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Join the contest SubscribeFolding stock on a 16 is probably the shortest you can go without SBR
I like it but I don't know how much extra use I'd get out of the folding stock which is the one big bonus over an AR
i think it's the $900 price, for the upper....back in the day I always lusted for one, either a Costa Mesa or Howa built... I think the lack of user friendly barrel swaps is what may be hampering it's popularity, that and the reciprocating charging handle.
I am pretty sure it is made by Primary Weapons Systems. I think I would rather get https://www.primaryweapons.com/product-url-15847Just curious if any of you have one and what your thoughts on it are?
Yeah, that's what I heard, seems legit.The BRN-180 was developed by and is manufactured for Brownell's by PWS. With a lower and SB folding brace, as shown, it weighs in at just 5.75 LB. I've put three together like so far, and everyone seems very happy with them. The recoil is quite soft and the reliability is 100%.
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So, I had heard lots of issues with gas on the MCX, but my Virtus isn't gassy in the slightest from what I have seen (Sandman S & Hybrid). I'm currently having the barrel reduced to 13.7" from 16". I have seen a lot saying the <11" guns and rattler are bad, but I don't have any time with those.Yeah, that's what I heard, seems legit.
Wish sig put the same amount of effort into the mix, it should not be as heavy or as gassy as it is.
So, I had heard lots of issues with gas on the MCX, but my Virtus isn't gassy in the slightest from what I have seen (Sandman S & Hybrid). I'm currently having the barrel reduced to 13.7" from 16". I have seen a lot saying the <11" guns and rattler are bad, but I don't have any time with those.
The virtus is heavy though and I've been really impressed handling the 180 pistols for their lower weight. I wonder if you can put a BRN-180 on a MCX lower??? Would be a cheap way to pick up a .300Blk upper to use with subs for hogs.
I just got one to replace a RRA Varmint upper that weighed a metric ton. Wanted to lighten things up. Got a KNS stock pic rail and an A3 folding stock.
Much less gas in the face, and I like side charging, particularly right side charging, so much better. I also like the reciprocating charging handle as one could actually use some force to chamber a round vs. the AR15’s forward “assist” cough cough. Lefties could have some problems, however.
It also shoots soft, and this is coming from a guy who doesn’t really like recoil.
Someone mentioned barrel availability as an issue, and I hope Brownells makes a bunch of different calibers available. I’d go for a .204.
There seems to be a bunch of buzz around the BRN-180.
Nice,This thread cost me money. I wasn’t planning on getting one, but Brownells has them for $879.99 and RTC is another $30 off. So, I just ordered a 10.5”
I was cheap and took the free shipping so, I should see it around 17 December 2021. I got it in 5.56 and will slap it on one of my SBR lowers for a while. I might get the BRN lower and run it as a pistol for a truck gun in the future.Nice,
let us know how you like it when it shows up. 556 or 300BO?
Awesome.I was cheap and took the free shipping so, I should see it around 17 December 2021. I got it in 5.56 and will slap it on one of my SBR lowers for a while. I might get the BRN lower and run it as a pistol for a truck gun in the future.
I have been shooting a Robinson XCR for a while and just SBR'd a 12" Robinson XCR (waiting on the AFT). They shoot soft because of the adjustable gas block. The Robinson XCR actually became my go to gun and I use it for classes.Awesome.
I think it's interesting that for the longest time I felt that piston guns naturally just recoiled a little sharper than DI guns. Well that changed when I started shooting my lmt piston. Shoots soo nicely.
Between the weight and the recoil of the brn I really find the brn alot more appealing than some of its pedigreed cousins.
What the heck, it’s just money.
Do you have a link you can share?full disclosure kind-of-thing, a couple of guys on TOS allege that the recoil springs are too weak. under the Piston sub-forum.
arfcomfull disclosure kind-of-thing, a couple of guys on TOS allege that their recoil springs are too weak. under the Piston sub-forum.
Weird stuff happens. whats odd is despite having a decent reputation, it seems like at least in a couple cases, they really havent been able to figure out what the issue is. For the price, I would still give one a tryfull disclosure kind-of-thing, a couple of guys on TOS allege that their recoil springs are too weak. under the Piston sub-forum.
but my Gen 2 16" 5.56 shoots great, no problems at all. I use a regular AR-15 lower with the KNS pic-rail receiver end-plate (w/ flange).full disclosure kind-of-thing, a couple of guys on TOS allege that their recoil springs are too weak. under the Piston sub-forum.