Comments on: AR-180B bolt hold open device

By: Dallas

Dallas — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:22:06 +0000

I recently purchased a Sterling 180. I’d like to get a hold open assembly.

Thanks,
Dallas

By: Lionel Tatro

Lionel Tatro — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 21:44:52 +0000

I would like to be on the list for an original AR 180 bolt hold open assembly! My Sterling came without one

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:44:20 +0000

Glade to see you drop by and say hello. I have not started even thinking about a bolt hold open for stanag magazines.

By: RegT

RegT — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 20:47:00 +0000

Chuck,

Sorry, forgot to add I have a Sterling, if that makes any difference.

Reg

By: RegT

RegT — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 20:45:01 +0000

I would also purchase a bolt hold-open part that will work on stanag mags. I only located your site today, 01/02/2016.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 14:56:26 +0000

Chuck, I am interested in replacement bolt hold open part for the original AR-180. I would be want at least 5 and depending on price perhaps as many as 10. I also would be interested in the same part to fit an unmolested standard AR-15 magazine, in the same quantities. If you R and D these parts and you are ready to make a run of them, I will be happy to prepay for them. Please keep my contact information so as to let me know when they are available.

By: Travis

Travis — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 15:23:23 +0000

I’d also would love a true bolt hold open for STANAG mags. I just got a Costa Mesa AR-180 and am struggling to get magazines modified properly and would love to use my PMAGS & others. If you do decide to make a run of them I would grab one in a heartbeat.

By: Eric X Equis

Eric X Equis — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:12:18 +0000

Thanks! Keep us posted on the progress and if you plan on doing prepay orders.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:21:40 +0000

Eric I will look into a bolt hold open for the AR-180 that will work with a STANAG magazine.

By: Eric X Equis

Eric X Equis — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 05:50:45 +0000

Hey Chuck, I kinda took a private poll with some fellow AR-180 (and one real AR-18) owning buds plus some input from over at the Bower’s boards and they ALL said they would buy a bolt catch that allowed unmolested STANAG followers.
I’ve always considered this to be the one Achilles heel of the AR-18/180 platform… you can cut a simple slit in the mag body and the mag will still fit in an M4/M16/AR15 or other STANAG rifle but once you mod the follower to work in an AR18/180, you’re pretty much limited to that weapons platform (unless you reinstall a STANAG follower). Right now I have 5 mags specifically for my Sterling with another 8 or 10 “slitted” but running STANAG followers. They work but lock up with 1-round remaining in the mag. More an inconvenience but I’d rather feel that odd recoil and look to see an empty mag instead of that last hesitant cartridge hanging in there.
If you DID make a bolt catch for the Costa/Sterling/Howa to use unmolested STANAG followers, I will be the first to prepay! Seriously. And I’m sure everyone with an original AR18/180 would do the same. Having interchangeable (well, with a slit in the side) mags with other STANAG rifles would eliminate the one gripe all us Armalite owners have on our rifles.
If you DO decide to make this part, PLEASE keep me posted (ericx777@msn.com) and if need be, I’ll prepay for this much desired and arguably needed part.
BTW, know of anyone working in polymers? I have a revolutionary idea that will make a LOT of $$$ in the home defense and poor man’s tactical market. All I need is someone who can take my ideas and put em on a blueprint or program for a 3D printer!
Think of a PEQ-15 for under $200! You game?
~Eric