I once had a AR-15A2 marked rifle that I purchased New. Came with 1/7 A2 barrel, round A2 handguards and stock. Ironically, was a slab side rifle w slickside upper. I think Colt often just dug deep in the parts bins and put civy rifles together as they went.

The old school look brings back a lot of memories I served in the Army 80-86 boot camp we had M16A2's interesting comments.

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

MrPearlsareforever Thanks for your service! The A2s were great rifles as well, I wanted one before I got my A4. Check out Colt AR15A2 R6600 on the internet

Great info! I really love that old school look of the SP1.

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

***** Same with me its a cool rifle

@christurbo951

9 жыл бұрын

I like the SP1 also

The SP1 didn't cease production entirely until 1884, I have a 1982 built one.

I'm gonna purchase a colt A4 as soon as I find one in stock locally, I already have the cash in hand and went to the local gun store yesterday but they didn't have any in stock but they took my info. But I would also love to get my hands on an early model AR-15 as well, maybe I'll find one at a pawn shop.

@generalarmamentcompany

7 жыл бұрын

I have a colt M4 with govt profile 14.5 inch barrel with perm attached A2 flash hider for sale. it has KAC flip up rear sight and KAC RIS with vert grip and covers. its set up just like the army gets them. Its worth about 1200 the way its set up. if you or anyone you know wants it i can send it to your gunshop

Having used both extensively, I prefer the SP1...

@sobasicallyimbillcooper4543

5 жыл бұрын

George Wamser interesting

The SP1 is far better.

@cs-rj8ru

3 жыл бұрын

Far better? I like the SP1 and in all truth they're obviously very similar rifles. The Sp1 is nicely balanced and a bit lighter. Love the rifle with light bullets. The A4 is somewhat superior though. Given a choice I'd say the A2 is a better rifle all the way around.

Do a video on the variations of the SP1 ! Thanks

Thanks for being the whole reason I went into debt... Totally picked up a 1973 SP1!

@generalarmamentcompany

8 жыл бұрын

+The Gun Channel Thats a good reason to go into debt haha nice man!

While I do like some of the later things like flat top receivers for better adding optics.... I do still Prefer the old 1/12 twist barrels and M193 55gr ammo, I never took a like to the 1/7 twist and M855 green tip ammo. Its less effective on people overall.

@p99guy

7 жыл бұрын

The first combat test in Vietnam was called project Agile.... 1/14 twist guns with M193, yes they reported shockingly horrible wounds on thier small statured aversarys. Never read anywhere about being called a cleaver But who knows.

@panzer5033

6 жыл бұрын

It was nicknamed the "meat axe" photos were classified until the 80's because they were deemed to disturbing

Nice video. Don’t forget the slight weight difference and barrel twist 1:12 vs. 1:7

@generalarmamentcompany

11 ай бұрын

I forgot to mention that in the video. Thats right

I love the weight of the SP1. Very, very handy.

How available are these Colt A4 rifles? Im ready to purchase one but was wondering about availability?

thank you for this video. very informative and entertaining

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

Kal Kidd Thanks a lot and im glad you watched

Great video.

Hey man, I miss your vids. I hope you keep doing more.

Awesome video. The 60 frames? in the video was really smooth when you shot this clip. Also that SP-1 was in AMAZING condition.....

@generalarmamentcompany

8 жыл бұрын

+EDX2308 Thanks man I appreciate you watching and your comment! Not sure about the frames, The SP1 is in great condition and I try to keep it that way. I would love to have an SP1 carbine to go with it

Hey, very nice SP-1! Gonna get me an AR-15A4 to go with my Colt M-4 Law Enforcement Carbine. Great video!

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Hodges Thats sweet man, both are awesome and are must have items

I have a ar15 macth hbar sporter with a bayonet lug most dont im dyeing to get the ar15 a4 thank you i realy liked your vedio

Very well done video.

