The Colt Coltguard AR15 SP1

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The Colt Coltguard AR15 SP1

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@Tadicuslegion78 2 жыл бұрын

This is why SmallArmsSolutions is one of the most educational gun channels out there, we get to see the kind of gun content/history/information you can't find anywhere else. One of these days we will make the stars align and get Chris and Ian McCollum in the same room to talk about Colt.

@texas-raider 2 жыл бұрын

Love Chris' work. It's real content for adults.... no pretentious, blaring intro music playing over absurd animated title cards, no opening grade school level skits trying (and failing miserably) to be funny, no 'gun bro' wannabe operator crap made to tickle the "Dude! That was cool!" gland of the slathering minions lining up to worship their pet cult of personality.... just a grown man quietly and intelligently imparting knowledge. How refreshing.

@f3uibeghardt522 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. Maybe it's because we're both Texans. Anyway, I watch a lot of guitar review videos, too. The format is very similar to gun reviews. They consistently start out with a demo of the instrument, and it's always just the most boring, derivative, soulless, generic playing you could ever imagine. Then they're constantly making lame "Look at me, my humor is so quirky!' jokes throughout the whole video, despite the jokes actually being the most conventional normie humor ever. I can't stand it. I just want to know about the guitar and not spend 80% of the video watching some cookie-cutter wannabe hipster wearing an embarrassing fedora and graphic tee play repetitive, predictable blues and classic rock licks. Like a suppressor test KZfaq video, you can't actually glean anything about what it would sound like in real life. Just tell me the specs and history and some good closeup b-roll. That's all I want.

@tasjan9190 Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Well said.

@amberhernandez7843 3 ай бұрын

Kk 1:52 k

@5shotsr611 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely piece of American craftsmanship. Bet they are worth a pretty penny now, wished i had time machine with 30g in my bag 😎

@175jfs5 2 жыл бұрын

As previously said, they were a hard sell. At the time I got one for the gun shop I owned and while it had a lot of interest but no buyers. I recall the MSRP was something like $100 - $150 over a standard Colt SP1 ($499.99 circa 1984). So no takers. I later traded it for a new Springfield Armory T26 Tanker Garand in 7.62X51mm.

@jjjr.1186 4 ай бұрын

Last one I saw for sale was 10000$. It was a nickel boron before boron finishes.

@175jfs5 4 ай бұрын

@@jjjr.1186 Did they actually get that price? Or is it more wishful thinking by the seller?

@jjjr.1186 4 ай бұрын

@@175jfs5 they got it. It was an auction

@chipsdubbo5.56 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to Mr. Alex!!!

@dandexinventor Жыл бұрын

I never knew these existed. I was in the Marines '81-'85, shot the A1 and A2 heavily and became a definite fan of Eugene Stoner's design. I see this and think Coltguard is like Coast Guard so I guess wrongly it was a run for the Coast Guard to test in '83. I don't have any complete AR's (at purchase), all mine are pieced cause it's a hobby and a pass-time for me, but this one, I'd buy it if I had the opportunity. Nice report SAS!

@fatcat3211 2 жыл бұрын

These were hard to sell. Nobody wanted nickle plated ar15s in the 1980s.

@famalam943 2 жыл бұрын

Love this chrome finish. It’s something I would have seen in the A-Team or something. It’s so 80’s TV.

@SmallArmsSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not chrome

@EastCoastMan603 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex ! Thank you Chris and Heather !

@jetsonIFY 2 жыл бұрын

1981 I lived in Syracuse NY. Heading west on the NY state thruway, almost to Rochester , there was a gun shop called Creek side. I think the town was Holcomb. On the rifle rack was a new SP1 commando next to a new AUG. Both guns 5.56, and both the same price. 850.00$ That was a lot of mony then and I worried it to death for about an hour. Went home with the Colt!. I dearly miss the eighty's!!!!!!!!!

