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There's a reason people still ask for Colt by name when they walk in looking for an AR. The CR6960 Midlength Carbine builds on the same M4 pedigree that made the LE6920 a benchmark, then adds the two upgrades folks have been requesting for years: a midlength gas system and a modern M-LOK handguard. The result is a rifle that runs the way a Colt should but feels noticeably softer and flatter through a string of fire than a carbine-length gun.
Stretching the gas system out on a 16.1 inch barrel lowers port pressure and gives the action a smoother, more gradual impulse. In plain terms, less snap at the shoulder, quicker follow-up shots, and a gun that stays easier on its own parts over the long haul. The barrel itself is a chrome-lined M4 profile with a 1:7 twist, so it stabilizes heavier match and defensive loads just as happily as bulk 55 grain range ammo, and the chrome lining shrugs off high round counts and lazy cleaning schedules alike. An A2-style flash hider caps the muzzle on standard 1/2×28 threads.
Colt went with a Centurion Arms M-LOK handguard here, which is a nice touch at this price point. You get real estate for lights, hand stops, and sling mounts without the weight of an old quad rail. The flat-top upper ships without sights, so it's a blank canvas for a red dot, LPVO, or a set of backup irons. Forged receivers wear a matte black anodized finish, and a six-position collapsible stock adjusts to fit different shooters, armor, or winter layers. At roughly six pounds bare, it carries easy and points fast.
This is the kind of rifle you buy once and keep. Home defense, carbine classes, weekend range trips, it handles all of it without drama, and the Colt name on the receiver still means something when it comes to quality control and resale. One 30-round magazine comes in the box, so grab ammo and an optic and you're ready to zero.
No, the CR6960 ships without sights. It has an optics-ready flat-top upper receiver, so you can mount a red dot, LPVO, or a set of backup iron sights however you like. Most buyers see this as a plus since factory irons often get replaced anyway.
The midlength system places the gas port farther down the barrel, which lowers port pressure and gives the action a gentler, smoother cycle. You'll feel less recoil impulse and get faster follow-up shots, and the softer operation is easier on internal parts over thousands of rounds. On a 16.1 inch barrel, midlength is widely considered the sweet spot.
Yes. The chamber is cut for 5.56 NATO, which safely handles both 5.56 and .223 Remington ammunition. The 1:7 twist barrel stabilizes a wide range of bullet weights, from 55 grain plinking loads up to 77 grain match ammo.
The classic LE6920 uses a carbine-length gas system and traditionally shipped with a plastic handguard and fixed front sight post. The CR6960 upgrades to a midlength gas system for softer recoil, a Centurion Arms M-LOK handguard for accessories, and a clean flat-top upper with no fixed front sight. It's a more modern take on the same proven Colt platform.
| UPC | 098289023506 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CR6960 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 16'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 41 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 30-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30 rd. |
| Package Height | 2.9 |
| Package Width | 8.7 |
| Product Type | AR |
| Shipping Weight | 7.9 |
| Sights | Blank Front |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
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