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Interesting AR180 Auction; Gunbroker

Looks like a modified ban state Sterling AR180 is for sale on Gunbroker.com.

https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/849545923

This might be of interest to those of you in ban states but don’t overlook it for those who don’t. It can be rescued!

It appears to have had the folding stock “Fixed” in place and the retention stud removed. The stock is also at a strange angle. The lower could be replaced (I know a guy who has a stripped Sterling lower 😉 and the only hang up would be if the latch plate on the butt stock is missing.

I will probably throw up a bid just to strip it for parts. Of course if I win I will probably try and fix it up as I am a sucker for strays that need a good home.

If you end up with it let me know if you need any parts, I can help with that.

This is the way.

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Fusion Lowers are Almost Here!

The Fusion lowers are getting close.

These will be the 80% version that will be available through my website. When they arrive I will be testing different jigs to get an idea which ones will work. I can say with confidence that those versions that surround the entire lower and are designed for forged lower will not work without mods.

The magwell area will interfere. Those jigs that attach to the rear of the lower should work.

As well as those popular router jigs.

For those that are looking for a 100% solution I am proud to announce that Nodak Spud has licensed my design and will be producing what they call the NDS-1815. This is the first prototype and the first run should be fully machined and off to anodizing by the end of October. I’m very excited to see this come to fruition.

NDS-1815
NDS-1815

It’s been a long road bringing these to market but I’m sure you will be as happy with these as I am.

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Costa Mesa AR-180’s; Now C & R!

Well at least a few of them. According to the accepted timeline (Click Here) the first 12 AR-180 rifles were made in July 1969. 50 years ago this month.

As time marches on more and more will become Curio & Relics. Time to get your C & R FFL so we can start selling and trading these among each other. Best part, they can be mailed directly to your house!

The real question is, how do we get those who are selling them to agree they now fall under the C & R classification and it would be perfectly legal to ship them to me?

One thing is for sure, in 3 years all Costa Mesa AR-180’s will qualify for C & R status.

I welcome you comments on this. What do you think?