@FreedomsLife1776 2 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful rifle, it’s a shame the US military didn’t use rifle like this en masse for parades and such.

@spd579 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I remember seeing one of these. A sporting goods store called "Hogans", in Pleasant Hill, Ca. In 1983. I remember Rich, behind the counter, with a big smile on his face, pointing at this rifle and saying; Ya wanna see? Crazy to look back and remember that. Yeah, where is that time machine when you need it the most? Great video Chris. Thanks!

@sorryociffer 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE my SP1…..

@stefanmolnapor910 2 жыл бұрын

I love your SP1 😥

@RARufus 2 жыл бұрын

What year is yours?

@chrischiampo7647 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris And Alex For Sharing a Rare Piece Of Colt History 😊😀😊

@dksdg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex

@SuperMarshall2009 2 жыл бұрын

Creekside Gunshop! I remember them. I grew up near Rochester. It was "the" shop for a long time in the area.

@bob_mosavo 2 жыл бұрын

Alex, thanks for sharing your beautiful rifle with us.

@roberta.6399 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@shoelessbandit1581 2 жыл бұрын

I've held one of these while perusing through gunshops, didn't know the history but i was surprised of how light the rifle was it makes standard ar15s feel like fals in comparison

@itsapittie 2 жыл бұрын

My first experience with the AR platform was with Air Force M16s which were pre-A1 (no forward assist). The SP1 was the same rifle without full-auto capability. IMO, most of the changes made since then have been unnecessary if not entirely detrimental. About a year ago I finally got all the parts and built essentially an SP1 although it isn't a Colt. I'm sure it's partly nostalgia but I just love the way the original AR5/M16 handles and it's my favorite rifle to shoot.

@MrSLF 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@mrivantchernegovski3869 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a beautiful unicorn of a AR,great rifles the older Colts,I used a Colt M16A1 on my basic for the Army .

@redcat9436 2 жыл бұрын

The SP1 is my favorite AR.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@SHOT_GUNNER 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have found one of these years ago. I really appreciate the valuable information you share on here. By far the best KZfaq channel. 😊

@CircaSriYak 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your take on the XM5/NGSW selection.

@Godzilla691138MW3 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm hoping he puts a video out on that topic.

@newpeupyoass 2 жыл бұрын

We will have to wait for someone to shell out 8k for the rifle and then send it to Chris.

@chrischiampo7647 2 жыл бұрын

Me Also😀 But Still Think The M-16A4 And M4 Are Here Too Stay 😀😊

@johnfarrow3463 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds almost just like NP3 & NP3+ with the charging of the parts, pitting & cracks all filled in, & very very durable. Even down to the Colt-guard & Royal Colt-Guard .. Nevermind.. you just said it right now in the video..

@cz-bundy6896 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you and Heather do Chris and heather

@stefanmolnapor910 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex . Thank you Chris

@mrsquishyboots 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to assemble a pistol lower and a complete rifle build with parts I have laying around. I have to copy these colors lol.

@scottenlow5249 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@Koncept34 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, these videos are awesome to have for us who havent seen them. Chris as always awesome video and presentation.🤙

@isaacarnold4635 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Nitex! I sent some guns to them. I still have a S&W 19 they did.

@pmgn8444 2 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video on Colt history. Thanks Chris!

@christianbolt5761 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of NP3 at first glance. I have an AR-10 with similar NP3 plating

@jeremysiegel10 2 жыл бұрын

I have a colt trooper in coltguard, I really like the finish myself Shame they didn't do more with it

@brentsauer 2 жыл бұрын

Great video SAS. Excellent history content as always.

@tasjan9190 Жыл бұрын

Chris is a treasure trove of firearms knowledge. His knowledge easily transfers into wisdom. His wisdom is priceless in it's application to better protect individuals and their families as well as their wallets!! A person who makes the world a better place. That's rare.