Not a big SP1 fan. I bought an AR15 A2 HBAR in 1989. In 2001 I bought a Colt CAR A3 HBAR Elite AR-15 ( #CR6724, flat top, 24" stainless HBAR, free float handguard no sights included) and I recently added an AR15 A4 HBAR. In between I tried carbines, AR pistols, tacticool stuff, etc. I recently sold all the carbines, pistols and tacticool stuff and bought the A4. I have not found any variant that shoots as good and functions so perfectly as the full size rifle. That's it, that's all, that's what I am sticking with. All have "iron sights" (The match rifle has a precision micrometer rear and "ladder mounted" globe front sight. The A2 and A4 are for Service Rifle competition and the CAR A3 is for Match Rifle competition. As of 2017 Colt still sold the CAR A3 as a complete upper assembly, but not as a finished rifle. I do not see it in their current catalog IMHO the A2 and A4 are also the best damn looking AR15s...FWIW.

Nice pieces of history. Colt is a good company even though they are going through some stuff but they are definitely the signature for ARs

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

Jay Rod They make the best ARs concerning regular production

@thenotoriousvlog5986

9 жыл бұрын

I agree.

How is the fit between upper/lower On the new A4? Is it tight fitting? Just curious

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

Jeff Collins The fit is very good

if you wanted to, could you put the triangle handgaurds off the sp-1 on the ar15a4

@generalarmamentcompany

7 жыл бұрын

Kyle Pearson yes, all rifle length ar15 rifles have a triangle endplate that accepts both handguards

Do you like the sling? What kind/name/price is that one? I'm looking for a sling for my A4. Would you run it using the sling swivels from the factory or the slings that wrap on,im running a mag pouch on the stock as well.

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

Dane Hardy The sling on my A4 is a sling that came with my LE6920 and its a great sling. I like the slings that wrap around the stock

Combine the AR-15 A4 with the A1 triangular handguards, so she turns into the most beautiful AR.

@cs-rj8ru

3 жыл бұрын

They look good, but the round guards are superior. what should be an issue rifle is the M16a1 W/round handguards.....

I think these are sweet. Would the ar15a4 be worth buying? I have a feeling they are going to discontinue them soon.

@generalarmamentcompany

5 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely, great value and investment. Its a quality rifle and since its a rifle length gas system it is theoretically the most reliable and soft shooting variation

Can I put triangular handguards similar to the SP-1 on a modern Ar-15a4?

@generalarmamentcompany

8 жыл бұрын

+Lex Thistlethwaite Yes, as long as the end cap is triangular, the triangular caps accept both types

@jpetroaz

8 жыл бұрын

+TheMilitaryArsenal GRV you can replace the endcap if yours is round. if you need triangular hand-guards I have a few for sale.

Good videos...

I want the colt AR-15A4 but they are sold out everywhere.

I like the newer production one better.....

Great upload cheers

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

kwacker45 Thanks bud!

M4 feed ramps...either have them?

@generalarmamentcompany

4 жыл бұрын

The AR15A4 has m4 feed ramps, however a military issue M16A4 does not

Colt SP1 is one badd azz rifle. It can knock the wings off a fly at 600 yards!

Nice video but you left out a few outside (solid butt plate vs hollow, the 3 prong flash hider vs cage and trigger group differences between earlier 64 and later SP1s. The lower says 223 on the side but you have to check the barrel to see if it is made for 5.56. All the pencil barrels I've seen are not stamped 5.56 and are 1:12 twist to use .223 ammunition no greater than 55gr. 5.56 has higher pressures supposedly NOT supported by the thinner barrels and the 1:12 twist supposedly doesnt stabilize heavier gr bullets. Some say use 40gr but my 76 SP1 is dead accurate with 55gr. There is also supposedly a head space difference in the barrel between 5.56 and .223. Twist rates 1:7, 1:9 and 1:12 all are technically specific to ammo for accuracy.

