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I just got around to exploring this rifle via some pretty obscure links on the web. Everything is 'will be shipping' and 'supposed to be X Y and Z.' I have yet to encounter any actual reviews.
I have seen all the promo pics, etc.
So,
1) Are they shpping? (aramlite site said shipping in Apr 2001)
2) If you have one, what do you think?
3) Do they really go for under 600?
Thanks all,
Zaz
PS this is my obligitory non-controversial non anti-government-Lefty-Socialist-Commie-not so SWAT post for the week [:)]
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Obscure links????? [url]www.armalite.com[/url], click on AR180B on home page. Doesn't sound obscure to me. No actual reviews cause they aren't out there yet. If they are anything like the originals, they will be great. Given the quality of the original ArmaLite that has been carried on by the current ArmaLite, I have no qualms or doubts. I was one of the first to order back in January, I wish they would come, but they will be here when they get here. I will wait patiently and not get upset. I am sure they would rather be shipping, but they must have reasons for not shipping yet. Believe me, they aren't making any money by not shipping. This is the same thing that happened with the AR50, everybody got impatient and raised hell, but when the AR50 got here, it was well worth it. I would rather they take the time and debug the rifle instead of having us do it. As for your questions:
1. NO. When did they say April?
2. Don't have one yet, but see above about originals.
3.Yes, unless the dealer tries to rob you. They will probably be less than the MSRP of $590.
po89mm, which version is the original your are looking at: Sterling, Costa Mesa, or Howa? If Sterling, he is just a little high, if Howa or Costa Mesa, go for it. You definitely got to have an original to go with the 180B.
Oh, by the way zaz, have you ordered one? If not, it doesn't matter when they start shipping. Even if you ordered now, it would probably be oct/nov before you get it.