GRINNELL, Iowa – -(AmmoLand.com)- Hot on the heels of one its most-exciting SHOT Show launches ever, Brownells has unveiled the BRN-180S – the new, short-barreled version of the BRN-180 complete upper assembly debuted at the 2019 SHOT Show.
Brownells BRN-180S, Short-Barreled Version of BRN-180
Designed in conjunction with Primary Weapons Systems and FM Products, the BRN-180S retains all the desirable features of its big brother, but has a 10.5″ barrel for those wishing to build an AR-180-style pistol, or –with the required ATF paperwork and tax stamp – a short-barreled rifle (SBR).
Another new feature on the BRN-180S is a clearly-marked adjustable gas system, allowing the user to quickly tune the upper for either unsuppressed or suppressed shooting.
“The reaction to our 2019 SHOT Show announcement of the original BRN-180 was one of the largest, most-positive we’ve seen,” said Brownells Director of Product Management Paul Levy. “The most-common request from customers was for us to come out with a short-barreled version of the BRN-180. Thanks to PWS and FM Products, we were able to do that.”
Available for pre-orders now, the BRN-180S will make its first public appearance at the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits April 26-28, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Built around a short-stroke piston system, the BRN-180S drops onto any mil-spec AR-15 lower and makes it easy to attach either a folding pistol brace or folding stock.
Just like the BRN-180, the BRN-180S can be fired while folded.
Features of the BRN-180S Upper include:
- 10.5″ barrel
- .223 Wylde chamber
- 1-8″ twist rifling
- Twin internal guide rods
- Polymer ejection port cover
- Easy-to-remove M-LOK® handguard
- Original-style 3-prong flash hider
- Reciprocating side charging handle
- Adjustable gas system
Listed on the Brownells website as #078-000-537, the BRN-180S upper assembly retails for $799 and does not require an FFL to purchase.
To learn more about the BRN-180S, visit the Brownells BRN-180 page.
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I can see the point here when the BRN-180 can use a folding stock. Why not 300 blackout, which actually works in that short a barrel, though?
Brownells did express that caliber variations would come later.
I bought one and I’m glad. Can’t afford it but you know how it goes. I’m very impressed with the AR 180design as I had one of the originals, my son now has it I gave it to him in one of my weak moments. I will be building this one up as a pistol with no stock only a pistol grip. Looking forward to shooting it.
Hope you get weapon in 5.56X45.
More ammo in this cal.
Had mine in 1990. Gun run buy.
I’d buy one for sure if not tied up with previous projects. Love the idea of these.
I forget, but is this piston driven? I know DI is reliable just might like a different system than what I’m running now.
It’s Short Stroke Gas Piston driven.
Need in 5.56×45.
Not good for odd caliber, hard to find ammo.
Own a Sterling 180 model.
502.00 new.
.223 wylde is 556 and 223, the name is different because it’s meant to utilize both cartridges to the best of their abilities