Videos tagged with AR-180

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly of the SAR-80, a semi-automatic rifle based on the AR-18 design. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the process, highlighting its simplicity and the dual recoil spring system. The SAR-80 is noted for its stamped steel construction and short-stroke gas piston operation, making it a robust, no-frills military firearm.

This guide details the installation of the Aly & Kaufman AKB-23 bullpup conversion kit for the Brownells BRN-180 upper. The kit aims to provide an L85/SA80-like experience using the AR-180's mechanical lineage. It covers assembly of the kit components, attachment of the upper receiver, and installation of furniture and sights, emphasizing the unique bullpup controls. Range testing is recommended to confirm functionality and handling.

This video details the AKB23 kit, a conversion that allows users to build an L85-style rifle using a BRN180 upper receiver. The guide covers the assembly process, highlighting the components and their installation. It emphasizes that this is a clone build for fun, not a combat or competition rifle, and discusses historical context and potential functional quirks like the reciprocating charging handle.

This video explores a rare, non-functional bullpup mock-up of the Armalite AR-18, created by Sterling Armaments. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details the AR-18's design as a more affordable and manufacturable alternative to the AR-15, highlighting its short-stroke gas system and stamped metal construction. The mock-up's history is discussed, including its potential development for law enforcement and its surprising exhibition in 1976, despite being non-operational.

This review of the Brownells BRN-180 Gen 3 upper receiver highlights its improvements over the Gen 2, particularly the non-reciprocating charging handle and improved gas system. The video provides a detailed look at the build, shooting impressions, and comparisons to other platforms. It's presented by Elliott Delp and Sparky, who offer practical insights and hands-on experience.

This video provides an expert-level overview of an Armalite AR-18 parts kit, detailing its components and historical context. Mark Serbu, a gun designer, examines the kit, highlighting its origins from Sterling in England, Costa Mesa, California, and Hawa Hoa in Japan. He discusses the differences between the AR-18 (machine gun) and AR-180 (semi-auto), noting the auto sear's location in the upper receiver. The video also touches on the unique gas system with a fixed piston and moving cylinder, the barrel extension integrated into the trunnion, and the challenges of repairing a torch-cut receiver.

This video provides a detailed review of the Brownells BRN-180 Gen 2 upper receiver, highlighting its short-stroke gas piston system and AR-180 heritage. The presenters discuss its build configuration, shooting characteristics, and compare it to other piston systems like the Sig Spear LT and PSA Jackal. They note its suitability for compact builds and suppressed use, while also pointing out potential drawbacks like the reciprocating side charging handle and open bolt carrier group design.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the Brownells BRN-180 Gen 3 upper receiver, highlighting key improvements over previous generations. The video emphasizes the new retention pin for recoil springs and the improved debris seal. The presenter, with high authority as an established firearms reviewer, demonstrates practical firearm maintenance.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the PSA Jakl and the Brownells BRN-180, focusing on their design philosophies, operating systems, and user experience. The presenter highlights the Jakl's AR-15/AK hybrid long-stroke gas piston system and non-reciprocating charging handle, contrasting it with the BRN-180's short-stroke gas piston system and its direct lineage to the AR-180 design. Both firearms are noted for their compatibility with standard AR-15 lowers, offering alternatives to traditional direct impingement systems.

This video reviews the Brownells BRN-180 upper receiver, highlighting its design inspired by Eugene Stoner's AR-10. The presenter discusses its short-stroke piston system, the absence of a buffer tube, and its availability in various calibers and barrel lengths. The BRN-180 is presented as a modern interpretation of a classic design.

This guide details how to install a muzzle device on a BRN-180 upper receiver, a process that differs from traditional AR-15 uppers due to its trunnion design. The video demonstrates securing the receiver in a vice using padded jaws and then threading on the muzzle device with a crush washer, emphasizing proper torque application. It also briefly mentions an alternative method for stubborn devices involving barrel vice jaws.