The Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle 11.5-inch SBR is the most compact version of Colt’s first-generation EPR, chambered in 5.56 NATO and finished in matte black (Colt part no. LE6933-EPR). At 11.5 inches the barrel is the classic Commando length, short enough to move through doorways and vehicles without the rifle getting in the way. Colt runs it on its direct gas impingement system with a chrome-lined barrel and an HP/MPI-tested bolt. It takes standard AR-15 magazines and accessories, so it is easy to set up and support. It fits a shooter who wants the shortest EPR configuration Colt built.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO, with the widest choice of ammunition of any rifle cartridge.
• Barrel length is 11.5 inches, the Commando length that keeps the rifle compact.
• The finish is matte black, low glare and durable.
• The action is semi-automatic on Colt’s direct gas impingement system.
• The barrel is chrome lined, which resists corrosion and extends barrel life.
• The bolt is high-pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected by Colt.
• It accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines, so spares are easy to find.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need ATF approval to buy this? No. As of October 9, 2026, ATF no longer requires Form 4 approval, registration or a tax stamp for short-barreled rifles. It transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check through a Class 3 (SOT) dealer. State and local laws still apply. Taking an SBR across state lines still requires an approved ATF Form 5320.20.

Will it fire .223 Remington? Yes. A 5.56 NATO chamber safely fires .223 Remington as well as 5.56 NATO ammunition.

Buy the Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle 11.5-Inch SBR

As of October 9, 2026, this short-barreled rifle transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check at your Class 3 (SOT) dealer, with no Form 4 or tax stamp; state and local laws still apply. Order through Colt‘s short-barreled rifles lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will handle the transfer.