Colt M5 Carbine Sentry Features
Introducing the New Colt M5 Carbine series of rifles — weapons for the modern war fighter and special forces operator when reliability, lethality, and adaptability are critical. The completely redesigned lower receiver and upper receiver feature full ambidextrous controls and an enhanced upper receiver rail design ensures extreme rigidity.
With maximum performance and ergonomics at the forefront of the design consideration, the Colt M5 Carbine Sentry utilizes a proven carbine length gas system with Colt’s new purpose-designed free float rail and upper receiver system. This system maximizes rail space and shooter comfort, reducing weight and bulk while maintaining the same lethality and accuracy expected from a Colt. The M5 Carbine Sentry is truly the next generation in a long legacy of Colt high performance weapons.
Colt M5 Carbine Sentry Specifications
- Brand: Colt Mfg
- Model: M5 Carbine
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Capacity: 30+1
- Stock Material: Synthetic
- Action: Semi-Auto
- OAL: 32″- 35.50″
- Hand: Right
- Sights: Flip Up Front & Rear
- Barrel Finish: Black
- Twist: 1:7″
- Gun Platform: AR-Style
- Magazine Type: AR-15
- Grips: Black A2
- Rails: Picatinny
- Handguards: M-LOK
- Receiver Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Safety: Safety Selector Switch
- Stock Description: Collapsible
- Barrel Length: 16.1″
- Receiver Finish: Black Hard Coat Anodized
- Weight: 6.80 lbs
- Stock Finish: Black
| Barrel Length | 16 |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56 |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Condition | New in Box |
| Finish Per Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Colt Firearms |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CM55616M5S |
| Model | M5 Carbine Sentry |
| Type | Modern Sporting Rifles |
| UPC | 098289020673 |
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Why buy Colt Firearms M5 Carbine Sentry 5.56 NATO 16" Barrel 30-Rounds from Miami Shooters Supply?
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FFL Transfer & Firearms Laws for Colt Firearms M5 Carbine Sentry 5.56 NATO 16" Barrel 30-Rounds
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