For reference, go to cgn and look up colt canadas posts on the specs of these rifles over their usmade counterparts. This iconic legend is styled for the combat style match shooter. Our subsidiary, colt canada corporation, is the canadian governments center of excellence for small arms and is the canadian militarys sole supplier of. Search 12 colt jobs now available on, the worlds largest job site. May 11, 2018 larry gives us the run down on the rare colt canada iur. Canadian csor operator with a colt canada c8 iur 640x633 close. Media in category colt canada c7 the following 89 files are in this category, out of 89 total. Our subsidiary, colt canada corporation, is the canadian governments center of excellence for small arms and is the canadian militarys sole supplier of the c7 rifle and c8 carbine. Once again, colts manufacturing returns to its roots. My current obsession tvpresspass december 3, 2015 0 comments just when i thought i didnt need another ar15. If youre not familiar, colt canada was formerly diemaco, and produces the light arms issued to the canadian forces.
New parts include a new retracting stock, the diemaco iur with ris rails for mounting flashlights and laser systems, and. It is a modified licenseproduced version of the us colt model 723 m4 carbine. A detachable carrying handle can still be installed. The colt canada c7 is a canadian assault rifle, manufactured by colt canada formerly diemaco prior to 2005, having similar design and function to the colt m16a3 the c7 and its variants have been adopted as the standard issue rifle by the militaries of canada, norway special forces only, denmark and the netherlands. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Since their introduction to the canadian armed forces in 1984, the c7 rifle and c8 carbine fleets have seen many changes from the original. Colt canada reintroduces diemaco rifle name to canadian. As a result, they make interesting milspec guns, and have. The problem is, even with the allen engineering extender on the 10.
Engineered to give the operator the maximum in flexibility, this solid, lightweight, one piece upper receiver fits smoothly onto any. Geissele automatics single stage precision ssp m4 curved bow. Please see top of the page for upcoming business hours. Another great reference is guns and ammo, the book of the ar15, issue august, 2012.
Around this time last year, the first iurs were made available to canadian civilian shooters. I originally planned to just dust on the paint and tamiya usually goes on pretty thin, but one thing led to another and i got a bit carried away. Over the 40 years since this companys inception as diemaco, canadas centre of excellence for small arms, colt canada. Larry gives us the run down on the rare colt canada iur. December 3, 2015 just when i thought i didnt need another ar15 variant in the safe, the colt canada iur goes on sale. Todays high tech battle situations require our soldiers and law officers to bear the burden of multitasking using many accessories from lasers and lights to electronic sighting systems at once. The doubleaction trigger allows the operator to safely restrike a misfired cartridge without having to open the breech to recock the firing mechanism. The cmore sights used on the xs model required a slide cut that was proprietary and created an issue for those desiring to use other makers sights. Colt might consider a few 9mm enhanced gov models also. Colt canada eagle is a single shot, sideloading, direct fire grenade launcher that incorporates a doubleaction trigger and features an ambidextrous barrel and controls. Was wtb transferable colt m4 commando enhanced nfa semi. Following trials, c8 variants are general issue firearms for the united. The mrr combines the battle proven colt canada c8 5. New colt 04860xse xse commander lightweight 45 acp 4.
The diemaco now colt canada c8 is the assault carbine form of the c7 the c7 being the standardissue assault rifle of the canadian military equivalent to the american m4 carbine series. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at colt defense. My current obsession tvpresspass december 3, 2015 0 comments just when i thought i didnt need another ar15 variant in the safe, the colt canada iur goes on sale. Was wtb transferable colt m4 commando enhanced nfa. The colt canadae c7 is a canadian assault rifle, manufactured by colt canadae formerly diemaco prior tae 2005, a variant of the armalite ar15, and haeving. The colt iar6960 is a lightweight, gas operated, magazine fed, 5. The colt canadae c7 is a canadian assault rifle, manufactured by colt canadae formerly diemaco prior tae 2005, a variant of the armalite ar15, and haeving similar design and function tae the colt m16a3. C8a1 is an improved version with a flattop upper receiver of the c7a1. The colt rail was integrated into the sipes weapon concept rather than retrofitting versions that were developed for other weapons. As our colt canada iur was received sans bolt assembly as most are we borrowed a standard semiautomatic bolt carrier from one of our other ar15s to complete the job.
The upper receiver has a monolithic top rail with the side and bottom rail positions now implementing the magpul mlok modular locking accessory mounting system. Shooting offhand, the colt canada iur still provided amazing accuracy if we did our part, but did prove to be a relatively heavy rifle. I was always under the impression the front straps were to thin to checker on these. Use of the c8 has expanded to include, among others, the original sas and sbs, the special forces support. As a result, they make interesting milspec guns, and have done very little with civilian sales until 2015.
