Ruger SR 556 or Colt 6940 ?????

[cybersurf]

Hello everyone,

I am a noob to the Ar15 format rifles and I am looking to purchase one next month for my birthday present . After alot of info overload from tons of different sites on the web I narrowed down my search to 2 different models at about the same price.

The first one being the new Ruger SR 556 and the other being the Colt 6940. I don't know the differnce between the "piston" of the Ruger vs the DI of the Colt, which would be better? I also know that the twist rate for the Ruger is 1 in 9 and the twist rate for the Colt is 1 in 7.

I guess what I am asking is which one would be a good accurate rifle and also a good quality rifle. Both are good names I guess , but any info on the two rifles would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Rich

[synergy]

Hello everyone,

I am a noob to the Ar15 format rifles and I am looking to purchase one next month for my birthday present . After alot of info overload from tons of different sites on the web I narrowed down my search to 2 different models at about the same price.

The first one being the new Ruger SR 556 and the other being the Colt 6940. I don't know the differnce between the "piston" of the Ruger vs the DI of the Colt, which would be better? I also know that the twist rate for the Ruger is 1 in 9 and the twist rate for the Colt is 1 in 7.

I guess what I am asking is which one would be a good accurate rifle and also a good quality rifle. Both are good names I guess , but any info on the two rifles would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Rich

The Colt. The Ruger is yet unproven...and doesn't look terribly promising, IMO.
http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=32141


Guns should not be sold for $1700 which beat themselves up like that, and put metal shaving in your action.

Also, specifically:
http://m4carbine.net/showpost.php?p=...&postcount=137

Conclusion:

This many stoppages in my opinion are unacceptable even with a new rifle. It did do better than I thought it would have but still in my opinion it didn't do any better than I have had direct impingement AR15s do. I've had DI ARs do 1/2 and less than that stoppages in the first 1K rounds. The receiver extension does show signs of pretty extreme bolt tilt....not good. I can't recommend this rifle.

Just like cars, I wouldn't recommend getting the latest and greatest...unless you're willing to put up with the headaches and recalls that go along with the territory.

Colt knows how to make a gas AR... it's a much safer bet.

[Shawn.L]

^^^^^^^^^
what he said

[TXDMERC73]

yeah go with the Colt gas piston they are alot better then the ruger sr556. the SR556 is new i wouldnt trust it in the long run wait and see if any problems arise in the future so get the Colt for now its a better gamble.

[Guns4Fun]

I'd go with the colt too. The Ruger is too new.

You could also look at the colt 6920's too.

Whatever you do don't pay more than $1200 for a 6920 or more than $1400 for a 6940.

The prices are coming way down and anything more than that would be too much in the current market.

[synergy]

yeah go with the Colt gas piston they are alot better then the ruger sr556.

The Colt isn't a "gas piston" it's just direct gas impingement, FYI.

[synergy]

I'd go with the colt too. The Ruger is too new.

You could also look at the colt 6920's too.

Whatever you do don't pay more than $1200 for a 6920 or more than $1400 for a 6940.

The prices are coming way down and anything more than that would be too much in the current market.

Agreed.

I'd rather have a 6920 and put the kind of rail I want, on it...than be stuck into having Colt's upper/rail system. It's a little wider than I like, and I don't really care for the "removable lower rail so you can mount a grenade launcher" option.

[TXDMERC73]

The Colt isn't a "gas piston" it's just direct gas impingement, FYI.

Colt 6920 is DI the LE 6940 is gas a little different then the DI its a new rifle only limited number

http://ar15buyersguide.com/Articles....tent1236760110

http://standbyliberty.org/2009/08/02...15-the-le6940/

[Guns4Fun]

Colt 6920 is DI the LE 6940 is gas piston its a new rifle only limited number

You would be incorrect. The 6940 is DI also.

[Legion_Prime]

Agreed.

I'd rather have a 6920 and put the kind of rail I want, on it...than be stuck into having Colt's upper/rail system. It's a little wider than I like, and I don't really care for the "removable lower rail so you can mount a grenade launcher" option.

Funny you should mention that, I am thinking of building an AR pistol with at least one of them for CCW.