Videos tagged with One-Piece Upper Receiver

This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt M5 Carbine, tracing its lineage from earlier Colt projects like the M5 (2003) and LE6940, highlighting the evolution of the one-piece upper receiver and its benefits. It delves into the development of the CM901 and LE901 .308 caliber rifles, their conversion capabilities, and the M5's modern features, including proprietary components and ambidextrous controls. The review covers performance, accuracy, and market positioning, offering insights from a firearms instructor's perspective.

This video provides a technical and historical deep dive into the Colt LE6940 rifle, tracing its development from the SCAR program and highlighting its innovative one-piece upper receiver. The presenter, with firsthand experience at Colt during its development, details the rifle's features, evolution, and its significance as a departure from traditional AR-15 designs, emphasizing its accuracy and military/law enforcement appeal.

Alex Robinson of Robinson Armament introduces the XCR Mini and the new XCR M .308. Key features highlighted include the patented bolt-open system, ambidextrous magazine release, and the new adjustable Fast Stock. The XCR M .308 is noted for its one-piece upper receiver with parallel rails for precise optic alignment and claims of extremely low recoil impulse. Both models are presented as updates for 2012.