Firearms News (Formerly Shotgun News) is releasing their second Retro Edition on July 3rd.
I thought y’all might like to see the cover.
I didn’t contribute but they did mention my web site. Make sure you pick it up when it hits the store shelves.
AR180S Pistol Grip Prototype
Been wanting a better pistol grip to use on my Nodak NDS-18S lowers pretty much since they came out.
I used an ArmaLite grip but only bought a couple before they stopped selling them. (Sound familiar?) It also didn’t have the right shape.
Since I have been working with Fusion 360 I have been thinking of all kinds of things to design. Why not a better looking pistol grip.
I’ve still got a few kinks to iron out then I can make a more detailed print. I’m confident it would be a functional part when I am done and will certainly put it through it’s paces. It is very comfortable in the hand.
I’m diggin’ it. Anyone else?
What’s Up at AR180S.com
I’ll just leave this here.
What’s Happening at AR180S.com
Work has been keeping me busy and when I am home I like to relax and get out in the shop. I have been building several different weapons besides those related to the AR180 but I hope you are still interested.
Some time back I got a flat and weldments for my Cetme LC from HMG
I also got the bending jig and the build went pretty smooth considering I’m still using a cheap flux core wire feed welder from Harbor Freight.
Got it to the range a couple weeks back and it ran great. Time to give this ghost gun some paint.
The AR-180S is done after 3 years of gathering parts and building and rebuilding. Runs like a top.
I am currently in an UZI kick. I picked up a Micro kit and I am in the middle of building this as a pistol. I plan to make a folding brace using a Tailhook on the original hinge.
Still a work in progress and more welding and grinding before I’m happy enough to try and shoot it. The wire feed wasn’t working too well for the fill in so I broke out the gas torch with my smallest tip #0. I think I need a smaller one.
I really need to get a TIG but every time I get close enough to having the money together a great deal comes along on a gun or parts. The struggle is real.
Latest acquisition.
New in Wrapper Sterling 20 round mags. I think I have more than I need so I will be willing to share.
I also discovered Zib-Militaria.de
They are the place the AR-18 parts kits are being sourced from. 499 Euros Click Here
They also have some awesome parts for sale. Just click around and drool.
Now I need a friend in Europe who would ship them to the states. Anyone got a cousin over there? I would make it worth their while.
Backing Out of the Upcoming AR-18S Auction
Just wanted to thank all those that contacted me with well wishes and to buy a few things but I am announcing that I no longer plan to go after this gun. I have learned a lot about this gun including the fact that it is somewhat famous and several people with deep pockets will be pursuing it.
I want to let my readers know first so that they may put their hat in the ring if they so wish.
Here is what I know about the gun in question.
It was sold from Armalite in 1985 as an “S” model and was either a mule or part of the companies collection.
It was became somewhat famous when it appeared in the Small Arms Review article “The Lost Armalites”
The black and white photos make it hard to tell if the upper on the gun is the same as when it was sold in 1998 but I think it is. Is the upper the same as when it was sold in 1985 is the real question. One can never be sure.
While this gun surely belongs in my reference collection I can not justify the expense at this time and I intend to pursue a “Normal” AR-18 as my first machine gun.