anyone fired the new ar-180b yet?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - anyone fired the new ar-180b yet?

Posted: 7/26/2002 2:21:40 PM EDT

just wondering if these stack up to the old ar-18s,
what your review is, how you like the polymer lower, any pics, etc.
i'm still waiting for my dealer to get some in........drool.

Posted: 7/26/2002 2:43:44 PM EDT

[#1]

(crickets chirping)

Posted: 7/26/2002 4:15:35 PM EDT

[#2]

one more bump, then it's beddy bye time.

Posted: 7/26/2002 4:35:18 PM EDT

[#3]

q. shoez,
I know LARRYG, Spade and bigyeti have received and fired their AR-180B's. If they miss your post, you might give one of them a 'shot' directly !

There's a review from cruffler.com tacked at the top of the AR-10 & AR-180 Forum.

Posted: 7/26/2002 4:43:27 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
q. shoez,
I know LARRYG, Spade and bigyeti have received and fired their AR-180B's. If they miss your post, you might give one of them a 'shot' directly !

There's a review from cruffler.com tacked at the top of the AR-10 & AR-180 Forum.

And the GI_Brat just got his.

Posted: 7/27/2002 6:11:22 AM EDT

[#5]

I took mine to the Range on Friday 7/26/02. I like the way the gun handled, functioned. I only had 2 FTF, it was the last round in 2 different 20 round mags. Shooting open sights for me is a chore because I am so used to High Powered Optics. Here are the results using Q3131A @ 100 yards. I can't help but think that the fliers are a result of me and not the rifle.

Posted: 7/27/2002 10:07:16 AM EDT

[#6]

Posted: 7/27/2002 10:43:15 AM EDT

[#7]

The more I shoot it, the more I love my 180B.

only weighs 6lbs

uses AR15 mags and trigger group

Lots of storage in the buttstock

just as accurate as my standard ARs

weighs 6 lbs

MORE reliable than AR15s

cleaner gas system then AR15s

take down, field stripping and maintenance are a breeze

weighs 6 lbs

looks and feels like a cheesy toy but when you shoulder and shoot that rifle it feels JUST right.

BTW, IT ONLY WEIGHS SIX POUNDS!!!!

Posted: 7/29/2002 6:34:26 AM EDT

[#8]

i shot about 20rds through LarryGs this past weekend. he's very generous with his toys and is an all around swell guy. it was VERY light, composite lower with a thin profile barrel. i want one BAD!

Posted: 7/29/2002 6:43:01 AM EDT

[#9]

Does the 180B have a rear sight elevation adjustment??/

Posted: 7/29/2002 8:12:32 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
The more I shoot it, the more I love my 180B.

only weighs 6lbs

uses AR15 mags and trigger group

Lots of storage in the buttstock

just as accurate as my standard ARs

weighs 6 lbs

MORE reliable than AR15s

cleaner gas system then AR15s

take down, field stripping and maintenance are a breeze

weighs 6 lbs

looks and feels like a cheesy toy but when you shoulder and shoot that rifle it feels JUST right.

BTW, IT ONLY WEIGHS SIX POUNDS!!!!

What he said!!!

Posted: 7/29/2002 9:45:43 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Does the 180B have a rear sight elevation adjustment??/

No, just a windage adjustment.

Posted: 7/29/2002 2:15:33 PM EDT

[#12]

yeah, but how much does it weigh?

Posted: 7/29/2002 2:52:16 PM EDT

[#13]

How much $

Posted: 7/29/2002 3:06:28 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
How much $

Some where around $650.00.

Posted: 7/29/2002 3:36:45 PM EDT

[#15]

If my AR-180B could cook I'd marry it.

6 lbs is nice too. I enjoy occasionally hiking around the state game lands with a rifle and 6 lbs and a 20 rounder just feels nice.

Open sights are a pain in the ass with my glasses. Too used to scopes.

Posted: 7/29/2002 7:40:36 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
just wondering if these stack up to the old ar-18s,
what your review is, how you like the polymer lower, any pics, etc.
i'm still waiting for my dealer to get some in........drool.

Doesn't really compare to the old AR18, since the AR18 was full auto. However, it compares quite nicely to the original AR180.

The only malfunction I have had turned out to be a magazine problem. I tried another loaded mag and no problem. I tried the same mag again, and oops, FTF. Comes up very nicely, right on target. Easy to draw a bead on the vermin or bad guy.

Posted: 7/29/2002 8:04:54 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Does the 180B have a rear sight elevation adjustment??/

No, just a windage adjustment.

So, I'm guessing that front sight adj. for elevation like std. AR's?

I've been eyeballin' these, I think I may make one my next Non-C&R purchase

anyone know of a source in Colorado???

Posted: 7/29/2002 8:08:36 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
I enjoy occasionally hiking around the state game lands with a rifle

Since when are semiautos legal in PA.?

Posted: 7/29/2002 8:41:19 PM EDT

[#19]

Does anybody know if they come with chrome lined barrels?

Posted: 8/1/2002 7:27:27 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Does anybody know if they come with chrome lined barrels?

Yes the regualr barrel (there are no options) is chrome lined. Armalite has always made nice guns. I hope they will makea Picatinny rail or at least a new model of their cheesy 4x scope from the AR180/AR18. I want one of these too...

Doggonit (The SIGer)

Posted: 8/1/2002 8:45:36 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

I hope they will makea Picatinny rail or at least a new model of their cheesy 4x scope from the AR180/AR18. I want one of these too...

Doggonit (The SIGer)

Patience will be rewarded.

Posted: 8/1/2002 4:35:41 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Does anybody know if they come with chrome lined barrels?

Yes the regualr barrel (there are no options) is chrome lined. Armalite has always made nice guns. I hope they will makea Picatinny rail or at least a new model of their cheesy 4x scope from the AR180/AR18. I want one of these too...

Doggonit (The SIGer)

So solly, that is not true. The standard barrel is chrome moly, not chrome lined. Chrome moly is a little more accurate but requires more upkeep than a chrome lined. I think chrome lined will be an option later.

Posted: 8/1/2002 4:49:18 PM EDT

[#23]

Dos the front sight adjust with a regular AR-15 front sight tool?

Posted: 8/1/2002 5:07:48 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Dos the front sight adjust with a regular AR-15 front sight tool?

yes.

Posted: 8/2/2002 6:27:06 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Since when are semiautos legal in PA.?

Uh, semi-auto's, Class 3, everything, happen to be legal in PA.

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