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Armalite Running Behind but worth it.

NOTPARSNOTPARS Member Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 2002 in Ask the Experts
I just talked with a representative at Armalite and they are running behind on production of the AR-15's. This is partly the result of a huge increase in demand not only from the public since 9/11/01, but from police agencies around the nation. They also have problems with parts that are supplied by outsider vendors/manufacturers. Now, some might ask who needs the aggravation? I understand. Last year, I ordered an Aramalite AR10-A2. I was under the impression I might get it in 2 to 4 weeks. It ended up taking four months! At first I was angry and let them know. They did all they could to accomadate me and put up with my peskiness over "When am I getting my rifle!" I was ready to cancel my order when a poster on this forum suggested I hang in there because it would be worth it. I wish I could remember who it was. Well, I took his advice, was patient and received my AR10-A2 on 1 June 2001. Right out of the box, this .308 with carrying handle and no scope, was shooting tight and tiny groups at 60 meters. I am a ham and egger, I have never competed, and consider myself an average shot at best. But man oh man, this rifle, not a target model, was laying rounds on top of each other! I could only imagine what it would do at 100 yards, if I could see that far... Anyway, I love the rifle, would never trade it, and in the end, it was worth it. It all depends on how bad you want one, and whether or not you would be willing to settle for less. My next rifle will probably be an Armalite in .223 caliber. Also, you can obtain 20 round magazines for the Armalite. The wait is about 2-3 months, they cost $85, work flawlessly unlike some other brands I won't mention, and if you look at prices for Springfield mags, this is not a bad deal. Finally, I don't represent Armalite and don't even know anyone connected with them. I am simply a happy customer who came close to bailing out when a poster on this forum talked me into having patience and am I ever glad I listened.
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  • tidemantideman Member Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Notpars, Am I ever happy to see your thread. I'm on the waiting list for an AR 180B and I was starting to get a little itchy about the delays involved. Now, maybe, I can rest assured the wait will be worth it. I was told by Armalite the delivery date on mine would not be until some time around the end of winter. Sooooo.....I guess I'll just "dig in" and dream of poppin' off thousands of .223 at the range. Thanks for the post.Tideman
    "Don't shoot to stop 'em, Shoot to Destroy 'em!"
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  • O'ReillyO'Reilly Member Posts: 36 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am not sure if these guys work for Armalite or not? Since when do the AR-15's shoot .308 caliber! Something is weird with this! The one guy goes from .308 to .223 and unless I am totally off base I only know of the AR-10 calibered for the .308. If I am wrong please let me know.
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  • tidemantideman Member Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    O'Reilly, I was refering to the newest upgrade of the AR 18 being mfg. by Armalite. It's the AR 180B. It's mfg. for .223 and is now in limited quantities to the public. The AR -10B...308 AR-30M....338 Lapua AR-10T....243 AR-15A4(T).223 AR-50......50BMGAs you can see, there's more to the AR family than you knew existed. Oh yea.I don't know any of the people that work there.Tidemanp.s.
    "Don't shoot to stop 'em, Shoot to Destroy 'em!"
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  • NOTPARSNOTPARS Member Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For O'Reilly, No, I don't work for Armalite. In fact, after waiting 3 months for Armalite last year, not knowing I had a month to go, I was pretty angry. I e-mailed them bugging them about the delay and even came close to canceling my order. But, another poster talked me into waiting. When all was said and done, it was worth it. My only complaint was that they, or the dealer, had not been more up front about how long it was going to take. But, man oh man does this rifle shoot! The AR10's are .308's and I have the AR10-A2 which is the standard rifle with the carrying handle. Many prefer the flat-tope because of the variety of scopes which can be attached versus the carrying handle. And, these rifles are designed so that, and its not cheap, you can upgrade at any time. For example, I can change to the stainless barrel and match trigger any time I want. If I wanted to shoot the .243, I can change the upper receiver and shoot that round through the same rifle! The AR-15's are the .223's. 'M' designations are for the military version which obviously features the selective fire mode which the civilian models do not. I too am on the list for the 180B, should be a fine rifle and you might find them in the $500 to $550 range with the right store/FFL connections. Good luck and hang in there. It was worth it!
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