If you haven't looked at the EE in the last few minutes, take a look at the Colt M4 listed in the black rifle exchange. Listed as a non-restricted AR-15 lookalike. WTF?? Can't believe this hasn't been discussed to death .. what's the deal??
Colt M4??
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Yes.
http://www.movingtarget.ca/id79.html
Im very excited, But I dont understand the reason behide 700-1200$ rifles.
And non-restricted also!!?!?
Just hope we dont get hassled shooting them on a farm or something.
Colt / Umarex M4 Carbine .22 Tactical Rimfire AR-15
Colt and Umarex have teamed up to produce the Colt M4 .22 Tactical Rimfire. The is probably the only real “Colt M4″ you will ever be allowed to own!
I am not 100% sure they are in fact AR-15s. UMAREX USA uses well known brand-names such as Beretta, Ruger and Walther to sell their airguns. This could easily be a AR-15 patterned rifle much like the .22 GSG MP5 or GSG AK.
There will be four different models.
Colt M4 Carbine
* 16″ Barrel
* M4 collapsible style stock
* A4 flat top upper recoever
* detachable carry handle
* A2 flash hider
* A2 pistol grip
* 30 round magazine
* Weight: 5.95 lbs
Colt M4 OPS (includes the following extras):
* Rear BUIS (Backup iron sight)
* Free floated aluminum picatinny rail handguard
Colt M16 (includes the following extras):
* 20″ barrel
Colt M16 SPR (includes the following extras):
* 20″ barrel
* Free floated aluminum picatinny rail handguard
* Flip up read and front sights
Price is "under 500$USD" according to a Umarex representative. But of course it will cost more up here. Umarex is a german airsoft mfgr.
http://www.movingtarget.ca/id79.html
Im very excited, But I dont understand the reason behide 700-1200$ rifles.
And non-restricted also!!?!?
Just hope we dont get hassled shooting them on a farm or something.
Colt / Umarex M4 Carbine .22 Tactical Rimfire AR-15
Colt and Umarex have teamed up to produce the Colt M4 .22 Tactical Rimfire. The is probably the only real “Colt M4″ you will ever be allowed to own!
I am not 100% sure they are in fact AR-15s. UMAREX USA uses well known brand-names such as Beretta, Ruger and Walther to sell their airguns. This could easily be a AR-15 patterned rifle much like the .22 GSG MP5 or GSG AK.
There will be four different models.
Colt M4 Carbine
* 16″ Barrel
* M4 collapsible style stock
* A4 flat top upper recoever
* detachable carry handle
* A2 flash hider
* A2 pistol grip
* 30 round magazine
* Weight: 5.95 lbs
Colt M4 OPS (includes the following extras):
* Rear BUIS (Backup iron sight)
* Free floated aluminum picatinny rail handguard
Colt M16 (includes the following extras):
* 20″ barrel
Colt M16 SPR (includes the following extras):
* 20″ barrel
* Free floated aluminum picatinny rail handguard
* Flip up read and front sights
Price is "under 500$USD" according to a Umarex representative. But of course it will cost more up here. Umarex is a german airsoft mfgr.
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Was just reading that these were supposed to make an appearance at the Shot Show. Did anyone see/fondle one there ?
Found this as well:
In 2008, Umarex USA entered the .22 caliber rifle market with the Hämmerli Sport 22SA. For 2009,
Umarex USA, the replica king, introduces four exciting Colt Tactical Replicas in .22 caliber. Colt Tactical Rimfire
combines the fun and excitement of shooting tactical style replicas with the economy of .22 caliber ammo. All four
are Colt .22 rifles and are built for anyone who loves to shoot or simply craves the attention of other shooters.
Carl Walther Germany recognizes the growing popularity and demand for tactical style rifles for the recreational
shooting market. As a result, they entered into a licensing agreement with New Colt Holding Corporation
whereby Carl Walther will produce these .22 rifles in Germany under the Colt brand. Umarex USA cooperated
in the development of the product line and will be responsible for importation, sales, marketing and service for
the United States.
Two tactical styles are being offered, each modeled after a Colt legendary original — the M4 and M16 —
and both are available in two variations with 30-round magazines along with a variety of available accessories.
Wulf Pflaumer, chairman of the board for Carl Walther and pioneer of the Colt Tactical Rimfire project said,
“Colt is a leader in law enforcement weapons systems and I am proud that Colt has partnered with us for this
project in the civilian market.”
The only significant difference between the .223/5.56 and these new Colt .22s is the caliber, creating a huge cost
advantage, both for the rifle and the ammo. All versions are made in Germany with full metal bodies, Colt’s
straight-line construction which disperses recoil straight back to the shoulder, flat top receivers, cartridge case
deflectors for left-handed shooting, and muzzle compensators. High strength materials add durability to the
forearms, buttstocks, and grips. All are semi-automatic with 6-groove rifled barrels with rifling extending 350 mm.
