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To: C19fan
...what off the shelf rifle/carbine would you replace it with?

The AR180. It was meant as an improvement to address the shortcomings of the M16. Similar in some respects but much cheaper to make It does away with direct gas impingement, has a bolt handle located on the bolt and the recoil spring is not housed in a receiver extension, allowing for a more compact folding stock. The AR180 really is like a combination of the best of the M16/M4 and the AK47. I'm sure many will disagree.
26 posted on 12/30/2014 6:40:01 AM PST by 762X51
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To: 762X51

I’m not familiar with the AR180. Based on your description, though, it sounds pretty capable.

Will you post a photo and/or a good link to get accurate information on it?


32 posted on 12/30/2014 7:00:33 AM PST by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.)
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To: 762X51

I`ve heard the same concerning Stoner`s direct impingement system. The newer gas piston system does away with those issues, others I`m not familiar with.


39 posted on 12/30/2014 7:52:30 AM PST by nomad
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To: 762X51

BTW, how much is one in 5.56/.223?


40 posted on 12/30/2014 7:55:12 AM PST by nomad
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To: 762X51

Without GI and and a piston attached directly to the barrel you have removed the greatest advantage of the AR platform.


61 posted on 12/30/2014 12:31:15 PM PST by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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