Standard velocity is slower and, on average, is more expensive. 22 Long Rifle, about 90 percent of what most of us will use, and standard velocity, which some like to play with. This will allow the use of high velocity. Clockwise, high speed, counterclockwise, low speed. So, the small differences in handling don’t mean that much as a training rifle or a standalone.Ī quick note: when you take apart the receiver you will note a knob for controlling bolt velocity. 22 is quite a rifle in its own right.Īs a standalone, the M4 has great appeal whether or not you own a centerfire rifle. 22 for those that own a centerfire AR-15, the M4. I think that while it is OK to stress the training aspect of the Colt M4. I have used iron sights for the most part and I have also used the TruGlo Eminus scope with good results. The flat-top-type receiver allows mounting a rifle scope or red dot. The carrying handle/sight is easily removed. The five-position stock offers good adjustment. It only feels odd after the first few tries and not at all if you have never fired an AR-15 rifle. 223 version moves about three times the length of the. All of the controls are standard AR-15 and feel very much like the “real thing” Colt used for comparison.Ī primary difference in function is the bolt throw when racking the bolt to make it ready. When examining the rifle the fit and finish get high marks. The Walther built rimfire bears a strong name. Walther’s markings are out of the way on the right lower receiver. The receivers are aluminum, just the same as the AR-15. The Picatinny rail allows mounting lasers or combat lights, even a side-mounted red dot sight. There is plenty of adjustment in the sights. The barrel is authentic even down to the A1-style flash hider. The barrel rides inside a sleeve that mimics the standard AR-15 carbine contour. The Walther operates much differently than the AR-15, but the controls are identical for the most part.Īn important feature is a match-grade barrel.
This makes for an excellent rifle for inexpensive training for those that use the AR-15 rifle. The safety, trigger, sights, magazine release and cocking handle operate in the same manner as the Colt AR-15 rifle. It is intended to operate as closely as possible to the AR-15 rifle. 22 is a simple blowback operated semi-automatic rimfire rifle. Otherwise, it looks like a typical AR-15. 22 caliber magazine is a giveaway in a casual look at the Colt M4. The Walther rifle is first class in every way and a worthy rifle to bear the Colt name. Colt has a long history of licensing manufacture of parts (and even firearms) dating back to Eli Whitney and continuing with Adcor today.
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