At moderate ranges-25 to 50 yards-the rifle and scope combination proved fast and effective. The scope proved to be true to its claim. These targets make training interesting and serve a real purpose in tactical training. I left the rifle on the 1X setting and proceeded to address a number of modern tactical targets from Tactical Target Systems. The rifle was sighted in using the box method in which I use the 200-yard zero, with the rifle dead on for combat ranges, a bit high at 100 yards and dead on again at 200 yards. The TruGlo mounting system is rock solid. The rifle is supplied with a single magazine. This is a steel-case load offered in a 50-round box for economy. For initial range work, I used Hornady #80274 55-grain JHP. I carefully lubricated the carrier assembly and did not expect any malfunctions, and I did not experience any. Initial firing was accomplished when sighting in the rifle with the Truglo scope. The Truglo scope gives you a lot for the money. This scope has pre-calibrated adjustments turrets for ranges up to 400 yards. The scope is supplied with a monolithic one-piece scope mount. Sometimes you need 4X, and the 6X scope allows rapid zooming by virtue of an innovative lever incorporated into the design. If you are young and can adapt, this is the way to go with red dot scopes and this scope as well when set at 1X. The scope has a wide field of view that, for some, invites shooting with both eyes open. I find this scope to be one of the fastest to a rapid hit that I have used. Consider your own needs, and the 1-6X may be your best bet. The scope is offered in 1-4x24mm and 1-6x24mm. The bolt-carrier keys are properly staked in the Expanse, right, just the same as the Colt SOCOM, left. This makes for increased brightness and also a larger range of adjustment. As such, there are inherent compromises, but for use at 25 to 125 yards it works well. The scope is designed to offer a bridge between the speed of a red dot and the precision of riflescope. Truglo designed this scope to offer a combination of clarity, precision and speed. I chose the Truglo Tactical Illuminated riflescope. There is nothing wrong with iron or red dot sights, but I was interested in fitting a versatile all-around scope to explore the accuracy potential of the rifle. Since the rifle came without sights, the next step was to acquire a proper set of optics. This means the rifle will stabilize the heavier class of bullets including the 77-grain loads. The 16.1-inch carbine barrel features a fast 1:7-inch twist. There is no play in the controls, and the rifle feels like any other Colt. It isn’t the lightest trigger, but it’s reliable and will be familiar to many soldiers and Marines who wish to own a good-quality AR like the one they carried in service. The trigger breaks clean without creep or backlash. Trigger compression was 6½ pounds (the norm for production AR-15 rifles). Attention to detail is evident in the rifle. The safety, magazine release and trigger action are crisp and positive in operation. The rifle’s fit and finish was good, the build quality was excellent, and the carrier keys were properly staked. The forward assist may be added at a later date if desired. Unlike the Smith & Wesson M&P, however, the Colt may be retrofitted with a dustcover and forward assist if desired. The Expanse is delivered without sights, forward assist or dustcover. These rifles offered a good template for later customization and accessorizing or were just fine for use as issued. But with the CORE rifles and the Smith & Wesson, there were good-quality rifles selling for considerably less than any Colt.
Colt remains the AR-15 rifle by which all others are judged.Ĭolt’s rifles stood at the top of the heap on quality, and the cheaper rifles stood on cheap. Fit and finish isn’t the best, sometimes the stocks have a lot of play, and overall the rifles are not as satisfactory as the better products. A few years ago, it became common to see inexpensive rifles offered in the AR-15 platform. The rifles have also become expensive in quality examples. The Colt Expanse is one of the best things to come from the company in some time. I’ve also seen the average AR-15 rifle exhibit improvements in accuracy. These improvements, along with modern adjustable tactical stocks, have improved the efficiency of what was, after all, originally designed as a rifle for close-quarters combat. Improvements included a removable carrying handle, flattop receiver and first a quadrail, then Keymod rail handguards.
I’ve watched the AR-15 platform as it’s been modified and improved for tactical use. From the HBAR to the SOCOM carbine, these rifles have given excellent service. During most of my shooting life, I’ve trusted Colt handguns, and the very few AR-15 rifles I’ve deployed have been Colt AR-15s.
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