Technical data package was provided by colt to the canadian government. This restriction has recently been lifted, leaving diemaco colt canada able to sell semi auto c7s and c8s to the public at large, renamed as the sa20 and sa15. Colt canadas modular railed rifle, or mrr, is going to be coming to the civilian market in the spring of 2016. The reason for this was that colt canada had not developed the wrench tool yet, and had to install the barrel nut from the opening in the side of the rail. The mrr upper receiver has a monolithic top rail with side and bottom rail positions now implementing the magpul mlok modular locking accessory mounting system. Your online source for biathlon, nordic sports and target shooting products. Navy purchased 51 navies with iron back straps with large rounded iron.
A new enhanced delta with or without the option of it being offered in a rail gun. Nordic marksman biathlon, nordic sports and target shooting. Colt canada diemaco c8 assault carbine military factory. Enhanced indicates how the colt is machined and what parts are used. Colt canada rides the rails and jumps onto that mlok thing the kids are smoking these days. Theres a very detailed article indicating the differences between colt canada and colt usa products, advantage, colt canada. Army are known among collectors as navyarmies and had brass back straps and small rounded brass trigger guards. Canadian involvement with the colt m16 series of rifles began as a result of that countrys small arms replacement program sarp, which sought to supplant the fnfalbased c1a1. The lsw shares the same ammunition, magazines and operating principals as the rifle or carbine. Oct 03, 2016 colt canada, under a separate effort, was developing its own rail system with centralized power, data, video and fcs control. Jul 02, 2014 our subsidiary, colt canada corporation, is the canadian governments center of excellence for small arms and is the canadian militarys sole supplier of the c7 rifle and c8 carbine. Colt canadadiemaco c8 iur lightfighter tactical forum.
Cant tell from pic but trigger guard was under cut from factory. Whether users of colt canada weapons require integral design modifications or simple exterior cosmetic changes, the users are able to share and exchange that information to the benefit of all users and future users of this small arms system. The mrr combines the battle proven colt canada c8 carbine core with the mlok rail attachment system. Toolcraft nickel boron coated bolt carrier assembly right handed. Was the 1st colt i ever purchased, sold it this summer. Are the iur barrels and this barrel made using the same process as the sa20s and sa 15. Painted my colt canada c8iur cansofcom clone the weather was nice today and i finally got the nerve to spray paint my cansofcom clone. Upper receiver iur comprised of a monolithic top rail with the side. Dec 03, 2015 just when i thought i didnt need another ar15 variant in the safe, the colt canada iur goes on sale. Diemaco, lightweight, semiautomatic, modular rail rifle mrr. Postsecondary education in the quality management field or equivalent in experience minimum of 5 years in a quality. Our products have been battle tested and proven through jungle mud, arctic snow and ice, desert sands and extreme battlefield conditions. Question about the colt enhanced models 1911addicts the.
The sturdy monolithic upper receiver provides ample rail space for various. This restriction has recently been lifted, leaving diemacocolt canada able to sell semi auto c7s and c8s to the public at large, renamed as the sa20 and sa15. That problem is now solved and the side rails now extend the full 9 inches. The colt tactical ambidextrous safety lock allows for either right or left handed operation. Sep 19, 2014 when colt canada finally revealed their new rifles as the sa20 c7a2 and the sa15. The c7 began life in 1984 as a modified version of the american colt m16a2 assault rifle and has since been improved into several viable forms to suit. Nordic marksman biathlon, nordic sports and target. The colt canada c7 is a canadian assault rifle, manufactured by colt canada formerly. Colt canada, formerly diemaco, has made a limited number of their monolithic uppers available to canadian civilian shooters. Colt defense was awarded developmental contracts for two of their entries, the iar6940 and the iar6940h.
The colt upswept beavertail grip safety with palm swell and enhanced cut under the trigger guard allow for a secure hold on the pistol. Its a danish over run surplus c8 iur with the grenade launcher lug milled off and a 10. Colt canada, under a separate effort, was developing its own rail system with centralized power, data, video and fcs control. This carbine has a scope rail and can accept a variety of scopes. It has similar upgrades, that appeared on the c7a2. Obtain enhanced security clearance from the government of canada maintenance of secure and confidential company information adherence to colt canada corporations policies and procedures. These martially marked 51 navies are becoming increasingly difficult to find. While i passed on the original offering, i jumped on the opportunity to get my hands on the 15. Canadian csor operator with a colt canada c8 iur 640x633 65 comments. I get the strong impression that the colt ar15m16 is the the most common transferable machine gun platform there is, as in there is obviously more supply than there are collectors since theres such a sillyfat glut of these out there, but this particular variant the m4 enhanced 4position as a factory original build just caught my eye a day ago, and thats where my shoppingresearch. Plenty of supers which have limited ammo availability and higher costs for the user. Geissele automatics super semiauto ssa 2stage trigger. Anschutz, retailer for biathlon, nordic sports, olympic and target shooting supplies and equipment. Enhanced models included officers, commanders, and govts from 92 on and is indicated by the e at the end of the serial number.
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