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    My two BRN-180 builds

    About a year and a half ago, I bought a 16" BRN-180 Gen 1 upper assembly and a BRN-180 lower and built my first build of this nature. Well, a few weeks ago, I decided to buy a Gen 2 BRN-180S upper assembly. I wanted another BRN-180 lower, but there was no speculation as to when they would be available again. I then turned my attention toward the 17DM-180 lower made by 17 Design & Mfg. as it was designed specifically for the BRN-180 uppers. Since this was going to be a pistol build, I wanted to use the new Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 1 and some sort of folding support for it. I originally wanted the Midwest Industries new brace support, but they are out of stock until who knows when. I continued looking until I found something to my liking and that was an offering from A3 Tactical. Here are the specs on both builds.






    BRN-180 Build

    Upper Assembly:
    BRN-180 AR-15 16" 223 Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly
    Centurion Arms MLOK Handguard Rail Cover (Black)
    Centurion Arms MLOK CMR Handguard Hand Stop (Black)

    Lower Assembly:
    BRN-180 Forged Stripped Lower Receiver
    MCX/MPX Minimalist Folding Stock (Black)
    CMMG Lower Parts Kit
    LaRue Tactical MBT-2S
    TangoDown BattleGrip (BG-16)

    Optic/Sights:
    Vortex Optics Crossfire 2 MOA Red Dot Sight
    Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Folding Sight Set






    BRN-180S Pistol Build

    Upper Assembly:
    Brownells BRN-180S 10.5” 223 Wylde Upper Receiver Assembly
    Centurion Arms MLOK Handguard Rail Cover (Black)
    Centurion Arms MLOK CMR Handguard Hand Stop (Black)

    Lower Assembly:
    Brownells 17DM-180 Billet Lower Receiver
    Aero Precision Lower Parts Kit (No FCG, Trigger Guard, or Pistol Grip)
    LaRue Tactical MBT-2S
    TangoDown BattleGrip (BG-16)
    A3 Tactical Picatinny Modular Side Folding Arm Brace (8.65” offset) w/ Tailhook adapter
    Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 1 Pistol Brace (black)

    Optic/Sights:
    Vortex Optics Crossfire 2 MOA Red Dot Sight
    Midwest Industries Combat Rifle Folding Sight Set
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    So do these run standard AR mags or AR-18/180 mags?

    Interesting project. Can you get more "classic" setups regarding furniture?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteyrAUG View Post
    So do these run standard AR mags or AR-18/180 mags?

    Interesting project. Can you get more "classic" setups regarding furniture?
    Standard mags and AR trigger groups.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteyrAUG View Post
    So do these run standard AR mags or AR-18/180 mags?

    Interesting project. Can you get more "classic" setups regarding furniture?
    Not really any classic AR-18/180 stuff out for the BRN-180. Brownells is working in conjunction with B5 Systems on a folding AR-18/180 style stock, but that is about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Renegade04 View Post
    Not really any classic AR-18/180 stuff out for the BRN-180. Brownells is working in conjunction with B5 Systems on a folding AR-18/180 style stock, but that is about it.
    Just wondering. I have a Howa 180. The weak link is obviously the proprietary magazine and while conversions aren't hard, Pmag options don't exist. So an updated 180 that took AR mags and had a more modern barrel twist would be pretty cool.
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    Those builds look amazing.

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    Very cool looking builds. Very.
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    Thanks guys.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteyrAUG View Post
    Just wondering. I have a Howa 180. The weak link is obviously the proprietary magazine and while conversions aren't hard, Pmag options don't exist. So an updated 180 that took AR mags and had a more modern barrel twist would be pretty cool.
    I would love to get an AR-180, but the magazines are an issue. I have read that standard AR-15 USGI type magazines can be modified to work with the AR-180.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Renegade04 View Post
    I would love to get an AR-180, but the magazines are an issue. I have read that standard AR-15 USGI type magazines can be modified to work with the AR-180.
    Yep and I think Brownells might even sell ones already converted. Basically grind off the dimple and cut a slot.
    It's hard to be a ACLU hating, philosophically Libertarian, socially liberal, fiscally conservative, scientifically grounded, agnostic, porn admiring gun owner who believes in self determination.

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