Brownells Retro Rifles - SHOT Show 2018 Day 1

Paul from Brownells introduces us to their new Retro line of rifles including the BRN601, XBRN16E1, BRN16A1, XBRN177E2 and the BRN-10.
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[@kasper_429]

I REALLY want one of those XM177 rifles. That's my favorite classic AR pattern/design.

[@YUSAF621]

Same here but, really wish it was a lot more affordable.

[@kasper_429]

Don't we all? Lol. I would think (hopefully), that given it's through a company as great as Brownell's, you would get what you pay for, though. I still want one, even if I have to save up for a year. Lol.

[@mx472000]

M16-A1 for the win! My favorite rifle.

[@RobertoTomas324]

Those ar10's are pretty cool

[@John1911]

Those AR-10’s are so bad-ass.

[@QuentinQuatermass]

All are so nice! I love the 601 clone and may get one. I was Army in Vietnam, 1968 and had the M16A1, so like that one, too. I can't remember seeing a green 601 but they were small numbers in the Air Force and even smaller numbers in the Army. The sleek, slickside, minimalist look of the 1963 601 has really grabbed me and I now prefer it to the Army's A1. Sure wish it was rollmarked Colt/ArmaLite! But Nodak Spud makes excellent retro receivers so I can live with a Brownells' rollmark. I wish Brownells had partnered with ArmaLite on the AR-10. It's just wrong to have a retro AR-10 based on DPMS, a dealbreaker as far as I'm concerned. I got the ArmaLite AR-10A Defender a few years ago, a great carbine. It takes the 1950s waffle mags and PMAGs and so does their out of production retro AR-10. They should bring it back especially since it's rollmarked ArmaLite! All in all, nice job, Brownells, you've sure got an armful of classics there!

[@QuentinQuatermass]

I did buy the BRN-601 and am glad I got it when I did because it's usually out of stock now. Sometimes the BRN-M16A1 is OOS, too. These two seem to be Brownells' most popular AR-15 retro models. I love the BRN-601, it's even better than I expected. Sure you can nitpick over minor things but if you could time travel back to 1963 I doubt this rifle would raise that many eyebrows. Most parts are close enough and fall within normal manufacturing variance. People knew of Brownells back then, looking at the rollmark they might just assume Brownells had just started making AR-15s! And even offered a chrome lined chamber and bore before Colt! Anyway, well done - a great retro rifle mechanically and appearance-wise (even the mean jungle green furniture grows on you). I hope somehow the AR-10s make appearances in local gun shops, if people could see them in person I bet they would be hard to turn down.

[@LF12468]

Just curious what your beef with DPMS is about?

[@blackopsglock4572]

Yes thank you god thank you

[@TylerHulan]

They've been running some crazy good sales on these lately. I got the brn10-B for like $940 a few months ago and I've got a brownells BRN16A1 in the mail for $811 shipped.

[@TheDandyMann]

I've always wanted a Dutch contract style of ar 10. I can't wait to get one of those. Just so beautiful to me.

[@jcareb3600]

Simply gorgeous!

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Yes please

[@1900stratoliner]

Proud of them there rifles !

[@spd579]

OUTSTANDING! The 601, would be my first choice, to buy. Its the closest to the SP1 I had as a youth and I don't mind going back!

[@TylerSnyder305]

Awesome.

[@emtffzartman666]

Awesome!!!!!

[@ghettomedic9971]

The most interesting thing I've seen in years.

[@bosse641]

So cool.

[@djay6651]

The receivers are Nodak Spud. You get them yourself and build your own

[@bob02911]

Very nice

[@TheBiggestIron]

Ar10 for the win

[@joeyquiroga3102]

Not reliable as an m14 but still cool

[@TheBiggestIron]

Joey Quiroga funny, go watch inrangetv's m14 and ar15 mud tests, the ar10, and 15 are very reliable rifles.

[@joeyquiroga3102]

- TheNuttyGunNut - marksman will disagree

[@TheBiggestIron]

Joey Quiroga a stock AR-10 will out shoot a stock m14, the AR-10 can handle mud better than an m14, the AR-10 is easier to reload, far more modular and weighs less in general. The ar10 is underestimated. Not that the m14 is a bad gun, it's just that in most aspects the ar10 is superior.

[@joeyquiroga3102]

- TheNuttyGunNut - yea i agree the open receiver makes it easier for crap to get it into, but when in constant shooting it out performs the ar10

[@Tula1940_LB]

I really would like to buy a surplus M16 parts kit for a rainy day.

