Kodiak Defence WK180C Gen2 5.56mm 18.7" Non-Restricted

p.Rundle said:
Can we get a list of upgrades from the Gen 1?
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Big Changes:
• a non-reciprocating cocking handle;
• a 15" handguard;
• a standard AR-15 selector and trigger mechanism pins;
• a more contoured lower receiver that allows beavertail pistol grips to be installed;
• captive take down pins; (Standard AR-15)
• an improved gas system; and
• a bolt catch lever that comes standard.

There is nothing significantly different about the operation other than the non-reciprocating cocking handle. The non-reciprocating cocking handle means that the rifle no longer has a cocking handle slot on the right hand side of the rifle. There is also no longer a separate buttstock adaptor; the threads are machined into the lower receiver.

Important point: The WK180C and WK180C Gen 2 are cross-compatible (i.e., the upper of one can be put on the lower of the other) with one exception: the rear take down pin on the WK180C Gen 2 will not be able to be closed with the WK180C upper installed.

User Manual:
https://kodiakdefence.com/documents/
 
Just noticed that True North arms is not on the list of dealers getting the first batch of wk-180 gen2s within next few days, it really ticks me off since placing an order on Feb 4th and now possibly not being able to get till June, it just shows that pre orders dont work at all in favor of the consumer, i would have NEVER placed an order knowing that!
 
Syxtus said:
Just noticed that True North arms is not on the list of dealers getting the first batch of wk-180 gen2s within next few days, it really ticks me off since placing an order on Feb 4th and now possibly not being able to get till June, it just shows that pre orders dont work at all in favor of the consumer, i would have NEVER placed an order knowing that!
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Until June? Why release the news before 2 months when it actually came.
 
They posted an announcement on 28 March, saying wk 180c gen2 will be available at dealers within 7 to 10 days. And today is 12 April.
 
So wouldn't that make it non-compatible?

Important point: The WK180C and WK180C Gen 2 are cross-compatible (i.e., the upper of one can be put on the lower of the other) with one exception: the rear take down pin on the WK180C Gen 2 will not be able to be closed with the WK180C upper installed.

User Manual:
https://kodiakdefence.com/documents/[/QUOTE]
 
One important additional change is an orientation retaining clip was added to the gas block. It should keep the gas block in alignment, even if the retaining screws loosen. An out alignment gas block on the prior model could cause the single piece op rod piston to eventually snap as it was torsioned further out of proper alignment, so this is an important fix if it works properly.

Is the gas block clip compatible with the Gen 1 gas block?
 
I read through the manual. Noticed something interesting on page 20. Says dry firing this gun will cause damage. How does one decock then? I'm not a fan of leaving my firearms cocked. That said, I'm still gonna buy one. Waiting patiently... I see the scalping has begun on the EE.
 
North_Sylva said:
Big Changes:
• a non-reciprocating cocking handle;
• a 15" handguard;
• a standard AR-15 selector and trigger mechanism pins;
• a more contoured lower receiver that allows beavertail pistol grips to be installed;
• captive take down pins; (Standard AR-15)
• an improved gas system; and
• a bolt catch lever that comes standard.

There is nothing significantly different about the operation other than the non-reciprocating cocking handle. The non-reciprocating cocking handle means that the rifle no longer has a cocking handle slot on the right hand side of the rifle. There is also no longer a separate buttstock adaptor; the threads are machined into the lower receiver.

Important point: The WK180C and WK180C Gen 2 are cross-compatible (i.e., the upper of one can be put on the lower of the other) with one exception: the rear take down pin on the WK180C Gen 2 will not be able to be closed with the WK180C upper installed.

User Manual:
https://kodiakdefence.com/documents/
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Thank you for the list. Any update on when nitrided barrels will be included? Wolverine said it was on the list of things they wanted added in the future.
 
Tvw said:
I am thinking the same thing. These are listed at $1499 wherever I can see them. Where is the rifle available at the MAP pricing of $1379?
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MAP is minimum advertised price and not MSRP. The distributor sets the MAP so that dealers don't outcompete each other to the floor with pricing. For instance if MSRP is $1499, dealers could run a sale but not below the MAP price.
You're not gonna see an MAP price on a new, high demand item
 
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