I've been doing a lot of research on ARs and was wondering if anyone had an opinion on the Colt LE6940?

 

I want to skip doing a build and pick up a complete rifle and I'm looking for something with a 1:7 twist. Other manufacturers I'm considering are LMT and Noveske but I'm partial towards Colt.

 

Also, are these the only mods necessary to make the LE6940 NJ legal? (am I missing anything?)

 

- Downgrade to 15-round magazines

- Eliminate flash hider

- Pin stock

If I am interpreting the law correctly, that gun is not allowed in NJ. It is a "named" weapon on the list. The only AR15's allowed are the HBAR variations. The LE6940 is an Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine.

 

I think you have to get a clone or, if you want a Colt, get an HBAR.

 

Others will be along to correct me if I'm wrong. Good luck.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

You should also check out spikes tactical. I love mine and they built it for NJ for under a grand and oysters all mil spec.

You can get a Colt Match Target carbine, 1:7 twist - I have one.

Confirm as fact please but I dont think that the 6940 with the usual mods (pin stock, pin/weld comp) is illegal here as it does not say AR15 on it anywhere. It does say LE only blaa blaa blaa but a bunch of Rock Rivers do too. I dont know of any restriction for restricted writing on the rifle. I dont know of any statute on it and since the AW ban sunsetted that inscription is now useless. Love to hear other opinions...

 

The 6940 is an excellent AR. (after you replace the trigger )

Confirm as fact please but I dont think that the 6940 with the usual mods (pin stock, pin/weld comp) is illegal here as it does not say AR15 on it anywhere. It does say LE only blaa blaa blaa but a bunch of Rock Rivers do too. I dont know of any restriction for restricted writing on the rifle. I dont know of any statute on it and since the AW ban sunsetted that inscription is now useless. Love to hear other opinions...

 

Agreed, I was under the impression that only Colts stamped "AR" are considered named. Of course, "impressions" and "assumptions" can be trouble in NJ...

You can get a Colt Match Target carbine, 1:7 twist - I have one.

 

Is there a difference between the match target and the LE version, other than the obvious? Any difference in the internal specs or parts? I haven't been able to find any comparison online...

Well the most significant difference is the fact that the 6940 is a monolithic upper. This is particulerly attractive to me. Since I am a fickel optics whore with optic ADD, I like being unrestricted in what I choose to slap on there. The uninterupted rail of a monolithic system makes this wide open options wise.

Well the most significant difference is the fact that the 6940 is a monolithic upper. This is particulerly attractive to me. Since I am a fickel optics whore with optic ADD, I like being unrestricted in what I choose to slap on there. The uninterupted rail of a monolithic system makes this wide open options wise.

 

 

I believe the Colt MT6400R does have a monolithic upper.

The MT6400R is the ban compliant version of the Colt 6940.

Great rifle! Next on my list.