But the powers that be laughed.
(Or maybe just the Colt's Manufacturing Company)
For years now, I've read threads from
all the stalwarts here, coonfingered a few different rifles, and decided that a KISS AR6720 carbine was what I needed. "Shoot the gun and learn" as they say.
Years pass.
In the meantime, bought a Sionics gutless lower & populated it with good basic stuff. No gimmicks. Still waiting on the LaRue MBT-2 trigger, otherwise done.
Finally came upon a deal for a complete 6720 upper, and bought it. What arrived was:
Yep, a 6960 midlength upper, minus the Centurion rail, but with a complete bolt carrier group and charging handle.
WTH, Colt?
Very clean, prettier than usual for a Colt, and in a properly marked 6720 box. 8/17 barrel date, all the right Colt markings. I think I just got a windfall peach.
A 6720-OEM2, if you will.
I'd return or exchange it, but I think with this week's events and the fact that the vendor is spotty
(https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....n-deals/page10), I'm likely better off just adapting and overcoming.
Now.... What rail for a *poor* guy who wanted a simple lightweight carbine?
I'd like to duplicate the 6720 handling & balance as much as is possible, and it has the stock barrel nut, so the rail needs to work with that. I don't intend to hang anything but a light, a front iron sight, and a qd sling socket off the thing.
Quad rails would not work at all for my needs.
Slim is better. This will be a first AR experience for my family as well as myself.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Please go easy, for I am of The Poors.
Are the Troy Alpha rails a horrible idea? Squid grips don't scare me, I'm from a fishing village.😀