Videos tagged with ArmaLite AR-180

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the ArmaLite AR-180's practical accuracy, extending to 500 yards. The review highlights the rifle's surprising performance despite its utilitarian construction and simple iron sights. It delves into the historical context of Eugene Stoner's design, its association with the IRA, and its influence on modern firearms. The assessment is delivered with high authority, characteristic of the 9-Hole Reviews channel's data-driven approach.

This entry details the Armalite AR-18 and AR-180, focusing on their design principles and historical context. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, and stamped steel receiver as key features. The AR-18 platform, though not a commercial success, significantly influenced subsequent modern rifle designs like the SA80, AUG, and G36.

This YouTube video features a shooting session with an Armalite AR-180. The creator shares their experience handling and firing a friend's AR-180 rifle. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon page, suggesting a focus on firearms content and community building.

This review from nutnfancy delves into the ArmaLite AR-180, a rifle designed by Eugene Stoner as a cost-effective alternative to the M16. While acknowledging its historical significance and unique short-stroke gas piston system, the assessment is critical of its modern utility. The reviewer, an experienced collector and firearm expert, finds its performance lacking compared to contemporary platforms, ultimately deeming it a collector's piece rather than a practical firearm for modern use.

This video provides an expert-level look at the ArmaLite AR-180, focusing on its often-overlooked legacy stemming from its innovative short-stroke gas piston system. Despite its commercial failure and crude appearance, the AR-180's design principles, particularly its gas system, significantly influenced modern firearms like the British SA80/L85. The analysis highlights its historical importance and reliability.

This TFBTV video critically examines five firearms often considered overrated: the Mosin Nagant, Gewehr 43, Armalite AR-180, IWI Tavor, and Thompson M1A1. The analysis, presented with high authority and detailed mechanical knowledge, highlights significant flaws in accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, and design, challenging popular narratives and fanboy opinions. It provides historical context and practical insights into why these firearms may not live up to their reputations.

This video from TFB TV, featuring Alex C, analyzes five AR-15/M16 alternatives that failed commercially, not due to bans, but lack of market traction. Alex C, demonstrating high authority and expertise in firearm mechanisms and historical designs, breaks down the Armalite AR-180, Bushmaster ACR, Gwinn Bushmaster, Benelli MR1, and FN FS2000, explaining their design philosophies and reasons for commercial shortcomings.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Armalite AR-180, emphasizing its unique stamped metal construction and short-stroke gas piston system, distinct from the AR-15's direct impingement. It covers disassembly, component identification, and reassembly, offering insights into the rifle's historical context and manufacturing variations. The video highlights the rifle's design evolution and its role as a cost-effective alternative to the AR-15.

This entry analyzes five rifles that, despite decent designs, failed commercially. TFB TV's Alex C. and Patrick discuss the Bushmaster M17S's poor ergonomics, the Armalite AR-180's competitive pricing issue, the Bushmaster ACR's MSRP and unmet promises, the Benelli MR1's user interface flaws, and the Egyptian Rashid's dangerous gas tube design. The analysis highlights how design flaws and market missteps can doom even promising firearms.