I shot one of the earlier ones many years ago and it was well balanced and pretty accurate. Just saw a new one at my LGS and before I get my checkbook, does anyone have experience with it? I know it takes 'standard' AR magazines but I haven't had a chance to research it yet. Any help will be appreciated.
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Armalite AR 180B
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wayne in boca
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The 180B has a polymer lower,unlike the original 180 with its steel lower.Some users reported breakage at the forward pivot pin.This was reportedly traced to a bad batch of lowers,and corrected in later rifles.I saw and handled one recently at a gun show,and was favorably inclined towards it.Seemed well made and finished.I have an original AR180 made at the Costa Mesa plant,which is today pretty much a collectors item.The AR180B would make a nice shooter,and parts are available for it,although production has ceased.
HorseSoldier
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Personally, I'd say my money towards an real AR-180.
Microgunner
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We just sold an original Armalite Costa Mesa, Ca. AR-180 w/factory Armalite 4x scope and all accessories, unfired, unassembled NIB for $2000. This was an old one with the old open front "pickle fork" flash supressor and the guy was glad to pay it. So those original AR-180s can fetch a good price these days.
The other Armalite
Resurrecting an old thread instead of starting a new one.
One of my old shooting buddies has an original Sterling-built AR180. I really enjoyed shooting that rifle. I liked the feel and function, accuracy was in the 3 moa range, which is good enough for it's purpose. But, since he moved across the country a few years ago, I've been having the periodic recurring urge to buy one. Since the original AR180s are a bit steep for my income, I've been considering getting a "b" model.
I know a bit about the rifles, and am aware that I need to find one with the upgraded lower with the steel pivot area.
I was initailly turned off by the cheap feel of the buttstock on the B models, but I just found that Stormwerks makes a stock adaptor to fit an AR15 fixed stock or a M4 style collapsible unit, which intrigues me.
I was hoping to get some feedback form shooters that have actually owned a "B" model or have extensive experience with one. I'd like to know about durability, reliability, accuracy, etc.
May keep an eye out for one at the MWCA show in Minneapolis in a few weeks
Resurrecting an old thread instead of starting a new one.
One of my old shooting buddies has an original Sterling-built AR180. I really enjoyed shooting that rifle. I liked the feel and function, accuracy was in the 3 moa range, which is good enough for it's purpose. But, since he moved across the country a few years ago, I've been having the periodic recurring urge to buy one. Since the original AR180s are a bit steep for my income, I've been considering getting a "b" model.
I know a bit about the rifles, and am aware that I need to find one with the upgraded lower with the steel pivot area.
I was initailly turned off by the cheap feel of the buttstock on the B models, but I just found that Stormwerks makes a stock adaptor to fit an AR15 fixed stock or a M4 style collapsible unit, which intrigues me.
I was hoping to get some feedback form shooters that have actually owned a "B" model or have extensive experience with one. I'd like to know about durability, reliability, accuracy, etc.
May keep an eye out for one at the MWCA show in Minneapolis in a few weeks
Pinky Carruthers
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I have had an AR-180B for about ten years now. The only problem I have ever had was when I shot some Wolf and then tried shooting brass cased ammo. That jammed the rifle up pretty good. No other problems.
I bought an adaptor and folding stock from Ace for mine.
The 180B is a fun lightweight rifle, I really like mine.
I bought an adaptor and folding stock from Ace for mine.
The 180B is a fun lightweight rifle, I really like mine.