SHOT Show - Colt SP901 Rifle

Published on January 21, 2012
Duration: 2:53

Doug Campbell from Colt Defense introduces the Colt LE901, a modular carbine designed for caliber conversion. The video demonstrates the ease of switching between a .308 caliber configuration and a 5.56mm caliber using a conversion kit, highlighting the ambidextrous controls and weight differences between calibers.

Quick Summary

The Colt LE901 is a modular carbine featuring a direct gas impingement system and ambidextrous controls. It allows for easy caliber conversion between .308 and 5.56mm by swapping upper receiver assemblies, with the .308 configuration weighing 9.4 lbs and the 5.56mm configuration weighing 7.4 lbs.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to Colt LE901
  2. 00:13Colt's Modular Carbine Market Entry
  3. 00:17Colt LE901 Specifications
  4. 00:24Direct Gas Impingement Design
  5. 00:26Barrel Length and Twist Rate
  6. 00:32Flash Suppressor and Sights
  7. 00:40Rear Stock and Ambidextrous Controls
  8. 00:51Ambidextrous Fire Controls
  9. 01:00Unique Modular Design
  10. 01:05Caliber Conversion Capability
  11. 01:14Converting .308 to 5.56mm
  12. 01:22Removing Upper Receiver Assembly
  13. 01:31Optics Remain Zeroed
  14. 01:35Conversion Kit Details
  15. 01:485.56mm Entry Weapon Configuration
  16. 01:56.308 Lower Magazine Well Design
  17. 02:07Easier Reloads with .308 Lower
  18. 02:10Weight Difference: .308 vs. 5.56mm
  19. 02:18Modularity Tradeoff

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colt LE901?

The Colt LE901 is a modular carbine designed by Colt Defense. It features a direct gas impingement system and is notable for its ability to easily convert between different calibers, such as .308 and 5.56mm, using interchangeable upper receiver assemblies.

How does the Colt LE901 handle caliber conversion?

The Colt LE901 is designed for modularity. A complete upper receiver assembly can be removed as a unit and replaced with another, such as a 5.56mm conversion kit, which mounts directly onto the .308 lower receiver. This process is straightforward and allows optics to remain zeroed.

What are the key features of the Colt LE901's design?

Key features include a direct gas impingement system, a 16.1-inch chrome-lined barrel with a 1:12 twist rate, a Vortex flash suppressor, and fully ambidextrous controls on both sides of the receiver. The .308 lower's magazine well is also designed to facilitate faster reloads.

What is the weight difference between the .308 and 5.56mm configurations of the Colt LE901?

The Colt LE901 weighs approximately 9.4 lbs in its .308 caliber configuration. When converted to 5.56mm using the conversion kit, the weight drops to about 7.4 lbs. This makes the 5.56mm configuration significantly lighter.

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