I found when installing a new handguard on the 181 or the 180 to make sure its level and aligned take a spare mound for an optic and run it over both the receiver rails and the handguard rails, it'll kind of self align them. Also in terms of aligning the bolt I have found sometimes the Cam Pin likes to prematurely rotate in the receiver causing it to lock up, just some food for thought.
I watched pretty much all your videos and i just pulled the trigger on the wk181c-z with the folding stock , cant wait to get it , i bought a big case of corrosive ammo but im glad you showed how to clean it
i been watching all your videos on this rifle and im convinced I'm buying one. Ill also be buying a T81 when i can cause why not have two x39 slingers but this one looks too cool
Yes, just in case it does go off. If you aren't at the range right now. Keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times until you can get to the range just in case
What about spraying a nitro solvent thru the gas block and barrel? Kinda my go to for using corrosive, I’ve heard of using hot water but haven’t tried it yet.
Brother, by any chance, do you think it's possible to put an M16A2 triangle front sight on this rifle? Just as a sight post without the gas block system of course. It will reduce the accuracy since it will affect the harmonic motion of the barrel but I'm really in love with that aesthetics. XD
@@boxyyy7329 Ya. They don't sell a gun on their website until they can get a steady stream of rifles to vendors. But still, it's weird they don't even have a specs page or anything.
Just go to True North Arms website. Parts -> Upper Parts -> Handguard (free float) Coronus M-LOK. The muzzle break doesn't appear to be on their website anymore. It was called the Area 51, but they might not make it anymore.
The one I installed is 17", the stock one is 15". The 180 will need the 5.56/.223 faux suppressors threaded for 1/2x28. The suppressors are the same dimensions except the threads are different and the 7.62x39 one has a bigger internal hole for the bigger barrel.
@@basta562 The 5.56/223 is 1/2x28 and the 7.62x39 one is 5/8-24. I don't know the exact part number. It's the True North Arms faux suppressor reverse style linear compensator.
You can get them from True North Arms truenortharms.com/ar-15-ar-308/ar-15-parts/muzzle-devices.html. If something appears out of stock, you can send them an email to confirm.
Does anyone know how the rear takedown pin is captured? are the detent and spring accessible from the grip side or from the stock side? the instruction manual does not help much
@@bats8888 thanks a lot, also are the detent and the spring secured by a set screw? if so do you see a gap left between the set screw and the end plate? I imaging it is a very long channel from the detent to the end plate.
It is not held by the endplate, there is indeed a longish channel to the detent. I don't know exactly how it's held in there, but I can definitely say it's not by the endplate.
You mean the extractor is not picking it up? Safety on, lock the bolt open. Try using something small and thing and prying out the round. That goes for for any firearm.
@@worstcase519 Been out once. Ran some Norinco Non-corrosive FMJ out of the 30rnd pmags. Some minor feeding issues, but I think with some more run time and some lube, it will be ok. I wish it had a forward assist. its definitely no AR15 but Im currently happy as it stands. Will keep updating as nessicary
just bought one first round fired but didnt eject i tok it apart removes the stck casesing greased it then tried again it did the exact same thing. anyone have this issue, i bougth it brand new and it has done this the first 2 rounds and im using non corosive ammo
Because it's lighter, more module, and it's just provides a different experience. I loved my Type 81, but it was not exactly what I was looking for. It's like hatchbacks vs sport sedans.
Scopes and dots come to mind. A better question would be. Why anyone would choose a 81 over an SKS boggles the brain. Both are just as reliable, both have irons but one is less than half the price. The 81 is definitely cooler though.
@@nickheadd3390 bingo. The 81 looks like an AK at home so that's why you buy it. Does everything an SKS does, but looks cooler so people pay 3x the price
Is that a spacer that you just removed from the gas block? It seems like your piston rod is connected to that spacer to the gas block, where did you get it or buy that spacer?
