Considering a Colt - Already have an H&K 416

[Flieger]

I can buy a Colt for $500.  One of the local gun stores got them in stock today.  I not sure of the model, but believe it has the handle/sight.

How does it compare with the H&K, and is it a good deal?

Thanks,

Bob

[techmike]

Hi Bob. The Colt's internals are (I believe) the same as the 416. If you look at the exploded parts diagram, they look remarkably similar. $500 for the M16 variant of the Colt  seems to be an excellent price, what with all that's going on....

[Flieger]

Well, I did the deed and picked up a Colt.  Besides the finish color being different, they are very close to the same.  The other difference I noticed was the dust cover is a bit lose compared to the H&K, and of course the furniture. 

I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but I'm sure it will be just as fantastic as the H&K.  It cost me $499.99 (I mean 500 bucks).  Kind of nice that the magazines are the same.

Boy do we love our toys.