The Colt SP901! [Check it out]

[Vitorum]

I would absolutely die to have this rifle if it is as versatile and hardcore as they say. Interchangeable rounds is wicked sick especially when you consider how many different calibers they plan on utilizing. But I'm concerned it wont be as versatile as originally advertised. It had been stated it would take <span style="text-decoration: underline">5.56x45 nato</span>/ <span style="text-decoration: underline">7.62x39 soviet</span> / <span style="text-decoration: underline">6.8x43 spc</span> / (<span style="text-decoration: underline">.308/7.62x51 nato</span>). But I'm only seeing that it will take 5.56 uppers and .308 rounds standard?
Also no one seems to have them available. Have they been sold out already or have they not even been released yet?

http://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/colt/sp901-carbine-308win-16in-20rd-black/

 

[sf88]

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Don't think they're out yet but they definitely look amazing. Can't wait to try one out.

 

[R.O.U.S.]

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I'm surprised to see 7.62x39 as an option. I was under the impression that it didn't work well in AR systems.

 

[Ballista One]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: R.O.U.S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm surprised to see 7.62x39 as on option. I was under the impression that it didn't work well in AR systems. </div></div>

Colt is NOT offering it in 7.62 X 39, period. It is a 7.62 X 51 NATO platform that can be adapted to shoot 5.56 X 45.

 

[Vitorum]

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I guess it was the Military CM901 that is suppose to have all those options for calibers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_CM901

 

[gunslotreaper308]

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at 2011 SHOT, I only saw 5.56, 6.8 and x51 uppers... no x39 (and this was the CM, not SP). As of last month, they haden't been released for sale yet.

 

[tiNdvenTFHwMdqKW]

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How does it deal with the switched calibers? Do you have to use special mags?

 

[tiNdvenTFHwMdqKW]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PBinWA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How does it deal with the switched calibers? Do you have to use special mags? </div></div>

Nevermind - found it on the wikipedia page:

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This variant will also accept civilian AR-15 upper receivers of multiple barrel lengths, and includes a magazine well adapter to accommodate smaller STANAG magazines.</div></div>

 

[BERTMAN77MK2]

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any news on the release date yet? Will it take P-mags or are they proprietary? what is dealer cost and list? Any info on the barrel contour

 

[jn_fsu]

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http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/SP901.aspx

 

[BERTMAN77MK2]

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STILL WONDERING about magazine compatability and barrel contour;
does the 556 mag adapter drop in from the top or bottom?

did anyone actually handle 1 at SHOT?

 

[BIPMaster]

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Looks interesting. Dunno how much more special than the LMT MRP, but interesting.

 

[BERTMAN77MK2]

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LE friend ordered 1, Colt said delivery in 30 days

 

[mewillis]

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I will BOLO for that looks great. any idea on price??

 

[BERTMAN77MK2]

Re: The Colt SP901! [Check it out]

LISTS FOR $2100 I believe---LE price probably $1750 TO $1850 CANNOT wait to try one out and see how the 556 upper operates on it---still not sure how they did it--It will either catch on with other brands also or be a highly collectible Colt in the near future---the AR10 format seems to be the biggest growth market for AR-type rifles right now--hope Colt knows what they are doing but I am guessing they did their homework