch is as good as a mile. getting my rounds 1/2" closer together would make all of the difference in the world). I'm not talking about a $500.00 scope, just something that I can get the biggest bang for the buck out of. I already own a nice long range target rifle, so I'm not after that again. I am after something I can play with and dial in for shorter range (50 and 100 yards)

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My son bought the Eotech 517 which is a standard red dot Holographic Weapons Sight with a 65 moa ring around the dot. We put it on the 6940 and shot it and then put it on the 6920. Both required sighting in once they were installed on the rail.

The LE6940 is selling for $1375 while the 6920 is currently at $1150 at:
http://code4lesales.com/cgi-bin/list...ts_colt_r.html
I am not sure where you were getting your prices but you can see the cost difference is minor. Having fired both, I would definetly spend the extra for the 6940 since the rail gives you lots of options.

We sighted them in at 25 yards using the iron sights and got 1-2" groups and then went to the 50 yard range and the iron sight grouping was 3-4". Using the Eotech, the grouping got a bit smaller. The BIGGEST difference, imo, is that the target acquistion is almost instantaneous. I believe that is why the military and LEOs use these type of sights. In addition, since you shoot with both eyes open, your situational awareness is better. Of course, some can be used with magnification to improve longer distance shooting. Imo, for the average Joe, a sight like this is probably more toy than tool. But, I don't intend to take my son's Eotech off of the rifle until he demands it back! He is in the Air Force and doesn't spend much time at the range.

Edit: my son and I traded - my LE6940 for his LE6920. I originally thought that the 6940s monolithic rail system wasn't worth the extra money. After taking my new (to me) 6920 to the range and pulling the handle off to attach the Eotech, I have reversed course. The monolithic rail allows sights, lights, and other stuff to be added without worrying about removing handles etc.

[KML7201]

I picked up a 6940 two days ago. I paid the same $1499 as I did for the 6920 I picked up earlier this year at the height of the buying frenzy. I can get a 6920 for $1299 right now. I think the 6940 with it's monolithic upper with rails and it's flip up sights is well worth the extra $200. Adding a good flip up rear sight and a free float rail system to a 6920 would cost more than $200.