Singapore’s SAR-80, Sterling Assault Rifle

[JoshIronshaft]

I*m a sucker for these *exotic* 5.56 military rifles. This one is a sort of AR-180 clone made in England for the Singapore military.

Parts kit arrived today from RTG parts. Lot of dried cosmoline. Under that appears to be an unfired rifle. No wear on the bolt face or fire control parts.



Until recently you had to re-weld the original upper receiver or fab a new one, and re-profile an AR15 barrel or find an original take off.

The same company that made the 80% upper receiver and new barrel for the AR70/90 that I used for my build of that rifle announced they will be doing the same for the SAR-80 near the first of the year.

So that gives me plenty of time to clean up all the parts and convert the lower to semi auto/922R compliance, which is as simple as welding up the third hole in the steel lower and dropping in a standard AR15 fire control group.

Stay tuned for updates.

[Emptymag]

Gonna need some duct tape for that barrel.

[JoshIronshaft]

Totally meant to post this in the gunsmithing section. Mods, save me from myself!

[PAFOA Moderator 040]

Totally meant to post this in the gunsmithing section. Mods, save me from myself!

Done.

[raxar]

Wouldn't the bayonet lug work a lot better if it was in front of the sling swivel?

[bogey1]

Is that piston driven?

[SgtRecon]

Gonna need some duct tape for that barrel.

duct tape is for rookies, I'd go with JB Weld

[JoshIronshaft]

I picked up a can of VHT wrinkle paint from the auto parts store and its a damn near perfect match to the original finish on the lower. Crazy paint!

[340M&P]

Very cool, retro style

[JoshIronshaft]

220 SAR-80 kits are expected to hit the market sometime in the fall of this year.

Get your receiver parts and barrel now while they're on the market.

This rifle is a lot of fun to shoot. Very smooth/low recoil impulse.