The Colt .22 Tactical M4 is available in a standard carbine and in a tricked out “Ops” version. At the rear of the
M4 is the same 4-position buttstock you’ll find on Colt’s 5.56. The Ops version adds the “coolness factor” —
outfitted with a CNC machined rail interface system and a detachable tactical rear sight.
M16s set the world standard for weapons systems in its class. The new Colt .22 Tactical Rimfire M16 is no
exception. A replica of Colt’s M16A4, it features an integrated rail system on the receiver which accommodates the
detachable carry handle found on the standard rifle and any number of optics and accessories. The SPR version
(Special Purpose Rifle) furthers the M16’s tactical appearance with the addition of flip up front and rear sights
along with a rail interface system that’s CNC machined of high-grade aluminum to accommodate a wide variety of
accessories with Picatinny-style mounts.
No stranger to the .22 market, Umarex USA has offered high-quality German-made .22 caliber RWS ammunition
since the company’s inception. Adam Blalock, Umarex USA’s CEO offered, “The introduction of the new Colt
Tactical Rimfire is a natural progression for us. The Colt replica .22s fall right into a category we’re known for —
high quality replicas under brands that are famous, respected, and sought after. They also complement our line of
replica airguns in that they are high quality, exciting, and inexpensive to operate.”
Whether used as a tactical trainer or an exciting plinker that commands the attention of everyone at the range, the
Colt .22 Tactical Rimfire is the shooter’s new favorite.
Colt® is a Licensed Trademark of New Colt Holding Corp.
Found this as well:
In 2008, Umarex USA entered the .22 caliber rifle market with the Hämmerli Sport 22SA. For 2009,
Umarex USA, the replica king, introduces four exciting Colt Tactical Replicas in .22 caliber. Colt Tactical Rimfire
combines the fun and excitement of shooting tactical style replicas with the economy of .22 caliber ammo. All four
are Colt .22 rifles and are built for anyone who loves to shoot or simply craves the attention of other shooters.
Carl Walther Germany recognizes the growing popularity and demand for tactical style rifles for the recreational
shooting market. As a result, they entered into a licensing agreement with New Colt Holding Corporation
whereby Carl Walther will produce these .22 rifles in Germany under the Colt brand. Umarex USA cooperated
in the development of the product line and will be responsible for importation, sales, marketing and service for
the United States.
Two tactical styles are being offered, each modeled after a Colt legendary original — the M4 and M16 —
and both are available in two variations with 30-round magazines along with a variety of available accessories.
Wulf Pflaumer, chairman of the board for Carl Walther and pioneer of the Colt Tactical Rimfire project said,
“Colt is a leader in law enforcement weapons systems and I am proud that Colt has partnered with us for this
project in the civilian market.”
The only significant difference between the .223/5.56 and these new Colt .22s is the caliber, creating a huge cost
advantage, both for the rifle and the ammo. All versions are made in Germany with full metal bodies, Colt’s
straight-line construction which disperses recoil straight back to the shoulder, flat top receivers, cartridge case
deflectors for left-handed shooting, and muzzle compensators. High strength materials add durability to the
forearms, buttstocks, and grips. All are semi-automatic with 6-groove rifled barrels with rifling extending 350 mm.
The Colt .22 Tactical M4 is available in a standard carbine and in a tricked out “Ops” version. At the rear of the
M4 is the same 4-position buttstock you’ll find on Colt’s 5.56. The Ops version adds the “coolness factor” —
outfitted with a CNC machined rail interface system and a detachable tactical rear sight.
M16s set the world standard for weapons systems in its class. The new Colt .22 Tactical Rimfire M16 is no
exception. A replica of Colt’s M16A4, it features an integrated rail system on the receiver which accommodates the
detachable carry handle found on the standard rifle and any number of optics and accessories. The SPR version
(Special Purpose Rifle) furthers the M16’s tactical appearance with the addition of flip up front and rear sights
along with a rail interface system that’s CNC machined of high-grade aluminum to accommodate a wide variety of
accessories with Picatinny-style mounts.
No stranger to the .22 market, Umarex USA has offered high-quality German-made .22 caliber RWS ammunition
since the company’s inception. Adam Blalock, Umarex USA’s CEO offered, “The introduction of the new Colt
Tactical Rimfire is a natural progression for us. The Colt replica .22s fall right into a category we’re known for —
high quality replicas under brands that are famous, respected, and sought after. They also complement our line of
replica airguns in that they are high quality, exciting, and inexpensive to operate.”
Whether used as a tactical trainer or an exciting plinker that commands the attention of everyone at the range, the
Colt .22 Tactical Rimfire is the shooter’s new favorite.
Colt® is a Licensed Trademark of New Colt Holding Corp.
It's rimfire so barrel length isn't an issue, just OAL.
