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The AR-180
compared to the M-16 (AR-15)
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The AR-180 and the AR-15 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-180
Sterling (England) Manufacture
Designed by Armalite USA
40 round Magazine
w/ bayonet lug
Millitary issue bayonet
Detachable Scope mount
Folding Stock
The M-16
(AR-15)
American
Manufacture
Designed by
Stoner
40 round Magazine
Detachable Scope mount
w/ bayonet lug
Millitary issue bayonet
Collapaslbe stock available
Both are about the same length.
Recivers are simmilar size
Both use the same magazine
Both have pistol grips.
The AR-180
Only the new A-180b is an option
for a new stock
Some wooden stocks were made, but
very hard to find
Longer barrel than stock M-16
Rear sight on the back
of the reciver - end of foregrip
Much longer distance
between the front & rear sights
The M-16
The M-16
has about a hundred options for different stocks and
grips.
Very easy to find new parts
Rear sight on the front of the reciver
- Front on end of barrel
Side by side with their scopes attached.
Both mounts are solid to the reciver
Both mount & remove easily, with no tools
The AR-180
Much nicer removable
mount than the M-16
Machined
w/ 8 machine screws holding the scope
Sling
attaches to the pistol grip
The M-16
Scope mount requires the scope
to attach to handle (on this model AR-15)
Mount
is much higher
than the AR-180
M-16s
also have a scope mount attached to the reciver in
place of handle
Sling
typically attaches to rear of the stock
Pictured are original Armalite "waffle-sided."
Like in design to the AR-10 and AR-180 magazines.
Grey. Very scarce. Pre-1963 production
The AR-180
Smaller .223
allows more compact magazines
Fully
loaded magazines are light
Use the same magazine as the AR-15
with different slots
for the magazine catch
The M-16
Use
the same magazine as the AR-180 with different holes
for the magazine catch
The AR-15 with collapasable stock and AR-180
with stock folded
The AR-180
Standard US bayonet,
same as the M-16 uses
Dagger,
single use blade
Not
designed to be sharpened
Solid
on the rifle
but
folding stock is an issue when thrusting with two
hands
Canvas
- Metal - Fiberglass sheath
Snap
The M-16
See
above
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