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\"Brownells<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recently Brownell\u2019s released their own spin on Eugene Stoner and Arthur Miller\u2019s original AR-18\/180 rifle which they called the BRN-180. After widespread desire for a shorter and lighter version, Brownell\u2019s delivered with the newest iteration; the BRN180s. This upper has two options which are a 10.5<\/a>\u201d barrel chambered in 223 or the 10<\/a>\u201d barrel chambered in .300 BLK. Each of these seems to be well designed, but for the purposes of the article, I will be writing about the 10.5\u201d chambered in 223 since that is what I have owned and used for about 15 months now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Brownells
View of Adjustable Gas Block – Easily Accessible <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While the BRN-180S gives the people the shorter platform they desired, it also incorporates two major design improvements over the first-gen uppers. First, they now come with an adjustable gas system. This system only has two positions, on or off. While seemingly simple and intuitive, it caused one of the only two issues I have encountered with this platform. When the gas block was turned to the suppressed setting, I was consistently having cycling problems when using my SilencerCo Hybrid suppressor.  I never tried ammo other than 55gr PMC, but when using this ammunition, it just wouldn\u2019t cycle reliably. However, when I flipped the adjustable gas block to the unsuppressed setting and let it stay wide open, I never had another cycling issue. I was originally worried about it being over-gassed, and while it blows the bolt back a little harder than my 11.5\u201d with a finely tuned superlative arms gas block, it has cycled reliably for hundreds of rounds without a hiccup. There also doesn\u2019t seem to be any signs of excessive wear and tear, but I have only put approximately 1000 rounds through it so far (95% suppressed). The only other problems I have had with this platform were cycling issues when using a Magpul B.A.D. Lever<\/a>. I could never see how the lever was catching the bolt, but as soon as I took the BAD lever back off, the BCG never got locked back again. This taught me the biggest lesson: always test your gear before going out to the field to use it. Sadly, I had thrown the BAD lever on right before going out hunting and ended up getting within 20 yards of 30 pigs to find out in the dark of night that my BCG would lock back after every round. That was definitely a hard lesson, but you live and you learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Brownells
10.5″ BRN-180S Topped With a Pulsar Thermion XG50<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The second main upgrade the BRN-180S incorporates is the use of a single locking screw to retain the handguard. This is designed to provide ample locking force while maintaining a consistent handguard lockup. For those of you who will be running a front sight post or laser, having a rigid rail is key to holding zero. While this is a short and lightweight rail, it remains rigid and held zero for my DBAL D2 about as good as any MLOK rail I have tried. The rail is slim and can heat up quickly if you are burning through mags, but I think the lightweight and low-profile rail goes perfectly with this upper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two main benefits I see from the BRN-180S are the short-stroke gas piston and the ability to shoot folded. The gas piston system keeps the upper running clean while keeping fouling out of the receiver. This is also a huge plus for anyone who plans to shoot suppressed. Piston systems mitigate the gas blowback when shooting suppressed, and this platform performs wonderfully. I have shot plenty of short-barreled AR\u2019s, and the gas blowback on suppressed DI systems is just terrible. I have never once had my eyes burning when mag dumping this BRN-180S. Huge thank you to Brownells for keeping the gas piston system the same as ole Eugene Stoner intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Brownells
Twin Recoil Guide Rods Removed From The BRN-180S Upper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What really makes the BRN-180S upper unique is its self-contained twin recoil guide rods which create a smooth recoil impulse, all while working without the use of a standard buffer. Being completely interchangeable with standard AR15 lowers, having an upper with a self-contained operating system allows the use of lowers such as the BRN-180 which has a 1913 Picatinny rail section where standard lowers would have the buffer tube threads. This design allows for more flexibility in aftermarket braces and stocks, which can be much more low profile and lightweight than standard folding AR lowers that use a buffer system. The BRN-180S is both unique and sleek for these reasons. Having an AR that can be shot while folded makes for an awesome truck gun. Pair it with a laser and NODs, and you can have quite the night out on the range!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Brownells<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A short video of this platform being shot while folded can be seen on my Instagram page here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, I have absolutely loved this platform over the last 15 months I have been using it. Once I removed the Magpul BAD lever and opened up the gas block all the way, the BRN-180S has run flawlessly. From a dedicated lightweight hunting gun topped with thermal to a more highspeed suppressed foldy boi, I have not been disappointed. Inspired by the AR-180 of the 1960s, the BRN-180S has taken a modern twist and proven to be reliable, effective, lightweight, and a whole lot of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Brownells
BRN-180S Proudly Sitting Atop Recently Slapped TaTargets Silhouettes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Below is my complete parts list for my BRN-180S:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brownells BRN180S upper receiver <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magpul MBUS Pro iron sights <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magpul M-LOK AFG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silencerco ASR muzzle brake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eotech EXPS3-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brownells BRN180 lower receiver <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geissele SSA-E trigger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magpul K2+ grip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sig Sauer 1913 folding mech<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JMac Customs AB-8R armbar and AB-BA adapter <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gear Head Works MOD1C Tailhook brace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isle manufacturing cheek riser <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magpul MS4 sling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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