From the Vault: A Dive into the History of the Colt SP1

🔍 From the Vault: A Dive into the History of the Colt SP1
🎥 In this episode of "From the Vault," we take a closer look at the Colt SP1, the civilian version of the iconic M16 rifle that brought military innovation to the commercial market.
🔫 First introduced in 1964, the Colt SP1 was designed to capitalize on the revolutionary features of Eugene Stoner's AR-15 platform. Lightweight, semi-automatic, and chambered in .223 Remington, the SP1 offered civilians a chance to experience the cutting-edge technology of America’s new service rifle.
💡 Explore the SP1’s design details, including its early slab-side receiver, triangular handguard, and lack of a forward assist - features that distinguish it from later AR-15 models. We'll also dive into its cultural and historical significance during a time of changing attitudes towards semi-automatic rifles in the U.S.
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[@christophereger1053]

Great video. Love those SP1s. Thoughts on the forward assist? Essential or not?

[@2ifbyseatactical]

I am with Stoener on this one. I do not think it is essential. If it will not go into battery there is a reason for it and forcing it compounds the problem