Colt 6450

[Nanif]

I have an opportunity to purchase a police trade 6450. 2005 manufacture date (according to the armorer). Does anyone have one..what do you think?

I know..why do you want a 9mm carbine in the AR platform. Same reason as owning a 70 series NMGC and a O1918 in the 1911. I've got a Bushy in 5.56, but it's not a Colt...and the 9mm sounds kinda fun.

PS: I've been a member since May 09 and lurked here years before....and just realized this is my 1st post....sorry, not much of a talker. Kevin

[potthawg]

I have a 6450 and can attest to the "fun" factor 100%.
I get by without hearing protection using it due to the low noise factor.
With the telescoping factory stock it is a wonderful training rifle for kids and smaller stature adults.The very low recoil is a bonus also.
I'm inclined to think that due to the longer barrel it improves the 9mm round over a short barrelled handgun too.
Does it have any real world use? I'm not sure that it really has to. It's a FUN GUN.

Keep in mind when purchasing it that Colt AR prices are very low right now.
New model 6450s can be had at approx. $1150.00 so a clean used model should be a couple of hundred bucks cheaper.
Also,those 32 round mags,are still very pricey. Try to get a few tossed in for free.

Get you one....You'll love it.

[Nanif]

Hawg,
Thanks for the info. Will come with (2) 32 rnd Colt mags and (1) 20 rnd. I'm told it will be a patrol car gun (as opposed to range gun) that may be a little banged up, but have a low round count. Don't tell anyone...but the cost will about half of the number you quoted above....thus, my excitement. Kevin

[potthawg]

I think I'd buy a couple of them...sell one...keep the free one. ;-)>

[Nanif]

That's the LEO price, and I'm not a Leo. I can get the hook-up, but don't want to push my luck.

[tomob1]

by all means, get it!
i have a preban sporter. lots of fun!

[mgbug]

Hi, I'm not sure where to start but I have a 6450 question. How long has Colt offered this model? Were they available prior to 1986? Thanks for any info.

Bob D

[potthawg]

Can't recall the exact year but early 80s there was a run of SP model ARs in 9mm.
There were M16-A2s in 9mm also.
Don't know when the first production 6450s started.
Maybe some of the real Colt gurus will be along shortly.

[the swamp fox]

i just picked up a new 6450 from Clyde Armory in GA.......a little over $1200 out the door. It came with a cleaning setup for the carbine and two 32 round mags. I bought 6 extra Colt mags as they had just got a shipment in. So far I love it.

The Swamp Fox

[robelee]

Bought mine new. A pleasure to shoot. VERY accurate at 50 yards. Displaced my Sig P226 as my favorite 9mm "shooter." Added a cantilevered scope base for EOTech holographic sight with quick release base. GREAT setup. Everyone I've let shoot it wants one. My oldest son can shoot 2 inch groups at 50 yards with Winchester target ammo all day long. Get one. You'll love it.