Brownells Releases New Take On an Old Design: BRN-180

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

LAS VEGAS, Nevada –-(Ammoland.com)- Brownells released a new take on the classic AR-180 design at SHOT Show 2019, unveiling its BRN-180 complete upper assembly. A mix of old and new, the BRN-180 upper allows shooters looking for something different to create a unique rifle quickly and easily.

Built around a short-stroke piston system just like the 1960s original, the simple, robust BRN-180 complete upper drops onto any mil-spec AR-15 lower and allows for easy attachment of a folding stock.

Unlike standard AR-15s, the BRN-180 can be fired with the stock folded.

Manufactured with completely new materials and thoroughly-modern methods, the BRN-180 updates the original design by adding a .223 Wylde chamber and a free-float M-LOK handguard with plenty of mounting space for accessories.

“The BRN-180 provides a lightweight, reliable, proven operating system, that adapts to any standard AR-15 lower while providing the added bonus of folding stock capability,” said Brownells Director of Product Management Paul Levy.

Features of the BRN-180 Upper include:

• Twin internal guide rods
• Polymer ejection port cover
• Easy-to-remove M-LOK handguard
• Original-style 3-prong flash hider
• .223 Wylde chamber
• 1-8″ twist rifling
• Reciprocating side charging handle

Listed on the Brownells website as #078-000-483, the BRN-180 upper assembly retails for $799 and does not require an FFL to purchase. …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand