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 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…]
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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…]
There’s a saying that says what old is new, and the popularity of fixed carry handle rifles have made a roaring resurgence whether it’s nostalgia or space for collectors to build something different from the ordinary sea of flat top ARs with an MLOK [Read More…]
I heard how rewarding it was to build a “clone” rifle probably five or six years ago, so I decided to go for it and built an MK12 MOD 0 about four years ago. Clone rifles are a great way to build something you can use your imagination and learn a lot about [Read More…]
Recently CZ has announced their new Scorpion PCC onto the market. The previous scorpion has been a favorite on the market since its release in 2014. With a fresh look and some control changes, the new Scorpion 3+ has people talking about the new variants of the popular [Read More…]
Federal Premium Ammunition was started by Charles L Horn on April 27th, 1922 in Anoka Minnesota. Fast forward 100 years and Federal Premium is one of the most prolific ammunition manufacturers in the United States offering a full lineup of training, self-defense, [Read More…]
Remington Ammunition has reintroduced the classic Peters Premier Blue paper shotgun shell line. The 12 gauge shells are available in shot sizes 7.5 and 8 and at muzzle velocities of 1145, 1200 and 1290. The Peters Paper Shotshells have an MSRP of $19.99 for a box of 25 [Read More…]
Happy November everybody! Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday (yes even over Christmas) and it also happens to be one of the best times of the year to pick up sweet deals on guns, ammo, and gear for yourself, your friends, and your loved ones. We have a lot to [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and thanks for tuning in for another addition of Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 suppressor. Last week we went all apocalyptic prepper on you by testing out an oil filter suppressor and mount [Read More…]
Colt have announced the return of one of its iconic snake guns – the Anaconda. With the recent ownership change at Colt, many of us wondered what the company’s first moves would be. The reintroduction of the Anaconda and the continuation of their retro rifle [Read More…]
