Finally got an AR-180b! My first "Black" Rifle!

Probably the US market dictates whether the 180b is profitable or not, and there is too much competition and not really a unique niche for it there, unlike Canada.
 
Grizzlypeg said:
Probably the US market dictates whether the 180b is profitable or not, and there is too much competition and not really a unique niche for it there, unlike Canada.
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Also very true, and a damn shame :(

Who knows though, if they actually do improve upon it enough it could once again compete in the U.S. as "the poor mans AR-15" as it originally was lol

You can find all sorts of references to it on US blog sites as such.
 
Travis Bickle said:
I put up a WTB add on the EE here on CGN.

A great guy down in Kingston answered it.

I got it for much less than most people are trying to hock an $800 gun for lol.

I have the original scope mount as well but I'm an irons guy so I think I'll just store that part for now.
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cool! thanks! :)
 
I still regret selling mine.
I found a brand new one which was of the last ones brought into Canada and in a moment of weakness sold it last year.
Lucky for me I told my buddy that I sold it to that he wasn't allowed to sell it to anyone but me so one day I might get it back.
Have fun with your new toy, mine just got better and better the more I shot it. The trigger got nicer and the action smoother with every trip out.
 
cr5 said:
I still regret selling mine.
I found a brand new one which was of the last ones brought into Canada and in a moment of weakness sold it last year.
Lucky for me I told my buddy that I sold it to that he wasn't allowed to sell it to anyone but me so one day I might get it back.
Have fun with your new toy, mine just got better and better the more I shot it. The trigger got nicer and the action smoother with every trip out.
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The guy I picked it up off actually installed a single stage trigger (Timney?)
The pull is around 2-3 lbs! :eek:
It's so light and smooth its unbelievable.
I have the original trigger set but methinks I'll keep her the way she is lol

I just worry that I'll shoot the barrel out on her eventually and then due to 0 parts availability, I'll just have a really cool efficient stick :(
 
I wouldn't worry too much about a cracked lower receiver, there's a lot of talk, but take it from someone who knows (and researchs! (google)) I have never heard of or seen such a problem other than speculation (correct me if I'm wrong with VALID information). And as far as shooting out the barrel, I know of a place (close to home ; ) that is machining a new Johnson M1941 barrel form me as we speak, so regardless of compatibility, where there's a will there's a way. Further more, if you shoot out the barrel, my hat is off to you sir! For you have accomplished a rare feat!
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome the exclusive "180b" club!
 
tiriaq said:
I would worry more about a cracked lower receiver in the area of the pivot.
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Bah!

It states in the manual about 15 times that I counted:

Do not let the upper slam forward on the pivot pin!!!

There is no way that thing is going to break as long as I'm not an idiot and let the whole upper slam forward as hard as I can when I strip the rifle.

I wouldn't take my chances doing it with an aluminum AR-15 lower either. If it breaks it will be from my own stupidity not because of shoddy manufacturing or design.
 
POMLT3-08 said:
I wouldn't worry too much about a cracked lower receiver, there's a lot of talk, but take it from someone who knows (and researchs! (google)) I have never heard of or seen such a problem other than speculation (correct me if I'm wrong with VALID information). And as far as shooting out the barrel, I know of a place (close to home ; ) that is machining a new Johnson M1941 barrel form me as we speak, so regardless of compatibility, where there's a will there's a way. Further more, if you shoot out the barrel, my hat is off to you sir! For you have accomplished a rare feat!
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome the exclusive "180b" club!
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You're right Sir.

Hell, I guess if I shoot the barrel out on any of my rifles, I'm going to consider it an honour and have the barrel mounted :rockOn:
 
Travis Bickle said:
Bah!

It states in the manual about 15 times that I counted:

Do not let the upper slam forward on the pivot pin!!!

There is no way that thing is going to break as long as I'm not an idiot and let the whole upper slam forward as hard as I can when I strip the rifle.

I wouldn't take my chances doing it with an aluminum AR-15 lower either. If it breaks it will be from my own stupidity not because of shoddy manufacturing or design.
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You're absolutely right. There is always a possibility, and the lower recieved pivot pin area is easily a weak point, but I think you'd have to be pretty deliberate or careless to have any problems. But having said that, you could have any number of problems with any number of firearms, the forums are full of them. Just remember, whatever happens, your #### WILL NOT fall off lol.
 
POMLT3-08 said:
I wouldn't worry too much about a cracked lower receiver, there's a lot of talk, but take it from someone who knows (and researchs! (google)) I have never heard of or seen such a problem other than speculation (correct me if I'm wrong with VALID information). And as far as shooting out the barrel, I know of a place (close to home ; ) that is machining a new Johnson M1941 barrel form me as we speak, so regardless of compatibility, where there's a will there's a way. Further more, if you shoot out the barrel, my hat is off to you sir! For you have accomplished a rare feat!
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome the exclusive "180b" club!
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Really ?
First NIB AR180B ships from Wolverine , fired aprox 250 rnds stops working , cracked receiver
Sent back & Wolverine sends second NIB AR180B, fired aprox 350 rnds stops working,
cracked receiver
Sent back & Wolverine sends third NIB AR180B, fired aprox 500 rnds . Check receiver , no sign of crack gun still functions . Put gun away & haven't shot it in 5 yrs
 
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