https://www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-receivers-parts/brn-180-stripped-lower-receiver-forged/

Looks like these are discontinued; the 180-look-alike stripped lowers?

Is there a replacement coming for them/a Gen2 or something, or ...?

We felt like that one had run its course, and are in talks with another source for a different configuration.  

In the meantime, we have these:
BRN-180 Stripped Billet

FM Products 180 compatible lowers

ADM UIC-180 Lower

That being said, all of those have the more traditional lines of the AR-15 mag well, vs the 180 magwell.  How important is it to the 180 community to have the inversely angled magwell of the 180?

I would think having the proper lines of the original 180 lower was kind of the whole point of having a retro 180 build


I was trying to wring out my 10.5" 5.56 gen 2 upper enough to kind of validate it before I marked the lower as an SBR (the 10.5 just isn't reliable enough to do that, so far, even after the PWS piston upgrade)...now I'm glad I didn't mark the lower if they're being discontinued.

Especially now that NoDak Spud isn't a thing anymore and they're not cranking out any almost-clone-perfect lowers anymore..

I have the BRN-180 lower- I bought it specifically because of the aesthetics that make it look more like the original AR180.  

But, from purely a functional standpoint, I agree that traditional AR lowers have better ergonomics.  The sides of the trigger guard are a little sharp on the BRN180, and inserting a magazine requires a little more careful orientation of the mag.  

I don't blame you guys for discontinuing it.  Just sad to see it go.  
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Really bummed to see the classic BRN lower go.

I had one earmarked for purchase in 2024 to go with my BRN upper that I have temporarily sitting on a BA lower.

The downsides of responsible budgeting strike again!

Here's one vote for hoping you bring it back, or something new with those classic lines.

Geez, I guess I slept on that one. I was hoping to do a build in 2024, guess not. I really like the lines of this one.

I had been considering a retro style build.  It seemed to sell well, at least from my browsing perspective. I don`t really see the point of buying the upper now.