[@MARedleg]

In 1990 I went to Ft Sill, Oklahoma for basic training and I was trained and qualified with the M16a1, when I got to my unit in Germany I was issued the A2 model.

[@BenelliBoyM3]

I was at Ft. Sill, OK in '89 Basic: 1st BN/31st FA AIT: 2nd BN/80th FA Germany: Aschaffenburg 1st BN/80th FA Hanau 1st BN/32nd FA

[@ontargetthomunclesam3926]

Lots of luck to you in finding one of these rifles

[@robertchittenden7126]

Smart thinking to offer these retro models...

[@shermonruler]

I just realized that in the backgroun, the ammo belt they are using looks like a 1923 cartridge belt which was used for ammo for 1903's and m1 garands during ww2 so uh a bit to retro there guys

[@Herbymac0811]

All about the XM177E2! It’ll be my truck/get home rile!

[@iroquoisplissken3583]

Good idea

[@z3r070000]

I appreciate the traditionalist style.

[@AnimeFanatic5602]

Now that they have these, I would really love to see a reproduction of the Portuguese contract AR-10.

[@ghostmourn]

omg im in love... *Drools*

[@reddevilparatrooper]

OUTSTANDING!!! I want to get my old buddy the M16A1 rifle.

[@larrysherwood9]

I want one of each!

[@DNchap1417]

Me, too... I'll replace the long barrels of the BRN 601, XM16 and A1 with 16 inch barrels to put it on equal terms with the AK, its frenemy.

[@kilroy5166]

Uhh, those older rifles cant take 16 inch barrels with those handguards@@DNchap1417

[@DNchap1417]

@@kilroy5166 Check again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5yuk6aDep14btU

[@networkinc.6825]

Larry,,beautiful rifles,,all i want 4 christmas is 1,,the green air force model,,,love that green

[@networkinc.6825]

@@DNchap1417 nah brother,,leave that long barrel,,do way more damage😉

[@finck2208]

Shit I need more money

[@Divine_R]

No Ma'am Welcome to the club 😂

[@raymondj8768]

Those are some sexy rifles !!!!!

[@Bryan_Kay]

Fuck yes! These things look fucking badass as shit!

[@KillerRedVine]

I need to go to SHOT Show at some point in my life.

[@BeefaloBart]

Now for an accurate M16a2, and not with removable carry handle.

[@Camopar87]

I built my own

[@britishpeopleyellowteeth6071]

as soon as i turn 21 I'm gonna get my self an m16 retro they looks so sexy gosh!

[@MoreAmerican]

Cool as sh*t!

[@PrincipledNaturalLaw]

Sweet....i'll take the lot! 😉

[@simonmaguire5250]

I know that is should have a 1/12 twist but I think they would sell a lot more if it was offered with a 1/9 or 1/8 as well. The same looks but a bit more useful for nowadays.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Simon Maguire 1-12 is perfectly fine for 55gr round mate. Is what it was made to throw after all.. Sure you might not be getting MOA out of it, but it will still be plenty for putting down Charlie.. ;)

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Actually to be authentic the 01 should have 1-14

[@richardlahan7068]

My dad built one for me & it looks exactly like an M16-three prong flash suppressor, no forward assist, triangular hand guard.

[@ugafangpulliam]

These would be awesome if the came with a binary trigger. BINARY TRIGGER! Especially for $1300

[@Radvous]

I need to get the m16e1 retro rifle and the m16a1 retro, I just need them.

[@LRRPFco52]

We want a 25rd prototype magazine! Great product line gents!

[@TeCHnORiOT]

Man, now I wish they would do A2 retros. Maybe next year.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Corinthian ... Everyone does an A2 model... Everyone...

[@nicholasjames8272]

Pretty

[@declanrex9435]

Are you guys going to make the ar10 with the hand guard that only goes halfway down the barrel?

[@gijoe5372]

Brownells are smart

[@randystockton624]

Nice looking rifles, I like the old style AR'S but u-all like them a lot better than I do...cost is to HIGH....

[@thesweatleaf]

Why didn't they do an M16? They have the 604 upper and A1 lower already.

[@redtra236]

Hmm maybe I'll get the M16E1 model and make it my truck gun(my truck is a 1966 F250). Would be kinda cool lol

[@quattro4468]

Fudds hate this.

[@redtra236]

On the original AR-10 12 o'clock was safe and 9 o'clock was semi auto is it like this on this one?

[@evey0259]

I'm a little disappointed they didn't get the AR-10 front sight right.

