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The
AR-180 compared to the AR-180b
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The
AR-180 and the AR-180b are built in different ways.
But which gun is better?
The
following pictures will help illustrate the differences
and similarities of these two rifles.
The
AR-180b
American
Manufacture
Designed
by Armalite USA
40
round Magazine
Detachable
Scope mount
No
bayonet lug
No
Muzzle Break
No
folding stock available
The
AR-180
Sterling
(England) Manufacture (this one is at least)
Designed
by Armalite USA
40
round Magazine
w/
bayonet lug
Millitary
issue bayonet
Detachable
Scope mount
Folding
Stock
AR-180b on top AR-180 bottom
AR-180b
on top AR-180 bottom
Both are about the same length. Recivers are simmilar
size. Both have pistol grips.
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The
AR-180
Some
wooden stocks were made, but very hard to find
Rear
sight on the back of the reciver - end of foregrip
Much
longer distance between the front & rear
sights
The
AR-180b
The
AR-180b has only a fixed stock option
Uses
AR-15 magazines
AR-180 Right side Receiver
AR-180b Right side Receiver
AR-180 magazine well
AR-180b magazine well
Left side of the receiver
AR-180 at top, AR-180b below
Right
side of the receiver
AR-180b at top, AR-180 below
Charging handle on the AR-180b
(top) is shorter and straight. The AR-180 has
a longer handle that is bent at an upward angle
Top of receiver showing the AR-18
style bayonet mount. Also note the change in shape
of the charging handle.
AR-180b at top, AR-180 below
Stock on the AR-180b (on top) does
not fold, the stock on the classic AR-180 (below)
folds to the left side of the receiver
The fixed stock on the AR-180b
(on top) are hollow and can be accessed with a
door on the butt. Folding stock on the AR-180
is more narrow with no opening
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The
AR-180
Same
removable mount as the AR-180b
Metal
Receiver
Abidextrous
Safety
The
AR-180b
Polymer
receiver
Forged
Trigger
AR-15
style Magazine release
AR-180 Gas Tube & Lower Front Stock
AR-180b Gas Tube & Lower Front
Stock
Front stock upper handguards AR-180b on top and
AR-180 with metal heat sheild below
The
AR-180
Almost
the same here
The
AR-180b
Use
the same gas system as the AR-180
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Front Sight Posts & Muzzle
Breaks on both
AR-180b on top and AR-180 below
Looking down the muzzles of both
guns
AR-180 on left, AR-180b on right
Looking at the front sight posts
AR-180b at left, AR-180 on right
Folding
stock is an issue when thrusting bayonet / rifle
with two hands
The
AR-180b
No
bayonet mount
No
grenade launcher attachment nub
No
AR-180 muzle break
Recoil Spring guides and reciver cover catch.
Springs & Guide Rods are identical
AR-180b on the left, AR-180 on the right
AR-180b bolt and charging handle on top,
AR-180 bolt & Handle below
Upper receiver open on AR-180
Upper receiver open on AR-180b
AR-180b lower receiver
AR-180 lower receiver
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The
AR-180
All
folded metal construction
Unique
Magazine catch
The
AR-180b
AR-15
style magazine well
AR-
15 style trigger group
Polymer
construction nessitates thicker receiver walls
The two rifles field stripped with bolt
and recoil springs removed.
AR-180b above, AR-180 below
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