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The Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle |
The '''Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle (B.E.A.R.)''' is an [[assault rifle]] based on the [[M16_rifle|M16/M4 series]]. It is produced by the [[Adcor Defense]] Company and is one of the the contenders in the [[Carbine_Competition|US Army Individual Carbine Competition]]. |
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==History== |
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In 2005, Adcor Defense was contracted by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company|Colt]] to produce upper receivers for the [[M4 Carbine]]. Adcor was able to produce 1,000 uppers per day, compared to 450 uppers per day that Colt was able to manufacture.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na8GvSI9MWo Adcor Defense] - Youtube.com (0.48-1.10)</ref> After years of production, designer [[Mike Brown]] decided to improve upon the weapon. His end product was the Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle (B.E.A.R.). He claimed it was not a “new and improved” AR, but a patented revolutionary gas piston system with other key features that set it apart from all other M4-type rifles.<ref>[http://www.adcorindustries.com/wordpress/index.php/about-adcor-defense/ Mike Brown] - About Adcor Defense</ref> |
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==Design details== |
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General ergonomics of the Rifle are similar to the M4, except that the Rifle also has a Forward placed charging handle. Technical differences are that the Rifle is a [[Gas-operated_reloading|piston based]] system like the Heckler & Koch HK416 or AK47. |
General ergonomics of the Rifle are similar to the M4, except that the Rifle also has a Forward placed charging handle. Technical differences are that the Rifle is a [[Gas-operated_reloading|piston based]] system like the Heckler & Koch HK416 or AK47. |
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==Referances== |
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* [http://www.defensereview.com/adcor-defense-gas-piston-rifle-gprbrown-enhanced-automatic-rifle-bear-gas-pistonop-rod-driven-tactical-ar-riflecarbinesbr-with-forward-charging-handle-video/ Defensereview.com] |
* [http://www.defensereview.com/adcor-defense-gas-piston-rifle-gprbrown-enhanced-automatic-rifle-bear-gas-pistonop-rod-driven-tactical-ar-riflecarbinesbr-with-forward-charging-handle-video/ Defensereview.com] |
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* [http://www.adcorindustries.com/wordpress |
* [http://www.adcorindustries.com/wordpress/ Adcor Defense website] |
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[[Category:5.56 mm firearms]] |
[[Category:5.56 mm firearms]] |
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Revision as of 17:20, 21 October 2012
| Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle | |
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| Type | Assault rifle/carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mike Brown |
| Manufacturer | Adcor Defense |
| Produced | 2010–present |
| Variants | BEAR Elite |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Action | Rotating bolt, selective fire |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,800 ft/s (850 m/s) (5.56 mm from a 14.5 in barrel) |
| Feed system | STANAG-compliant magazine |
The Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle (B.E.A.R.) is an assault rifle based on the M16/M4 series. It is produced by the Adcor Defense Company and is one of the the contenders in the US Army Individual Carbine Competition.
History
In 2005, Adcor Defense was contracted by Colt to produce upper receivers for the M4 Carbine. Adcor was able to produce 1,000 uppers per day, compared to 450 uppers per day that Colt was able to manufacture.[1] After years of production, designer Mike Brown decided to improve upon the weapon. His end product was the Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle (B.E.A.R.). He claimed it was not a “new and improved” AR, but a patented revolutionary gas piston system with other key features that set it apart from all other M4-type rifles.[2]
Design details
General ergonomics of the Rifle are similar to the M4, except that the Rifle also has a Forward placed charging handle. Technical differences are that the Rifle is a piston based system like the Heckler & Koch HK416 or AK47.
Referances
- ^ Adcor Defense - Youtube.com (0.48-1.10)
- ^ Mike Brown - About Adcor Defense