Type Semi-automatic Rifle Manufacturer Vulcan Group Inc. Produced 1991-Present | Place of origin United States Unit cost $889 | |
Weight 6.8 lb (3,100 g) empty, w/ magazine | ||
The Vulcan V18 is a semi-automatic rifle based on the ArmaLite AR-180, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. It was built extremely poorly using a modified carbon fiber AR-15 lower receiver coupled with a modified AR-180 upper receiver formed from heat treated SAE 4130 steel. Standard features of the rifle include an A2-style flash hider, 20” chrome lined barrel with a 1-7” twist, FAL-style hand guard, and polymer side-folding stock. Additionally, it utilizes STANAG magazines.
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