Description
Colt has been building short 5.56 carbines for professionals longer than just about anyone, and the Enhanced Patrol Rifle Gen II is the current refinement of that lineage. The LE6933-EPRII pairs an 11.5 inch threaded barrel with Colt's proven TDP-based construction, mil-spec materials, and the coatings and finishes that made the brand a fixture in duty rifle racks across the country. At roughly 32 inches overall with the stock collapsed range, it stays quick through doorways, easy in a truck, and comfortable to run all day without giving up the reliability Colt is known for.
What Sets the EPR-II Apart from Older Colt Carbines
The biggest upgrade over previous patrol rifles is the new Colt free-float handguard. You get a full-length MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny top rail for optics and irons, plus seven orientations of M-LOK slots so lights, lasers, and hand stops go exactly where you want them. Anti-rotation tabs keep everything locked in line, and two integrated steel QD sockets make sling setup simple. Free-floating the barrel also does real favors for accuracy, since nothing hanging off the rail puts pressure on the bore. The threaded muzzle means the EPR-II is ready to host a suppressor whenever you are.
Colt EPR-II Controls and Furniture
Colt rounded out the package with the details that matter in daily handling. An ambidextrous safety selector works for lefties and support-hand manipulation, and the enhanced trigger guard leaves room for gloved fingers in cold weather. Magpul MBUS 3 folding front and rear sights come installed, so the rifle is usable straight out of the box and your backup irons are already sorted once you add glass. A Magpul MOE SL collapsible stock and A2 grip keep the ergonomics familiar and rugged.
Why This 11.5 Inch Colt SBR Earns a Spot
Between the pedigree, the modern rail, and the quality furniture, this is a short barrel rifle that needs very little before it goes to work. It ships with one 30-round magazine and carries the kind of fit and finish you expect from a rifle wearing the rampant pony.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Colt's Manufacturing
- Model: Enhanced Patrol Rifle Gen II (EPR-II)
- Manufacturer Part Number: LE6933-EPRII
- UPC: 098289116338
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 11.5 in, threaded 1/2×28
- Overall Length: 32 in
- Capacity: 30 rounds
- Handguard: Colt free-float M-LOK with full-length Picatinny top rail
- Sights: Magpul MBUS 3 folding front and rear
- Stock: Magpul MOE SL collapsible
- Grip: A2 pistol grip
- Safety: Ambidextrous selector
- Finish: Matte black anodized
- Product Type: Short Barrel Rifle (SBR)
What’s Included
- Colt EPR-II Enhanced Patrol Rifle
- 1 x 30-round magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Colt EPR-II suppressor-ready out of the box?
Yes. The 11.5 inch barrel comes threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard pitch for 5.56 muzzle devices and suppressor mounts. Colt builds the EPR-II specifically to host a can, so you can swap the muzzle device for your suppressor mount of choice and get to work.
What is the difference between the EPR-II and the EPR-II PRO?
The standard EPR-II covered here comes with an ambidextrous safety, MBUS 3 folding sights, MOE SL stock, and A2 grip. The PRO version adds an ambidextrous mag catch, a Radian Raptor charging handle, Magpul MBUS Pro steel sights, a MOE K2 grip, and a QD receiver end plate. Both share the same 11.5 inch barrel and free-float M-LOK rail.
Does the Colt EPR-II come with sights, or do I need to add an optic?
It ships with Magpul MBUS 3 flip-up front and rear sights already installed, so it is ready to shoot as-is. The full-length Picatinny top rail gives you plenty of room to add a red dot or LPVO later, and the folding sights tuck down flat to serve as backups.
Will standard AR-15 magazines work in the EPR-II?
Yes. The EPR-II uses a mil-spec magazine well and feeds from any standard STANAG-pattern AR-15 magazine, including aluminum GI mags and polymer options like Magpul PMAGs. One 30-round magazine is included in the box.





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