Description
There is a reason the LE6920 keeps coming up whenever people talk about dependable factory ARs. It runs the same core recipe as Colt's military M4, with a 16.1 inch chrome-lined barrel, a 1:7 right-hand twist that stabilizes everything from light 55 grain plinking loads to heavy 77 grain match bullets, and the kind of parts quality that has kept these carbines chugging along through decades of hard use. The direct gas impingement system, 7075-T6 aluminum receivers, and staked mil-spec internals are exactly what you would expect from Hartford, and that consistency is what earned the 6920 its reputation.
What the MPS Package Adds to the LE6920
This MPS version takes that proven carbine and dresses it in Magpul MOE SL furniture in Flat Dark Earth. You get the SL handguard, SL carbine stock, and SL pistol grip, plus a Magpul vertical grip and an MBUS flip-up rear sight to pair with the fixed A2 front post. The SL line trims down the bulk of standard furniture with a slimmer profile and reinforced heat-resistant polymer, and the extended handguard does a nice job keeping your support hand off hot metal during longer range sessions. The collapsible SL stock has an angled cheek weld and rubber buttpad that work well whether you are running a plate carrier or just a t-shirt.
A Colt M4 Carbine That Is Ready to Grow With You
The flat-top upper gives you plenty of real estate for a red dot or low power variable while the backup irons stay put underneath. Fresh out of the box it ships with a 30-round Magpul PMAG, so there is nothing you need to buy before your first trip to the range. At 35.5 inches with the stock extended, it balances and handles the way a carbine should.
Whether this is your first AR or the Colt you have been meaning to add to the safe, the LE6920MPS is one of those rifles that just runs, looks sharp in FDE, and holds its value better than most.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: M4 Carbine (LE6920MPS)
- MPN: LE6920MPS-FDE
- UPC: 098289020291
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Gas Impingement
- Barrel Length: 16.1"
- Barrel: Chrome-Lined, 1:7 RH Twist, 6 Groove
- Capacity: 30 Rounds
- Furniture: Magpul MOE SL, Flat Dark Earth
- Front Sight: Fixed A2 Post, Elevation Adjustable
- Rear Sight: Magpul MBUS Flip-Up, Windage Adjustable
- Overall Length: 35.5" (Stock Extended)
- Stock: Magpul MOE SL Collapsible Carbine Stock
- Shipping Weight: 8.9 lbs
What’s Included
- Colt LE6920MPS M4 Carbine in FDE
- 1 x 30-Round Magpul PMAG
- Magpul MOE Vertical Foregrip
- Cable Lock
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What Magpul furniture comes on the Colt LE6920MPS FDE?
It ships with the Magpul MOE SL handguard, MOE SL carbine stock, and MOE SL pistol grip, all in Flat Dark Earth, plus a Magpul vertical grip and an MBUS flip-up rear sight. The SL line is slimmer than standard MOE furniture and built from reinforced heat-resistant polymer, so it feels trimmer in the hands without giving up durability.
Can I mount a red dot or scope on the LE6920MPS?
Yes. The flat-top upper receiver has a Picatinny rail, and the MBUS rear sight folds down flat, so you can run a red dot, holographic, or low power variable without removing the backup irons. The fixed A2 front post sits low enough in the sight picture that most people run optics right over it without issue.
What ammo does the 1:7 twist barrel shoot best?
A 1:7 twist is fast enough to stabilize pretty much the entire range of .223 and 5.56 bullet weights, from 55 grain plinking loads up to 77 grain match ammo. That flexibility is one of the big draws of this barrel. Since it is a true 5.56 NATO chamber, you can safely shoot both 5.56 and .223 Remington.
Is the Colt LE6920 a mil-spec rifle?
The LE6920 is built on the same core recipe as Colt's military M4, including a chrome-lined barrel, 7075-T6 receivers, and mil-spec internals, with a 16.1 inch barrel and semi-auto fire control for the civilian market. It has long been a benchmark for factory AR-15 quality, which is why it holds its value so well.





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