@@Mossy2022 its not called a spacer, Kodiak calls it something else. That comes standard on the 181 Gen 2s. They developed this new gas system specifically for 7.62x39.
hot water then Windex/ammonia (neutralizes the corrosive salts) then hot water again, dry, WD40, dry again and oil. pain in the ass but it works wonders. back in the old times before the evil that is the liberals were fucking us I used that procedure on my 7.62 AR to clean up after a day of blasting Chinese corrosive ammo. haven't put any through my 181 yet as norinco 7.62x39 was on sale for 6 bucks a box. when that is gone she is exclusively going to run on the corrosive stuff.
I found when installing a new handguard on the 181 or the 180 to make sure its level and aligned take a spare mound for an optic and run it over both the receiver rails and the handguard rails, it'll kind of self align them. Also in terms of aligning the bolt I have found sometimes the Cam Pin likes to prematurely rotate in the receiver causing it to lock up, just some food for thought.
I watched pretty much all your videos and i just pulled the trigger on the wk181c-z with the folding stock , cant wait to get it , i bought a big case of corrosive ammo but im glad you showed how to clean it
Also for the cleaning is it better to take barrel off ?
No, there is no need to take the barrel off. Just the handguard is enough.
Ayyyyoo this is me today, just ordered a WK181C-Z. Plan to buy some corrosive ammo for it to
Here is a tip that a friend told me. Use windex it take the salt off. Swab it out with patches.
yes correct use windex first to clean corrosive ammo, i use it exclusively only corrosive ammo and zero corrosion.
i been watching all your videos on this rifle and im convinced I'm buying one. Ill also be buying a T81 when i can cause why not have two x39 slingers but this one looks too cool
Thanks a lot for your help
Is it normal
As it was first 6 rounds fired from it and 2 of them has done that.
Thanks bud
I found out what’s mortaring but it should be on range?? Right
Yes, just in case it does go off. If you aren't at the range right now. Keep it pointed in a safe direction at all times until you can get to the range just in case
What about spraying a nitro solvent thru the gas block and barrel? Kinda my go to for using corrosive, I’ve heard of using hot water but haven’t tried it yet.
Should be good to go, I see no reason it wouldn't work. If you really wanna double check, you can always give them a call.
Windex works as good as anything. Alot simpler and cheaper than most methods.
Brother, by any chance, do you think it's possible to put an M16A2 triangle front sight on this rifle? Just as a sight post without the gas block system of course. It will reduce the accuracy since it will affect the harmonic motion of the barrel but I'm really in love with that aesthetics. XD
I don't know for sure. I haven't seen any with non-free float handguards on these.
I think you should call Kodiak and ask.
@@bats8888 Thank you man! It’s weird that I couldn’t even find this gun on their website
@@boxyyy7329 Ya. They don't sell a gun on their website until they can get a steady stream of rifles to vendors. But still, it's weird they don't even have a specs page or anything.
Would you mind listing the part numbers for the handguard and compensator? Thanks
Just go to True North Arms website.
Parts -> Upper Parts -> Handguard (free float) Coronus M-LOK.
The muzzle break doesn't appear to be on their website anymore. It was called the Area 51, but they might not make it anymore.
Yea nro I just got my kodiak home and o manual. Where do we get it from ? How do they vn ship to he stores and sell with a manual?
It's pretty crazy they still don't have a manual.
Hey bro I have this gun but I can’t find that handguard on TNA website can you tell me that part number or a link or something. And is it worth it ?
Get to TNA website. Parts -> Upper Parts -> Handguard (free-float). It's the Coronus M-Lok handguard.
Do you need a restricted liscence for that compasator/supressor
No. It's not a suppressor in anyway. It just looks like one.
Will you shoot it and update another video? I bought the parts you recommended
Yes, I plan on going to the range on Thursday. I hope to have a video later that day or Friday.
What length is the new hand guard? Looks like tna sells 7 different lengths.
Also do you know if the false silencer fits on the wk180c mk2?
The one I installed is 17", the stock one is 15". The 180 will need the 5.56/.223 faux suppressors threaded for 1/2x28. The suppressors are the same dimensions except the threads are different and the 7.62x39 one has a bigger internal hole for the bigger barrel.
What is the part number for the fake can you have? Are you sure it's 1/2x28?
@@basta562 The 5.56/223 is 1/2x28 and the 7.62x39 one is 5/8-24.
