Has anyone here taken notice of Brownells new AR10?

[S.B.]

Outwardly, they appear to mimic the originals, now I'm interested!
Steve

[RWS]

Lots of discussion on internet forums. They're making two versions. The "Dutch" version has a heavy barrel with an open flash suppressor and brown furniture; the "Portuguese" model has a lightweight barrel (1 lb. lighter) with a closed flash suppressor and black furniture. $1,700 or $1,600, respectively.

These only resemble the original AR-10's. They are not exact copies. The biggest point of discontent seems to revolve around the front sight base. Brownell's is using a modified AR-15 front sight base, which has a much less steep angle to it than the original AR-10's. Doesn't look correct at all when you see an original and Brownell's version side by side.

Here's a link to Brownell's Retro Rifle page for anyone who would like to see pictures:
https://www.brownells.com/.aspx/bapid=6 ... ign=Itwine

-Bob

[S.B.]

Decades back, I should of bought one of the Portugugese kits like several of my shooing buddys did but, hind sight has always been better on me the fore sight?
Steve

[RWS]

Same here. I missed out on the Portuguese kits because I was too focused on building M1A's.

You can't have everything. I mean, where would you put it?

-Bob