Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Colt is ending production of AR-15s
American Military News ^ | 09/19/2019 | Laura Widener

Posted on 09/19/2019 9:28:42 AM PDT by GIdget2004

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-70 next last
To: MachIV

” they are actually concentrating on building up their pistol and revolver line. So I don’t think they’ve made a bad political move it’s just a business decision although some may try to construe it as that.”

Bullsquirt. At the very moment it’s trendy, the Connecticut company is virtue signaling. Their effort to work on pistols and revolvers in no way was impeded by the rifle line.


41 posted on 09/19/2019 11:03:33 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: GIdget2004

Overpriced anyway.


42 posted on 09/19/2019 11:07:22 AM PDT by READINABLUESTATE (You cannot solidify control and power over people who are able to defend themselves.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: DesertRhino

If you want to engage in that bullheadedness that is your perigative. My information comes from a firearms industry affiliated person. Period.


43 posted on 09/19/2019 11:07:57 AM PDT by MachIV
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: GIdget2004
Colt Firearms will be ending its production and sales of its AR-15 rifles due to lack of public demand amid excess market capacity.

They can create their business model on me, alone.

44 posted on 09/19/2019 11:09:15 AM PDT by Lazamataz (We can be called a racist and we'll just smile. Because we don't care.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

As in, they should ‘hit it’?


45 posted on 09/19/2019 11:10:52 AM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 44 | View Replies]

To: rockinqsranch

No, Colt has had financial troubles for a long time. They are union, and their products are overpriced, an NO better than a lot of other AR manufacturers. If I were shopping for an AR, I wouldn’t even consider a Colt unless it was a used one at a good price. Colt’s government contracts are the only thing that has kept them afloat for years.


46 posted on 09/19/2019 11:11:38 AM PDT by Quickgun (I got here kicking,screaming and covered in someone else's blood. I can go out that way if I have to)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Zathras

Diasgree. Colt made much of their Ar15s design proprietary eg pins, etc. They are not as easy to upgrade/add mods as the other manufactueres/builders. Colt did not keep up with new AR15 innovations and went down a dead end street.


47 posted on 09/19/2019 11:12:54 AM PDT by suijuris
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Quickgun

Even if you did buy one at a great price, you would likely throw the upper away and get a modern one.


48 posted on 09/19/2019 11:13:09 AM PDT by The Toll
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]

To: GIdget2004
"Colt is ending production of AR-15s"

I'm sure fellow Massachusetts resident Elizabeth Warren promised Colt exclusive military contracts and elimination of all other competition when she becomes president.
49 posted on 09/19/2019 11:13:25 AM PDT by indthkr
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: CrazyIvan

I have a Rock River Arm AR, I like it, seems to work just fine, and as far as accuracy, well I acknowledge I’m the limiting factor there. I just don’t get as much practice as I need. I used to be a well above average marksman. Now I’d say average on one of my good days.


50 posted on 09/19/2019 11:21:58 AM PDT by ThunderSleeps ( Be ready!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 34 | View Replies]

To: MachIV

Baloney. Last I looked, Glock sells a ton to police and military. But they never had to cut the civilians off to do so.

This is corporate BS virtue signaling. I hope trey go bankrupt. Better to enjoy their memory than to see them turn traitor.


51 posted on 09/19/2019 11:32:11 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 43 | View Replies]

To: GIdget2004

I thought I remember reading that the first AR 15’s (SP-1 Carbine) are worth a bunch? Like $2900 bucks (Blue Book values 2011 edition)! Still that value today?


52 posted on 09/19/2019 11:37:28 AM PDT by US_MilitaryRules (I'm not tired of Winning yet! Please, continue on!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zathras

It is now a commodity.
There is little $$$ to be made as others make it cheaper and in many cases, better.

...

They have dropped to $400 or so...you are correct...flooded market...safer with PDJT, so fewer buyers, fewer peppers.


53 posted on 09/19/2019 11:40:12 AM PDT by CincyRichieRich (Vote for President Trump in 2020 or end up equally miserable, no rights, and eating zoo animals)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: GIdget2004

They’re priced way too high and the stock trigger sucks.

L


54 posted on 09/19/2019 11:43:23 AM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: gundog

The US government won’t contract with Colt any more, actually. Colt lost their last contracts to Remington and then FN.

All that’s left is LEO and the occasional foreign military sale.


55 posted on 09/19/2019 12:19:49 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: Magnum44

They already lost their US military contracts some years back.


56 posted on 09/19/2019 12:21:14 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: Vermont Lt
You can make your own, customized, for a lot less than they sell.

My oldest son tells me the same thing. I keep telling him to spec one out and we'll build it together. Still waiting .....

57 posted on 09/19/2019 12:22:14 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: GIdget2004

Are their lowers still incompatible with most triggers due to the pin size?


58 posted on 09/19/2019 12:42:06 PM PDT by doorgunner69
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Zathras
There is little $$$ to be made as others make it cheaper and in many cases, better.

Agreed. I can well imagine there is limited public demand for an actual Colt AR-15 that sports a high (highest?) price tag when less expensive AR style brands are available. Anderson, S&W, Bushmaster and others.

59 posted on 09/19/2019 12:56:25 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Elitist Liberals have no idea the hunger and strength of the beast they have uncaged.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: GIdget2004

If they were serious about continuing the AR platform, they would come out with job-specific products such as for Service Rifle competition. Following early successes (Single Action Army, 1911) the AR15 patent expired, and they lost the military sidearm competition to Beretta in 1985. The company has floated in and out solvency, going bankrupt in 1842, six years after it first started. Bankrupt again in 1994. Sciens Capital Management was the new owner in 2005, and showered his Board Of Directors with cash.
According to one estimate, at least $131 million of the total debt incurred by Colt during its recapitalization in 2004 was used to “make distributions to Sciens in 2007.” Colt seems to have been, all along, “The Gang Who Couldn’t Shoot Straight”.


60 posted on 09/19/2019 1:03:46 PM PDT by ManOfLaMuncha
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-70 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson