Introduced at SHOT Show 2019, the Brownells Retro 4X Carry Handle Scope is now available for purchase. If you have acquired one of the Brownells retro guns or if you have other AR-15s with a carry handle, now you can retrofit it with the replica of this historical [Read More…]
Brownells breaks into the manufacturing market with a new line of Retro AR-15s. All rifles are 100% newly manufactured parts, and four models were debuted at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range 2018. The four models are faithful reproductions with features including: slab-side, partial [Read More…]
Earlier, we have reported about the Brownells’ launch of retro M16A1 build components. The recently released videos by Chris Bartocci of Small Arms Solution is a good followup to this subject. Let’s see what the former Colt employee and renown AR-15 expert [Read More…]
Brownells, once the unquestioned leader in the retro AR space, is beefing up their lineup once again. These three new retro uppers add a newer twist to the range. Let’s break them down. More Retro Guns @ TFB: [SHOT 2023] The Carry Handle Corner: Retro And Clone [Read More…]
Brownells have released California compliant versions of their Retro family of reproduction rifles. As you know, these rifles have a lot of “scary” features such as pistol grips and flash hiders, however, deleting these features or replacing them with [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s SHOT Show 2019 coverage, Brannon LeBouef talks with Roy from Brownells about their new BRN-180 which is their classic take on the Original AR-180 and the new “sexual chocolate” that they call the BRN-Proto to mimic the prototype serial number 0001 AR-15. [Read More…]
Brownells had the most announcements of anyone I visited here at SHOT SHOW. It took me most of one morning just gathering the info on their SHOT SHOW releases. They are heavy on their RETRO line, which I think is pretty cool. I am finally old enough to appreciate it. [Read More…]
Riding the success with their Retro Rifles line, Brownells has partnered with Ed Brown to add their first handgun in the lineup: the BRN-1911, a .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol. Hand crafted by legendary 1911 maker Ed Brown exclusively for Brownells, the BRN-1911 is a [Read More…]
Brownells is continuing to expand its Retro series with the addition of a 1911 pistol recalling the style of classic 1980s custom 1911s. Teaming up with Ed Brown, Brownells is adding its first pistol to their Retro range. The two-tone BRN-1911 is being produced by Ed [Read More…]
After covering Brownells’ Retro AR-15 series at the Industry Day at the Range, TFBTV’s Corey Wardrop stops back by the booth to talk about the new AR-10A and AR-10B. Roy Hill walks us through a closer look at the 7.62×51 variant, and we discuss some of the reasons why they’re [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James discusses the new COMPLETE Retro AR15 rifles offered by Brownell’s – the best part is that they went on sale on Day 1 of SHOT at 2PM MST. These rifles are almost dead-on clones of the original M16/AR15s, including the Model 601, and they are completely [Read More…]
I’m not gonna lie, I am super excited to see more retro AR-15 parts like new production retro M16A1 furniture hit the market since M16A1 kits have become very hard to come across in good, complete condition and they often cost nearly as much as a complete rifle. [Read More…]
When it comes to iconic firearms, the SIG P226 stands out as one of the best wonder nines from the 1980s. Born out of the needs of modern warfare at the time and adopted by the United States Navy SEALs, the MK25 variation of the P226 handgun has achieved something of a [Read More…]
Brownells first introduced their BRN-180 line of AR-18/AR-180 pattern upper receiver assemblies at SHOT Show 2019. Back then, these uppers were available chambered in 5.56/223 only however later on the company added 7.62×39 and .300 Blackout versions. Well, [Read More…]
The BRN-601 Complete Upper Receiver is back. Ideal for retro builds the BRN-601 is styled after the original Colt 601 which features the classic ‘duckbill’ flash hider, a 20″ lightweight 1-12 twist barrel, a classic triangular charging handle, green [Read More…]
Brownells introduced their Match Precision Optics (MPO) line of scopes a few years ago, and that line has grown to include a few low-power variable optics (LPVO). They announced a new 1-6×24 model at SHOT 2022. It recently became available for purchase and is the [Read More…]
Perhaps no modern trend is as polarizing as the resurgence of the carry handle equipped AR-15s. Love them or hate them there were many of them on the show floor at SHOT 2023. Last year my Retro Roundup featured mostly AR-related items. This year there were so many new [Read More…]
Brownells shook up the retro scene when they introduced a modern clone of the original AR-10, called the BRN-10. It hearkened back to the very rare original Armalite but made it affordable and accessible to the average man. Sadly, it was discontinued, but it is still a [Read More…]
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[SHOT 2022] The Retro Roundup Retro guns have been undergoing a renaissance lately, with an increasing number of manufacturers offering firearms that appeal to more classic tastes. Many SHOT Show 2022 vendors displayed wares of interest for the carry handle gang or [Read More…]
The firearms community can become quite fractured at times over what many would consider non-issues. I think I speak for everyone here at The Firearm Blog by saying that we always want more people coming under the 2A umbrella and today I think we’re seeing a bit [Read More…]
Last year, Brownells dropped their new Gen 2 version of the BRN-180 upper receiver onto the market. They came out with both shorter barrel variants as well as an option for .300 Blackout. Every time I saw the new BRN-180 Gen 2 upper, it piqued my curiosity and after a [Read More…]
Brownells continues expanding their line of Glock pistol parts. The most recent additions to their Glock products are the new Glock 48 slides. These are stripped slides available in standard and windowed configurations. The latter has a top cutout behind the front sight [Read More…]
Brownells has upgraded their AR180 upper with a number of features, now with a more retro style folding stock and even a compatible AR180 lower receiver to match the style of the original stamped metal receiver. It now comes with new brace attachments to allow it to be registered as a pistol. Also [Read More…]
Brownells debuted a few new products at SHOT Show 2020. Their new 4x Carry Handle Optic, BRN-180 lower receivers, and What Would Stoner Do rifles. New Rifles and Optics From Brownells 4x Carry Handle Optic The Brownells Retro 4x Carry Handle Optic is a close replica to [Read More…]
Good news for AR-18/180 lovers looking for that shorter package, Brownells have introduced the new BRN-180S, a short barreled version of their BRN-180 upper assembly. Now available for pre-order the BRN-180S has a 10.5″ barrel with an M-LOK handguard and the new [Read More…]
Brownells now offers a new retro AR – the BRN-605 Carbine. As the name implies, this is the replica of Colt’s Model 605 which was an early attempt of making a carbine version of the M16 rifle. The Colt 605 was designed in the mid-’60s by cutting the [Read More…]
Brownells has released new Glock slides which have the length of Glock 17 slide but are designed to fit Glock 19 frames. By installing these slides on your G19 pistol you will get a full-size pistol length slide with the compact grip. These new slides have enlarged [Read More…]
I know this is not exactly breaking news, but when I saw Gary Hughes of Dead Air Armament post up the ‘In Stock’ notice for a Colt AR15A4 at Brownells, I was intrigued. Sure, other manufacturers have started making retro clone style M16/AR rifles. But when [Read More…]
Brownells has traditionally been a gunsmithing and parts destination for a number of decades but at SHOT 2017 the company has come out with offering full firearms for sale through their dealer network. We reported on this back in November and the company is in full [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 172nd edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a [Read More…]
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