New Colt Carry Handle?

[markt]

Has anyone seen a carry handle like the one pictured here?

http://www.coltcanada.com/c8-page.htm

It seems to have the rear sight integrated into the handle just like the original M16's. It's kind of a cleaner look rather than the standard one that's on every other M4 I've seen.

Cheers,

MarkT

 

[highspeedlowdrag]

There's a company in the US that makes something similar - with the A1 style sights. The only thing with it (not that it's a bad thing, as I prefer it myself) is that the rear sight is only adjustable for windage and you need a tool to accomplish this. Elevation is done via adjustments to the front sight post.

Cheers,
hsld.

ps. Found it... h__p://www.cncguns.com/misc.html

 

[Claven2]

If it weren't for the ultra-stupid tri-ad, I'd love the C8A2! I even run a set of C8A2 handguards on one of my AR's

+1 though - having that carry handle available for retail sale would be tres cool.

One thing I still don't get though is why does the US Army and CF still issue the 1960's era 4 position CAR stock when the standard 6 position AR stock is so much better ergonomically and just as reliable, or for that matter, the Magpul MOE or CTR stock would be better still.

 

[markt]

Looks like Colt Canada calls them Detachable Iron Sights (DIS) at

http://www.coltcanada.com/sights-page.htm

Cheers,

MarkT

 

[koldt]

Just order one from Diemaco.

 

[Leibermuster]

Considering all the other iron sights out there, why even bother these days.

Cool for the novelty of having it,just don't see the advantage.

 

[alexD92]

Koldt, last time I checked Diemaco does not sell to civilians. Did they change their policy recently?

 

[Rebel Rouser]

Just order one from Diemaco.

Uww. You put that on a RRR lower.... So should go hold head in shame.

 

[Rebel Rouser]

Koldt, last time I checked Diemaco does not sell to civilians. Did they change their policy recently?

He's joking dude.

 

[markt]

Just order one from Diemaco.

All kidding aside, where'd you get that thing? Are more available?

Cheers,

MarkT

 

[Claven2]

And why did you build a 9mm using a C7A2 upper? Should have used a slick-side

 

[Claven2]

All kidding aside, where'd you get that thing? Are more available?

Cheers,

MarkT

I'm thinking lunch box special

 

[koldt]

Uww. You put that on a RRR lower.... So should go hold head in shame.

It was extra junk hanging around in a box doing nothing, so I put it all together.

 

[Rebel Rouser]

And why did you build a 9mm using a C7A2 upper? Should have used a slick-side

It's not a C7A2 upper. It's a Diemcao built Colt 6920 upper.

 

[Rebel Rouser]

All kidding aside, where'd you get that thing? Are more available?

Cheers,

MarkT

Just look around you might find one. You never know what might show up at a gun show.

 

[Deckard]

What is that charging handle, where do you get one like that?

 

[Claven2]

Looks like maybe an earlier Phase 5 latch?

 

[easy]

What is that charging handle, where do you get one like that?

Dumpster diving, at the back of the Diemaco factory at the end of Wilson Ave. Or should I say Colt Canada. Seriously.

 

[Deckard]

But even Diemaco scavenges for parts too.

 

[alvais]

What is that charging handle, where do you get one like that?

Unless you're building a C7/C8A2 clone, don't even bother looking as that charging handle sucks pretty hard. That's a scientific fact.