Brownells has just made building a homegrown AR-180 even easier with the release of the BRN-180 Lower Receivers to go with the Uppers they launched at last year’s SHOT Show.
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Granted, they’ve introduced some new features like the Picatinny attachment at the rear of the receiver to accept stock systems, but over all, the BRN-180 Lower does a great job of giving the look and feel of the original. As you can see, this allows for multiple configurations, from pistols, to collapsible or folding stocks.
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But the real treat is the upcoming stock from B5 Systems which is very similar to the original AR-180 stock.
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Below is their press release for the new BRN-180 Lower Receivers.
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Brownells Unveils BRN-180 Lower Receivers at SHOT Show 2020
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (January 21, 2020) – Brownells unveiled a pair of BRN-180 lower receivers on the first day of SHOT Show 2020, expanding its popular BRN-180 line.
The lower receivers allow BRN-180 fans to build complete firearms optimized for folding stocks or folding braces, as well as the other unique features of the BRN-180 uppers.
The BRN-180 Lower Receivers accept standard AR-15 magazines, and include:
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100-036-374 BRN-180 Forged Lower Receiver
• Replicates appearance of original AR-180 lower
• Integral Picatinny Rail segment for easy folding stock or brace install
• Accepts most modern mil-spec AR-15 components
• $129.99 retail
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080-001-382 BRN-180M Billet Lower Receiver
• Machined from solid billet for strength and durability
• Appears more like standard AR-15 receiver
• Integral Picatinny rail segment for easy folding stock or brace install
• Accepts modern AR-15 components
• $149.99 retail
“The BRN-180 and BRN-180M Lower Receivers were created to take full advantage of the contained recoil system of the BRN-180 Upper Receiver,” said Brownells Director of Product Management Paul Levy. “The BRN-180 Lowers are available in a forged model, which is inspired by the contours of the original AR-180, and a billet, BRN-180M model, which has a modern profile and design”.
Brownells offers BRN-180 complete uppers in the following models:
•BRN-180S 10.5″ barrel
•BRN-180 16″ barrel
•BRN-180 18.5″ barrel
Forged lowers are anticipated to be available by February 2020.
Billet lowers are in stock and shipping now.
To see the whole BRN-180 line and visit Brownells.com.