BRN-180M STRIPPED LOWER RECEIVER BLACK AMBIDEXTROUS Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
Overall, reviewers have mixed feelings about the BRN-180M Stripped Lower Receiver. While many appreciate the build quality and unique features, notable frustrations arise from the lack of included parts and the design limitations of the ambidextrous features. Some users find the bolt catch design awkward, impacting overall usability.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Build Quality
67%
Many reviewers praise the fit and finish of the BRN-180M lower receiver, noting its high-quality construction. The aesthetics of the receiver are also positively highlighted, with several users expressing satisfaction with its overall look and feel.
Design Limitations
67%
A number of reviewers express frustration with the ambidextrous design, specifically the lack of a right-side bolt catch. This feature is deemed essential by several users, who find the current design does not effectively meet the needs of left-handed operation, diminishing its intended utility.
Missing Parts
50%
Several reviewers mention disappointment due to the absence of necessary components like the screw pin that is supposed to accompany the unit. This oversight has led to usability issues and delays in fully assembling the lower receiver, causing additional frustration for buyers.
Disappointing thus far
Looked good and sounded good. Came with about 7 or 8, admittedly very minor, but none the less nicks on top of the inside of the receiver. In no way should this effect functionality but is dissapointing when buying a brand new product at the higher end of the price scale! As to functionality - WOULDN'T KNOW - because the lower uses a screw style pin vs. a reg roll pin for the Bolt Catch/Release which, as per product description should be included/installed on the lower, and IT WASN'T! To make matters worse Brownells doesn't have the screw pin in stock and back order might be filled at the end of Jan, which is about 6 weeks away. Will be hunting screw pin now. Further, the Bolt Catch function is not trully Ambi. You cannot catch the bolt from the right side - only release it. Which wouldn't be much of an issue really except that on the Gen 3 Upper the charging handle is on the left now! Defeats the whole darn purpose of an Ambi lower and moving charging handle to the left because there is no way to efficiently lock the bolt back. Makes the set up real combat ineffective because you have to do an AK reach around and in essence let go of the rifle to lock back the bolt and take rifle out of ready position. Not the end of the world but is goofy and awkward considering the entire design. Have to look for a real ambi solution for the Bolt Catch/Release now!