I don't know the exact part number. It's the True North Arms faux suppressor reverse style linear compensator.
Any advice on why my bolt catch wont hold open after emptying my mag?
It will not hold open automatically. The AK mags are not designed to do that. On the 181 you have to manually lock the bolt open.
where did you get the linear compensator from? can you drop link
You can get them from True North Arms truenortharms.com/ar-15-ar-308/ar-15-parts/muzzle-devices.html. If something appears out of stock, you can send them an email to confirm.
Does anyone know how the rear takedown pin is captured?
are the detent and spring accessible from the grip side or from the stock side?
the instruction manual does not help much
Just checked for you, it is accessible from under the rear endplate.
@@bats8888 thanks a lot, also are the detent and the spring secured by a set screw? if so do you see a gap left between the set screw and the end plate? I imaging it is a very long channel from the detent to the end plate.
It is not held by the endplate, there is indeed a longish channel to the detent. I don't know exactly how it's held in there, but I can definitely say it's not by the endplate.
@@bats8888 awesome, thanks for your time and info. must be held by part #30 on the manual, 5.56 version anyway
Hi
My gun has a live round stuck and the pin is not coming off
What should i do?
You mean the extractor is not picking it up?
Safety on, lock the bolt open. Try using something small and thing and prying out the round. That goes for for any firearm.
Its not going on safety as well
It has a round and action is not coming back
Ok, you should morter the gun. Google mortering a rifle. Make sure to always be aware of the position of the muzzle
What length is your hand guard ?
I believe this one was 17"
did you end up changing the barrel nut off?
I did not, didn't need to.
@@bats8888 with the linear compensator did you have a install it with a washer?
@@YMHGamingPLUG no washer installed for the linear comp, just direct thread
Can you get a chromelined barrel?
It's probably possible, but not easy to do. I don't think they offer one.
Just purchased my 181c gen 2. Excited to take it out for a first spin. Appreciate your videos keep up the good work.
@@worstcase519 Been out once. Ran some Norinco Non-corrosive FMJ out of the 30rnd pmags. Some minor feeding issues, but I think with some more run time and some lube, it will be ok. I wish it had a forward assist. its definitely no AR15 but Im currently happy as it stands. Will keep updating as nessicary
Ever have any issues of not ejecting the shells ?
No ejection issues. Only feeding with Czech surplus didn't work.
@@bats8888 I have 2 or 3 not eject then jam within my first 200 rounds
@@bats8888 do you still got your 181c ?
I do not have it anymore. Only advice I can give is to make sure everything is lubed up well.
just bought one first round fired but didnt eject i tok it apart removes the stck casesing greased it then tried again it did the exact same thing. anyone have this issue, i bougth it brand new and it has done this the first 2 rounds and im using non corosive ammo
Good thing i got refund after reading all the negative reviews
Why anyone would choose this trash over a 81 truly boggles the brain.
Because it's lighter, more module, and it's just provides a different experience. I loved my Type 81, but it was not exactly what I was looking for.
It's like hatchbacks vs sport sedans.
Scopes and dots come to mind.
A better question would be. Why anyone would choose a 81 over an SKS boggles the brain.
Both are just as reliable, both have irons but one is less than half the price.
The 81 is definitely cooler though.
@@nickheadd3390 bingo. The 81 looks like an AK at home so that's why you buy it. Does everything an SKS does, but looks cooler so people pay 3x the price
Is that a spacer that you just removed from the gas block? It seems like your piston rod is connected to that spacer to the gas block, where did you get it or buy that spacer?
@@Mossy2022 its not called a spacer, Kodiak calls it something else. That comes standard on the 181 Gen 2s. They developed this new gas system specifically for 7.62x39.
hot water then Windex/ammonia (neutralizes the corrosive salts) then hot water again, dry, WD40, dry again and oil. pain in the ass but it works wonders. back in the old times before the evil that is the liberals were fucking us I used that procedure on my 7.62 AR to clean up after a day of blasting Chinese corrosive ammo. haven't put any through my 181 yet as norinco 7.62x39 was on sale for 6 bucks a box. when that is gone she is exclusively going to run on the corrosive stuff.