@noncompliant209cali 2 жыл бұрын

This would pair awesome with the chrome Glock slide, like the one from Bad Boys

@mpwmu9041 2 жыл бұрын

Great work CB. Per usual.

@dudebroski9460 2 жыл бұрын

i love my sp1

@grayharker6271 Жыл бұрын

I think I saw one at Jim's in Fayetteville years ago. But it's it's pretty much a waste since aluminum doesn't rust. All the pins and hardware in stainless would be more practical.

@modulo3664 2 жыл бұрын

This would be an excellent companion to a Remington 870 marine magnum

@M4jeff 2 жыл бұрын

Great and informative video, thanks for the upload!

@paulbarnes2752 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Although I must admit that I think AR's look better in basic black.

@ElTejon47901 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, watching before my Friday after work ruck.

@RARufus 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on this rifle. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about these!

@jdirt1982 Жыл бұрын

Now I need a nickel plated AR receiver set.....

@MisterTengu 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for the history lesson.

@AmericanMinuteman95 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information.

@charlescomly1 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, thanks very much. I like it better on the pistols than the rifle, but I like the finish color.

@ricashbringer9866 2 жыл бұрын

Made me think of the Henry Repeating Arms All Weather Finish. I wonder if this is where the idea came from.

@Socdog3000 2 жыл бұрын

Brownells should make this.

@sanangelo7926 2 жыл бұрын

Colt should make it but they wont because it would be popular and make them money and they seem to be against that. It’s as if Colt is in competition with HK on who can refuse to sale what their customers want the most.

@ElTejon47901 2 жыл бұрын

And get sued?

@WeeWillieWinkee Жыл бұрын

Cool never seen one😎

@patrick-rb3ul 2 жыл бұрын

Superb! Thanks!

@bigrebone Жыл бұрын

That's a great video for Colt Guard, but I wish you had spent a little more time just on the SP1 series, features etc. Still a great video, though.

@SmallArmsSolutions Жыл бұрын

There is a whole video on the SP1. This focused on the Coltguard finish

@GlockMan-oj2ik 2 жыл бұрын

I knew a guy back in the 1980s that had one of those

@joesgarage5385 2 жыл бұрын

Great info as usual.. Any idea who has picked up the slack and is the go to for NP3 coating firearms and similar finish to this since Robar closed down? Had a flood in the basement last fall and have a few collectibles bluing finish damaged and would like to bring their luster and value back

@servicerifle16 2 жыл бұрын

I was offered to buy one of these several years ago but passed on it because the seller wanted $3000 for it.

@6string42 2 жыл бұрын

There's one on GB right now and it's listed at 18k!!! Yikes!!!

@bergunx 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a used and abused SP1 with the Colt Guard finish showing a lot of wear, with a damaged upper receiver handle for $400 about 15 years ago. It’s been sitting in the safe and now, I looking to have it refinish in a Colt Guard finish or something very close to it. I know that refinishing will lower the value, but the upper receiver is unserviceable and I have a like-new Colt SP1 receiver to replace the damaged one. Any ideals who can refinish it? I haven’t ask Ford’s yet, I just want to see my options first. THANKS!!

@koffeekage 2 жыл бұрын

This would look good with a beretta inox.

@twan102000 2 жыл бұрын

Assuming this was coated inside the barrel and receivers, did it flake off the internal wear surfaces potentially causing more cleaning issues?

@timbrown5720 Жыл бұрын

I'm all about good coatings and rarity in variation, but it doesn't appeal to me visually.

@1stidvet553 2 жыл бұрын

Is Alex the same Alex that used to make videos for TFB TV?

@brentsauer 2 жыл бұрын

No, not the same guy.

@pocketabes274 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@LIV2500 2 жыл бұрын

Would it be cringe to have my normal okay grade sp1 coated? Probably. But I still think about it sometimes. If I did what would be an appropriate way to mark it as not being original finish?

@SmallArmsSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

That only matters if you plan to sell it!