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An Homage to the Vietnam Era
The Brownells BRN-16A1® AR-15 Rifle pays tribute to the classic rifle that filled the hands of thousands of members of the U.S. Military during the war in Vietnam, providing modern-day enthusiasts with a faithful reproduction of the classic M16A1 design.
The Brownells BRN-16A1® AR-15 Rifle is a near-exact reproduction of the completed M16A1 design introduced in 1967 and used well into the 1980s as the standard rifle of the U.S. Armed Forces. The rifle is constructed from all-new parts, not relying on any surplus components, and features the magazine fence, chromed bore and chamber and A1-style flash hider.
- Chambered in 5.56 NATO
- Length: 40 inches
- Weight: 6lbs 13oz
- Includes one 20-round magazine
The Brownells BRN-16A1® AR-15 Rifle also features the mil-spec phosphate bolt-carrier group, as well as a 1:12-inch rate of twist and gray-anodized receiver.
MPN#: APCR640314
SKU#: 078-000-402WB
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Comments (4)
The issue with A1 reliability was due to marketing materials that claimed the rifles were “self-maintaining” and thus didn’t need to be cleaned. Needless to say they malfunctioned like crazy in the Vietnamese swamp.
AFAIK no major changes were made to the action in the A2 onward. Still, a retro looking AR should not cost $940
Also an unchromed chamber in an effort to save money, counter to the original, and current, design.
plus they used the incorrect powder in the ammo because the government cheaped out (go figure the ones that don't have to use them dictate how they should be). If the original design hadn't been allowed to be touched by bean counters it would have ran fine. Look at the M16 series now, one of the most reliable and prolific designs to date.
A copy of one of the most hated, biggest piles of crap soldiers had to carry in Vietnam. I've heard stories of soldiers using battlefield pickups over their A1 Rifles due to hating them so much. Now before I get hate mail, I realize these new rifles have much better parts and quality control is much better than Vietnam times...