{"id":52041,"date":"2016-01-27T15:39:05","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T20:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=52041"},"modified":"2016-01-27T15:39:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T09:39:32","slug":"brownells-goes-retro-with-their-ar-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/brownells-goes-retro-with-their-ar-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"Brownells Goes Retro With Their AR Parts — SHOT Show 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I stopped by the Brownell\u2019s booth at SHOT Show, I asked the question, “What\u2019s new for 2016?” To my astonishment, they showed me a complete retro line for the classic M-16. Brownell\u2019s, I think, has rightly identified that certain classic cars have become cool again, and in that vein, so has the original M-16.<\/p>\n

So, in an effort to tap into the retro M-16, Brownell\u2019s has designed (in conjunction with Nodak Spud,) the Brownells M16A1 Upper Receiver that matches feature for feature\u00a0the original M16A1 Receiver. These include the original A1 profile, with no shell deflector, A1 rear sight housing and proper carry handle contours. Once machined, the upper is finished with a matte black, hard anodized finish.<\/p>\n

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Brownells is branding their own parts now! Even period correct A1 lowers.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A look at the old-school upper.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The BRN-16A1 Lower Receiver matches the features of the original M16A1 Receiver. This Lower Receiver has the proper M16A1 front takedown lug profile, and profile surrounding the receiver extension.<\/p>\n

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Everything you need for the build, and the tools you need to assemble it yourself.<\/p><\/div>\n

Most forged lower receivers produced today feature \u201cA2\u201d profiles, which are incorrect for M16A1 reproduction builds. The lower starts off as a 7075-T6 aluminum forging, then is machined to mil-spec dimensions. Once machined, the lower is finished with a matte black, hard anodized finish.<\/p>\n

Simple, engraved markings on the lower include:<\/p>\n