I have had my rifle out to the range on two occasions and have shot about 300 rounds through the gun to date. Here are some of my personal observations regarding the above issues:
1. My rifle came with a 556 chamber. No issues chambering any type of ammo including the Independence ammo that was giving the 223 wylde chamber problems. (Looks like this is resolved)
2. I used PMags, Hera, C Products Defense 5/30, RRA Lar-15 pistol mags (10 rounders), and a IWI 5/30 Tavor Mag without any issues at all. I had only two FTF which were early in testing and were caused by me following the charging handle while closing. (Looks like this is resolved)
3. After 300 rounds, there is no indication that the charging handle is impacting the inside of the receiver. (Looks like this is a non-issue or just a problem with select rifles)
4. Still touches the hand guard. So no free float here. Gun is pretty accurate, so it doesn't seem to affect it much. (Still an issue).
5. The mount tightening knob on my aimpoint Pro was touching the receiver. Did the same thing on my Ruger PC9 as well. I could have modified it with another washer as suggested but I did the next best thing, I sold it and picked up an aimpoint H2 with aimpoint quick release base - no issues with this base at all. I installed Fab Defense MBus type plastic sights instead of the magpul Mbus variety and they cleared and worked without issue. One point I did notice was that the rear sight had to be moved substantially to the right when zeroed. If the rail, barrel and receiver were in true alignment this could be dead centre. (Still an issue - no a true 1913 pic rail some mounts and sights will give you issues).
6. Was going to order a Magpul MOE K with the improved grip angle to resolved this issue. Instead I just used a dremel and custom fitted Magpul MIAD Grip retaining some of the backstrap. Very comfortable but did nothing to address the grip angle.
7. (New One) There is noticeable loose fit between the upper and lower received. More up down than right left. Not really an issue as far as accuracy goes but they (the manufacturer) made it a point on their youtube video that they had resolved the chronic AR15 rattle by installing a lug in the upper receiver that keyed into the lower to reduce the shake. My former AR15 didn't have this much wobble. Again not a deal breaker and could be resolved with a shim or piece of tape. Didn't affect accuracy.
Bottom Line: It's not restricted. Shoots nice. Fit and finish is very good. Nose heavy but what do you expect with an 18.6" barrel. Action does not get as dirty as an AR. All in all, I am pretty impressed. Not as pretty as an AR but then again I wouldn't win any beauty awards either.
If the AR 15 was non-restricted, I wouldn't buy a WK180C. Unfortunately, it is and this is the most cost effective next best thing.
I did not take pictures unfortunatey sir.
Just flip the sights upside down and visualise where the lowest point on the bottom of those spring levers would contact the receiver.
Get a bastard file, lock the sights upside down in a vice and just slowly pass it across them at the same time keeping it flat until you see you've removed some material and then slide it back on and test it.
Remove just enough to allow them to drop and let the sights flip up.
Go slow the plastic shaves away fast.
Guns only have two natural enemies; politicians and rust.
Shot another 100 plus rounds through her today but gun went into single action and had to be manually charged to extract and rechamber another round.
Tried cleaning the gas piston system at the range to no avail. When I got home, I discovered that the gas block had moved 1/2" forward obstructing the gas hole coming from the barrel. seems the gas block retaining screw had worked its way loose.
I have read several accounts of others experiencing this problem. I notified Kodiak regarding this assembly or design issue. Check your gas block retainer screw after shooting.
At this point I think a gas block redesign is probably in order. It touches the top of the hand grip and it's a pain in the butt to get disassembled.
They should copy the M+M M10x DMR system. I would pay for the upgrade.
Still loving it but the glow is wearing off. If only AR15's were non-restricted........well I can dream.
This has long since gone off topic from its original post.
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