M11-180

[3154tm]

as usual, i'm probably the last person to notice this. anyone here
familiar with the product?
http://www.thompsonmachine.net/index_files/Page330.htm

 

[timkel]

Well that is interesting.

 

[A&S Conversions]

They had an announcement that they have sent an upper in for determination. Of course the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division has changed their policy and requires a complete firearm to evaluate an accessory. How that has effected their submission, I don't know.

Scott

 

[nklf]

First I had seen of it. It was rumored that Tactical Innovations was going to make one. They currently make an AM180 upper receiver for the M-16.

 

[flathead26t]

I thought I remembered reading a while ago that they did send one in years ago for a determination and it was given a no-go. I hope they work on it again. I would be interested.

 

[zipakna]

yes. tactical innovations announced one in 2009/2010. but they've since shelved that project.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/11/25/am15-22lr-upper-275-round-magazine-for-m119-smg/

 

[flathead26t]

He is talking about Thompson Machine not Tactical Innovations.

yes. tactical innovations announced one in 2009/2010. but they've since shelved that project.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/11/25/am15-22lr-upper-275-round-magazine-for-m119-smg/

 

[Swampfoxoutdoors]

Talked to Thompson Machine about this about 1-2 years ago and he said the atf was able to get it to fire by smacking it with a block of wood or attaching it to a black of wood. Think it was more or less a figure of speech but either way it was dead in the water at the time of my conversation with him.

And thats not there current web site. Not sure how op found it but it looks to be there old old site.

I really wish someone would make a dedicated 22 upper for the mac family that took AM-180 mags or belts. Id want one of those way more than 556.

 

[zipakna]

He is talking about Thompson Machine not Tactical Innovations.

Tactical Innovations is the Newest offering of that. Thompson first announced theirs is 2006/2007 both haven't followed through.

 

[b_saan]

I really wish someone would make a dedicated 22 upper for the mac family that took AM-180 mags or belts. Id want one of those way more than 556.

Still wouldn't pay $3k for it though...

 

[Gaujo]

I think Lage's 11/15pricetag has brought makers out of the woodworks. Bully for us, this is the .22 upper I want!

 

[TSPC]

I talked to Tactical Innovations a few months ago about the Mac version of the AM15. He said they were still working on it and would announce any new developments on Subguns.com. I have the new AR version and it runs great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a5yK_0PXb0

 

[nklf]

The other day when I was on Tactical Innovations website I noticed that they have changed the listing for their drums. They now claim to be compatible with the AM180, AM15 and AM11. I took this as a good sign that they are still working on the AM11 project. Of course all of their drums are out of stock so it does not help much.

 

[Slaine777]

I emailed Thompson Machine and they said, "Thanks for your inquiry, but we are not manufacturing the M11-180."

 

[Gaujo]

I got the same response. I asked them what about the webpage and will see if they reply

 

[DistalRadius]

Heres a 17 page melodrama concerning the development and subsequent ATF limbo of the TM M11/180 upper. (Spoiler: about 15 pages of "I want one" before the massive letdown of reality sinks in.)

 

[zipakna]

Heres a 17 page melodrama concerning the development and subsequent ATF limbo of the TM M11/180 upper. (Spoiler: about 15 pages of "I want one" before the massive letdown of reality sinks in.)

speaking of which..... i haven't seen a post from Shattered in a while... Hope he's OK.

 

[Gaujo]

Was that thread about "Kermit" or is this before that upper?

 

[jack stanford]

I have emailed Craig from Tactical Innovations, and here is his response from about a month ago when I asked when they will release the AM-180 upper:

"Sorry, no idea yet... We work on it when we can around everything else. We will have it prominently noted on our webpage when available for shipping.

Thank you,

-Craig
Pike Arms Inc. - www.pikearms.com
Tactical Innovations Inc. - www.tacticalinc.com
208-267-1585 PST"

I would really like to see this come to fruition. This IS the reason why I bought my first MAC. I am almost to the point of just trying to make one myself.

 

[PDXsparky]

I would really like to see this come to fruition. This IS the reason why I bought my first MAC. I am almost to the point of just trying to make one myself.

You'd probably get it sooner if you made it yourself.