Sterling AR180?

Dookiebutt · 06-02-2008, 06:03 PM

I know it's not a true AR type rifle but I thought I would ask here. Do any of you have any experience with this weapon? A guy I know has one that he has been hinting about selling to me. He's wasking $800 for the rifle, case and six or eight magazines. Is this a fair deal?

I look forward to anything you can tell me about this weapon.

Pred · 06-02-2008, 09:12 PM

I'd say yes. Most AR-18's are selling for that or more.

sell33 · 06-02-2008, 09:33 PM

Hmm i am trying to remember the difference...don't these have a gas cylinder or something different? Pred i bet you would know.

Most on Gunbroker are quite a bit higher than that price

Dookiebutt · 06-03-2008, 06:11 AM

I did check Gunbroker. I don't recall actually any selling for those prices.

Big Dog · 06-03-2008, 05:49 PM

The AR-18/AR-180 uses a totally different gas and bolt system, with a large rectangular bolt&carrier riding on two stainless rails, lots of room either side for gunk to fall away, and a tappet-type 'self-cleaning gas system' that minimises crud and cleaning. A good design, basically. My Bushmaster M17S Bullpup uses the nearly identical gas&bolt system. I love it - it's far more reliable in a dirty environment than the closer-tolerance AR-15 system. Not more accurate, but less prone to jamming from dirt and powder residue.
The AR-180 is a much simpler design that was intended to be produced by less developed nations. It was passed over and the AR-15 chosen for purely political reasons. Thanks, Mr. Mcnamarra!

06-02-2008, 06:03 PM	#1
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,157	Sterling AR180? I know it's not a true AR type rifle but I thought I would ask here. Do any of you have any experience with this weapon? A guy I know has one that he has been hinting about selling to me. He's wasking $800 for the rifle, case and six or eight magazines. Is this a fair deal? I look forward to anything you can tell me about this weapon.

06-03-2008, 05:49 PM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,208	The AR-18/AR-180 uses a totally different gas and bolt system, with a large rectangular bolt&carrier riding on two stainless rails, lots of room either side for gunk to fall away, and a tappet-type 'self-cleaning gas system' that minimises crud and cleaning. A good design, basically. My Bushmaster M17S Bullpup uses the nearly identical gas&bolt system. I love it - it's far more reliable in a dirty environment than the closer-tolerance AR-15 system. Not more accurate, but less prone to jamming from dirt and powder residue. The AR-180 is a much simpler design that was intended to be produced by less developed nations. It was passed over and the AR-15 chosen for purely political reasons. Thanks, Mr. Mcnamarra! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

06-02-2008, 09:12 PM	#2
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	I'd say yes. Most AR-18's are selling for that or more.

06-02-2008, 09:33 PM	#3
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,177	Hmm i am trying to remember the difference...don't these have a gas cylinder or something different? Pred i bet you would know. Most on Gunbroker are quite a bit higher than that price

06-03-2008, 06:11 AM	#4
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,157	I did check Gunbroker. I don't recall actually any selling for those prices.