[@viperscot1]

was told in video they are changing it see inrange tv video for details see below

[@viperscot1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKPZfZpraZWJgas

[@joebuddensbeard6615]

If anybody bought one of these pls comment I got some questions. I'm a ak guy checking out the ar side. Was either gonna build one or just buy a brown well. But for 1200 sheeesh

[@dallaswoody5458]

Can you still those AR 15 retro now

[@TheJoey3590]

Didn't really care much for the ar15s, but those ar10s. Wow.

[@nemo5335]

the only way that brown AR-10 could be improved is if they added the hollywood flash hider.

[@honorlost84]

I....must....have

[@jamestalbert2624]

These are nice rifles and I'm glad Brownell is doing this, but for the price, I can pay $200.00 more and I can buy an original SP1 Colt.

[@NateTrucker92]

If the receiver isn't grey, I won't buy one....but if there are versions with a grey receiver set then I'm sold.

[@BENKYism]

What countries used the original AR-10? I believe the Netherlands used it.

[@RolleiPollei]

I don't know how much the Dutch actually used them but they did produce the originals for the other countries. I'm aware of Sudan, Portugal, Italy, and Cuba using them. I know there where others but I can't remember at the moment.

[@hkadera]

You had me until the price. Very nice guns.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Listen man it's not an $800 AR which is good In some aspects. They're coming in for under any Daniel defense rifle. Plus you can throw it in a storage unit or a gun safe for 20 years and when you pull it out the iron sights dont have whicked useless batteries that might not even be made anymore

[@skat5268]

Very cool but like many others have stated, no way for $1300. It'll be dam near $1500 or more by the time you get done with shipping, taxes, fees, and FFL transfer.

[@user-pe4yy5xt3o]

They don't have select fire capability, do they?

[@michaelhorn4540]

I want one

[@johnnyblaze4363]

I need a Scarface build

[@louismccall]

One thing I wish I could go the rest of my life without hearing is anything new about "AR-15". This stuff is cool, only cause its retro. I really want us to place the AR-15 next to drum breaks.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Louis A. McCaII II at least it isn't another Tacticool quad railed gigamathingy...

[@louismccall]

Beuwen The Dragon I’ll take that... as long as it doesn’t have a buffer tube or rear charging handle... cause those two things just make no sense to me.

[@yeyonge]

That brown one reminds me of fallout new vegas

[@Sandhill1988]

The 601 was 1 /14 twist not 1 /12.

[@kato4272]

Do want

[@ferntheyoutuber9960]

Wtf I want That NCR rifle.

[@cofishfinder7269]

At those prices, I think I’d take an m1a, instead.

[@COMMANDandConquer199]

They're asking too much for these, plain and simple. You can build a more period correct piece for way less.

[@coreyholsinger4675]

How ? I’d like to

[@RezboyKey]

I want the M16a1 and the 601 rifle.🔫🔫🔫

[@fluff2001]

I like the Colt A4 rifle ...... Is that considered "retro " ?

[@shockwave._.8098]

Is the m16 or m4 here I'm only in for the full auto or bump fire even echo trigger

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

You probably won’t own a full auto m16 in your entire life

[@shockwave._.8098]

Yh because the m16 is select fire it can be full or semi auto

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

@@shockwave._.8098 Will you ever have $30K to spend on an M16?

[@shockwave._.8098]

Thats why ill echo trigger a ar15 since bump fire stocks are banned now

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

og Torigaming. com ok, you just basically just said you wouldn't have an M16

[@wesw2552]

Just wish these didn’t t have the 1:12 twist rate...makes them pretty limited

[@Starlesslemon]

Why does nobody make an M16A2 clone?? I want my basic training rifle!

[@davidvanniedek2605]

I hope theses are allowed in Canada

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

David Van Niedek they are still Ar15s, so that would put them on 'restricted/prohibited"?

[@Guardmn]

Sadly.We wont be seeing these rifles here in California anytime soon.Due to The Assault Weapons Ban.

[@Desperado3248]

Guardmn 7315 A smart move by Trump administration would be to classify these as curio and relics and exempt them from state and local restrictions

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

You know, I hear Cali is all about not enforcing laws about 'undocumented" so-an-so's... So perhaps you can get away with an 'undocumented" Ar15... 'what they don't know.." after all... jus sayin mate.. ;)

[@rnichol22]

Just a shame their black and not colt grey

[@kentony7672]

Make some cq 311 since China hasn't given a crap to US patterns then we don't need to give to theirs

[@spiffinz]

The dundums used the wrong front sight with the ar10!

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

spiffinz mind you those are not the production models. They are planning on putting proper front sight posts on them as soon as they get them made. Custom parts ya-know...

