Brownells' new retro uppers

**Slater** · 11-22-23, 11:05

Definitely tempted by the A2 upper:

https://www.brownells.com/new-brn-re...umberOfReviews

**markm** · 11-22-23, 11:21

I started a thread on this a few days ago, but no one wanted to discuss these things.

**Slater** · 11-22-23, 11:29

I guess "retro" is for the older, "retro" crowd

**markm** · 11-22-23, 11:45

It's depressing that the A4 is retro now.

**Slater** · 11-22-23, 13:47

Originally Posted by markm

It's depressing that the A4 is retro now.

Yeah, that must make the A1 prehistoric.

**mack7.62** · 11-22-23, 14:05

I have a A2 dilemma, years ago I built up a upper with a FN receiver, only one I had without M4 cuts, and a Colt barrel, then couple of years later I traded for a like new A2 with Colt receiver and FN barrel. Every time I think about it I get the urge to strip em down and swap parts but it really makes no sense because they are both good shooters. Woe is me!!!

**markm** · 11-22-23, 14:10

I am excited that the A1 birdcage is available. I did have to put in a notification request, but I do want a few of those.

**556Cliff** · 11-22-23, 20:58

Originally Posted by markm

I am excited that the A1 birdcage is available. I did have to put in a notification request, but I do want a few of those.

I'd suggest these. > https://ar15sport.com/product/a1-bir...der-arpart-70/

I believe the ones Brownells is selling are possibly made by Innovative Industries and those have a black oxide finish instead of phosphate like the ones from AR15Sport.

The ones from AR15Sport are made by L.W. Schneider in IL.

**GRA556** · 11-23-23, 12:26

Originally Posted by markm

I started a thread on this a few days ago, but no one wanted to discuss these things.

I'll gladly add this; BROWNELLS needs to offer the retro COLT GRAY again like they did a few years ago, along with chrome-lined barrels. That's my preference anyway.