Colt LE6920MP-FDE M4 Carbine .223Rem/5.56NATO 16" barrel 30 Rnds Flat Dark Earth - $877.35 (Free S/H on Firearms)

luckydog: you are exactly correct they outsource to those that make high quality and as such this is why what you see in this deal is a high quality rifle. The troll has this superiority complex as you can tell. The PSA is not necessarily a better or worse solution. It really depends on what you want in a rifle. Did you want a holographic sight? That is chunk of what you are paying for in that rifle. It has a nice chrome lined barrel but frankly you wont need one. In my personal opinion it has a few nice aspects but overall is inferior to the Colt, but that's just my personal opinion. Apparently the troll called firsts on helping you and anyone else who attempts is his stalker. It would appear someone is off their meds.

As Kennyboy (my stalker ) stated, you can find a lot of useful info at ar15.com. I figured I would grab it for you, and add to it, but apparently that is not acceptable to him. I apologize for trying to help..

Any further questions ask Kenny...he is the resident expert....LOL

Exactly my point.....why pay extra for the parts made by LMT or CMT because of the name put on at the end manufacturer......

Outsourcing isn't a bad thing if they are built in spec....I am NOT saying that, I am simply saying, if all things are created equal...EX, a 16" Mid Length CL/MP/CHF barrel.......why pay more for it because its a PSA, or a Spikes etc....?

The PSA is a better solution, because it has a better barrel, and it comes with a $300 red Dot on it....... Not because it is any one brand or not. People tend to get tied up in brand names on gun.deals, forgetting that these parts are all the same....you just need to get the parts at a fair price from a reputable company.

Again, this COLT isn't bad, and I never stated that. I simply stated that there may be better options.

Colt uses CMT for their Bolt carriers or LMT. Most companies with Military contracts outsource.....it is pretty common knowledge. FN makes most of your Machine Gun CHF barrels, LMT and CMT make most of the internal parts.

Some Barrels are made in house, but most are ER Shaw or Green mountain ...some recent Colts *have* had Green Mountain barrels - they can be identified by the stamped "G" on the chamber end under the handguards. Bolt Carriers are contracted by LMT and CMT. (those companies have DOJ contracts for replacement and upgrade kits)

Colt has the capacity to manufacture most if not all of their components in-house, but like any sensible company, if and when they are at their production capacity they will subcontract - subcontracted parts are still OEM parts, however - built, tested, and QA/QC approved to their standards.

Lower contractors:
LMT = LMT, Lauer(old), DS Arms, PWA, Eagle, Knights Armament, Barrett, Bushmaster (?)
CMT = Stag, RRA, High Standard, Noveske (old), Century (current), Global Tactical, CLE, S&W, MGI (1st batch), Wilson Tactical, (some?) Colt, Ratworx
LAR = Grizzly, Bushmaster (L Prefix), Ameetech, (?)DPMS, CMMG, Double Star, Fulton, Spike's Tactical, Noveske (new)
MMS = Mega, Gunsmoke, Dalphon, POF (forged), Alexander Arms, Stinger, Spike's Tactical(old)
JVP = Double Star, LRB
Olympic = Olypmic, SGW, Tromix, Palmetto, Dalphon, Frankford, (old) Century
Superior = Superior Arms, Lauer (current)

http://courantblogs.com/dan-haar/company-that-makes-colt-ar-15-rifles-opening-factory-in-texas/...

Its a closely guarded secret who makes what in the industry. Without pulling DOJ records, and such I am not going to take the time here....it is common knowlege that LMT and CMT make the majority of parts to Mil-Spec for most companies.

don't stress the petty stuff. Even if the troll is unwilling to answer your questions now I am sure if I can't help others will. Most on this site don't throw temper tantrums when someone tries to help the same person they are.

good luck with whatever you purchase luckydog. Just check out www.ar15.com... and you will get a lot more information a lot faster than the troll can copy and paste here and you wont have to wait for him to google it.

he is right about the outsourcing per se but that isn't really anything new. Aero use to make most parts of a lot of companies until they decided to do it under their own logo. I believe CMT probably built this but they are good (better than psa). The PSA rifle he linked is good but not better, it is different. It comes with a pretty hollow graphic sight but it has the most basic hand guard and stock you can find and other than the pretty good barrel it is completely basic. The Colt has while not terribly expensive all the ancillary parts upgraded to the magpul moe which can easily have rails added for other toys you may want to add on. This is not an option with the PSA one without changing the hand guard. Frankly the FDE looks better too. With prices dropping like a rock if you are not sure what you want, take your time as there are a lot of options out there. My first AR was $700 one with a spikes lower and random upper and it shot tacks and I loved it so you don't necessarily have to pay a lot for a good rifle either.