@generalarmamentcompany

6 жыл бұрын

The inside of the SP1 lower and other older AR15 lowers dont have a sear web like the new Colts, but the receiver of the SP1 still requires machining to "drop in" select fire components (full auto hammer, disconector, and auto sear) without machining lower shelf and machining it out for a true auto sear with the auto sear pin hole drilled as well. As far as it being stamped .223 all ar15 rifles made by colt are chambered for 5.55 even if receiver is marked .223. Having a pencil barrel doesnt affect the ability of it to handle 5.56 even though pressure is higher. The bullet weight that you mentioned is correct, 1/12 will stablilize 55 grain only, both 5.56 and .223

@cs-rj8ru

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalarmamentcompany He's talking about the shelf inside the receiver in regards to drop in auto sears. I don't really consider a little machining height to be a "major" difference here as drop in auto sears for the most part are illegal. (Not many papered).

Do you make videos anymore? Anyway this one is good...nice rifles

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

cwrowe its been a few months since my last vid, havent had the time to do a good one. More will come

This was a good video. But, You missed 3 other differences. Under the hand guards, the rifling twist difference, and the inside of the lower receivers. Still, You get a thumbs up from me!

@generalarmamentcompany

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Under the handguards the barrel profile is the same. Yes the inside of the lowers and the twist are differences. I was mostly pointing out the exterior cosmetic/design differences. If I made notes before the video its easier to be extremely detailed and not miss anything but when doing non scripted videos its easier to forget details than most people realize.

What would be a decent price for a SP1?

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

Hunter Kopp 1000 or more depending on the age and condition

@berttheturtle8611

9 жыл бұрын

***** Ok, thank you.

@anthonyluis4267

7 жыл бұрын

Hunter Kopp depends on sn and condition

Lol why no bolt carrier showdown lol ):

Is your A4's FSB F-marked?

@ybrik5937

9 жыл бұрын

I just realized this is the same rifle on the other video you just took. Have you shot it yet? I just bought bushmaster's +0.04" front sight post so at least I have it when I need it on the first range session in a few months. Aside have the A2 FSB.

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

ybrik5 I havent shot the A4 yet but im going. I still need to sight it in too.

Very nice examples of old AR vs new AR. I have the bastardized middle child AWB era A2.

@generalarmamentcompany

9 жыл бұрын

the308capital Thanks man, my dad had an AR exactly like yours back in the 90's

223 and 556 are different. Your SP1 out shoots with that long 1 in 12 barrel. Bullet Weight is important.

@generalarmamentcompany

11 ай бұрын

I know they are different. I know its important.

I'm building both now

That SP-1 is a much better rifle than the "so-called" Colt M16A1 reissue (CRM16A1) as it has outsourced parts...

@generalarmamentcompany

11 ай бұрын

I agree 100%. THE ENTIRE RIFLE IS OUTSOURCED LOL

There’s no this vs that argument here because the scenario is one of product improvement, the systems are still the same, but clearly the A2 was vastly more versatile with bullet drop compensation sight and a 1/7 twist. The A4 improves further with flattop receiver which can accommodate specialized optics having range finding/BDC capabilities.

@generalarmamentcompany

11 ай бұрын

My intent of the video was not VS in the sense of which is better argument however I was comparing the rifles to show the differences to point out improvements and upgraded changes. I also am far more educated now than I was 9 years ago when I made this video.

get a tri-pod, use it

Well ok

Someone didn't do their homework that "m16a4" is an m16a2 with a detachable carry handle.

@samuelellis2795

8 жыл бұрын

The a4 has a railed forearm

@samuelellis2795

8 жыл бұрын

Removable carry handle came later on but it was on the a2

@tonyngc

8 жыл бұрын

+Neebs is Awesome It's an AR15-A4, that's what Colt calls it's semi-auto rifle. The M16-A4 is the select fire assault rifle.

@generalarmamentcompany

8 жыл бұрын

+Neebs is Awesome the A2 doesnt have a removable carry handle, if it does than it has an A3 upper on it. An A4 is not determined whether or not it has a quad rail. I can put a quad rail on it if I wanted to

@redtra236

7 жыл бұрын

Actually the engraving on the lower determines what it is. If you take an M16A1 and put an M4 upper, stock, and buffer on it it's still an M16A1 technically.