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LT series models

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LE series models

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−	[[File:Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Firearm Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|1973 [[Colt's Manufacturing Company\|Colt]] AR-15 SP1 Sporter rifle with "slab side" lower receiver (lacking raised boss around magazine release button) and original Colt 20-round magazine.]] ~~An AR 15 Pistol is a ‘pistol’ variant of the AR-15 , featuring a barrel shorter than 16 inches.~~	+	[[File:Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Firearm Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|1973 [[Colt's Manufacturing Company\|Colt]] AR-15 SP1 Sporter rifle with "slab side" lower receiver (lacking raised boss around magazine release button) and original Colt 20-round magazine.]]

	This article describes the many variations of the '''[[Colt AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]]''' family of weapons produced by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]]. Weapons patterned on the original '''[[ArmaLite AR-15]]''' design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations. The tables here are split in a variety of categories, and provide an overview of different subtypes. For purposes of these tables, '''bold''' model numbers are weapons used (or previously used) by the [[U.S. Military]] while ''italic'' model numbers are weapons for commercial or export sale. See ''[[#Glossary of terms\|Glossary of terms]]'' for an explanation of each column.		This article describes the many variations of the '''[[Colt AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]]''' family of weapons produced by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]]. Weapons patterned on the original '''[[ArmaLite AR-15]]''' design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations. The tables here are split in a variety of categories, and provide an overview of different subtypes. For purposes of these tables, '''bold''' model numbers are weapons used (or previously used) by the [[U.S. Military]] while ''italic'' model numbers are weapons for commercial or export sale. See ''[[#Glossary of terms\|Glossary of terms]]'' for an explanation of each column.

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	[[File:Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Firearm Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|1973 [[Colt's Manufacturing Company\|Colt]] AR-15 SP1 Sporter rifle with "slab side" lower receiver (lacking raised boss around magazine release button) and original Colt 20-round magazine.]] An AR 15 Pistol is a ‘pistol’ variant of the AR-15 , featuring a barrel shorter than 16 inches.		[[File:Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Firearm Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|1973 [[Colt's Manufacturing Company\|Colt]] AR-15 SP1 Sporter rifle with "slab side" lower receiver (lacking raised boss around magazine release button) and original Colt 20-round magazine.]] An AR 15 Pistol is a ‘pistol’ variant of the AR-15 , featuring a barrel shorter than 16 inches.
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−	Because of its compact size, these pistols are quite handy in small tight spaces. The most common caliber used for these pistols are .223, but other variations exist, including 9mm.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.online-gunstore.com/handgun/ar-15-pistol\|title=What is an AR-15 Pistol?}}</ref>

	This article describes the many variations of the '''[[Colt AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]]''' family of weapons produced by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]]. Weapons patterned on the original '''[[ArmaLite AR-15]]''' design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations. The tables here are split in a variety of categories, and provide an overview of different subtypes. For purposes of these tables, '''bold''' model numbers are weapons used (or previously used) by the [[U.S. Military]] while ''italic'' model numbers are weapons for commercial or export sale. See ''[[#Glossary of terms\|Glossary of terms]]'' for an explanation of each column.		This article describes the many variations of the '''[[Colt AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]]''' family of weapons produced by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]]. Weapons patterned on the original '''[[ArmaLite AR-15]]''' design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations. The tables here are split in a variety of categories, and provide an overview of different subtypes. For purposes of these tables, '''bold''' model numbers are weapons used (or previously used) by the [[U.S. Military]] while ''italic'' model numbers are weapons for commercial or export sale. See ''[[#Glossary of terms\|Glossary of terms]]'' for an explanation of each column.

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−	[[File:Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Firearm Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|1973 [[Colt's Manufacturing Company\|Colt]] AR-15 SP1 Sporter rifle with "slab side" lower receiver (lacking raised boss around magazine release button) and original Colt 20-round magazine.]]	+	[[File:Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Firearm Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|1973 [[Colt's Manufacturing Company\|Colt]] AR-15 SP1 Sporter rifle with "slab side" lower receiver (lacking raised boss around magazine release button) and original Colt 20-round magazine.]] An AR 15 Pistol is a ‘pistol’ variant of the AR-15 , featuring a barrel shorter than 16 inches.
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		+	Because of its compact size, these pistols are quite handy in small tight spaces. The most common caliber used for these pistols are .223, but other variations exist, including 9mm.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.online-gunstore.com/handgun/ar-15-pistol\|title=What is an AR-15 Pistol?}}</ref>

	This article describes the many variations of the '''[[Colt AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]]''' family of weapons produced by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]]. Weapons patterned on the original '''[[ArmaLite AR-15]]''' design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations. The tables here are split in a variety of categories, and provide an overview of different subtypes. For purposes of these tables, '''bold''' model numbers are weapons used (or previously used) by the [[U.S. Military]] while ''italic'' model numbers are weapons for commercial or export sale. See ''[[#Glossary of terms\|Glossary of terms]]'' for an explanation of each column.		This article describes the many variations of the '''[[Colt AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]]''' family of weapons produced by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]]. Weapons patterned on the original '''[[ArmaLite AR-15]]''' design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations. The tables here are split in a variety of categories, and provide an overview of different subtypes. For purposes of these tables, '''bold''' model numbers are weapons used (or previously used) by the [[U.S. Military]] while ''italic'' model numbers are weapons for commercial or export sale. See ''[[#Glossary of terms\|Glossary of terms]]'' for an explanation of each column.

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 This article describes the many variations of the '''[[Colt AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]]''' family of weapons produced by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]].  Weapons patterned on the original '''[[ArmaLite AR-15]]''' design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations.  The tables here are split in a variety of categories, and provide an overview of different subtypes. For purposes of these tables, '''bold''' model numbers are weapons used (or previously used) by the [[U.S. Military]] while ''italic'' model numbers are weapons for commercial or export sale. See ''[[#Glossary of terms|Glossary of terms]]'' for an explanation of each column.
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 ==See also==
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 {{ArmaLite AR-10 derivatives}}
-[[Category:5.56 mm firearms]]
+[[Category:Firearms Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO]]
 [[Category:ArmaLite AR-10 derivatives]]
 [[Category:Assault rifles]]

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 !Muzzle device
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-|LT6720-R
+|[[Colt LT6720-R|LT6720-R]]
-|Talo Special Edition
+|Talo Special Edition (AR6720 w/ Upgraded Furniture)
 |4th Generation
 |Rail System

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 |AR-15A4 <br>Lightweight LE Carbine
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-|[[Colt LE 6940|LE6940]]
+|[[Colt LE6940|LE6940]]
 |Monolithic Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine
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-|LE6920
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 |Law Enforcement Carbine (Also produced under license by [[Colt Canada]])
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-|LE6920HB
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 |Law Enforcement Carbine
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 |M4LE Carbine
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-|LE6940
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 |Monolithic Advanced Law Enforcement Carbine
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