[@RyanMiller3039]

None of these are "legal" in New York State. Remind me again why I pay taxes. Isn't there some sort of document written by the government in 1791 that allows me to have one of these?

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

RyanMiller3039 'what the Fed don't know you have,..."

[@RyanMiller3039]

Beuwen The Dragon it's not the feds that are the problem, it's the state. The states have too much power. You got the fed government saying one thing and then you got the state saying the opposite.

[@_newcomer_5763]

Are they full auto like the originals.

[@elifoust7664]

NO

[@MarksmanTV]

The standard models (601, XM16E1 and M16A1) are "meh..." at best... $1300 for all repro parts? You can build one with original parts for less than $1K... Also, their furniture leaves alot to be desired... The 601 furniture is lime green? Way too far off from the original. The Ar15 on the other hand - VERY cool and I will be buying one.

[@DNchap1417]

I'm saving my pennies for the BRN 10 B and the 601 plus 3 dissipator barrels...

[@Im_BlackBurn]

MarksmanTV Does some of this Rifles run in full auto?

[@kilroy5166]

The 601s were lime green if you look at old air force photos, and sure you could build one for less, but then you would be building one, convenience costs.

[@Camopar87]

I built an A2 for less than $700. Even has the mil surplus barrel and upper

[@robertcompton5232]

the green on the 601 is bad.

[@jakezone1]

Yikes!!! cost more for less!

[@shadowblack1987]

Nothing beats paying extra for inferior/old design/look! lol :P

[@paddymack3224]

I want one of these chambered in 7.62x39

[@mrinmoymukherjee3523]

Patrick McQuail. Dont degrade the rifle to accept commie round. It is a capitalist rifle right?????

[@joebuddensbeard6615]

They want 1,200. Naaaaa

[@IronGuardLegionnaire]

make this with wood furniture and Ill buy 3

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Alex Dragomir ... or you could buy them and THEN add wood furniture.... less waiting really..

[@nicholaspietrzak9992]

Asking too much

[@reiheractual]

$1299? Really? I can build a replica of an M16A1 for $850!

[@coreyholsinger4675]

I’m intrigued. How you do that? Where you gettin the parts?

[@gretashapiro4118]

I hope they operate better than they did for the armed forces back then. I hope that's not retro

[@lancelotvt]

Perhaps you should familiarize yourself with the actual history of the M16. The malfunctions were actually due to a variety of factors such as the government switching the powder used in the cartridges which changed the gas tube pressures which caused malfunctions such as stripped rims which led to double feeds. Secondly someone in upper brass apparently thought it was a bright idea to not issue cleaning kits thinking that the rifle never needed to be cleaned. The M16 was met with much resistance in the beginning because everyone still believed in the "one shot one kill" and "bigger is better" mentality. Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqq7n5d5rdNsgZY

[@gretashapiro4118]

lancelotvt thanks

[@EltonL]

they called it the poodle shooter

[@Ballista762]

I don't get the fascination with these.

[@madcowrebel4216]

They aren't performance rifles. They are just tributes to the early line ups that started it all.

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

When you see what originals sell for, then you might understand...

[@louismccall]

I feel like that about AR-15s in general.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Some people prefer 'old school". Either from Vets who used them in wars long gone, or people who's fathers told stories of their trusty M16, or they are just people whom like the classic designs, but don't want to pay premium prices for 40-50 year old used parts... Is kinda the same reason people still like revolvers or 1911s. They shoot, they work, carry on...

[@thomaselder3991]

$1200+ what a joke

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Thomas Elder sure as hell beats the $2500 Retros from Colt...

[@donalddickins8493]

Cool but the reality is that i could get a modern ar10 from aero precision for 1,000 bucks. Way overpriced.

[@nemo5335]

cool, but the reality is no one gives a shit and these will sell like hotcakes precisely because they're NOT modern "tactical" chairborne ranger rifles

[@baneofbanes]

Good thing then nobody is going to buy them for their modernity.

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

It's a shootable collector's rifle, it's not competing with Aero Precision you goof. Sure, you could probably put your own together pretty cheaply, but what you're paying for is to have someone more competent put together a nicer one. Besides, I don't see anyone else making those AR-10s. If you knew what the originals cost, you wouldn't be talking right now.

[@nemo5335]

also authenticity, a lot of these parts had to be special made and brownells did the research to keep everything as close to historical specs as possible. collectors are a huge market, and given as you can't get the real deal of these rifles, i suspect the brownells versions will sell well as the next best thing.