Description
Bufferless platforms like the SIG MCX, SIG MPX, and Brownells BRN-180 are great, but they leave you stuck when you want to run a familiar AR-15 collapsible stock. That's exactly the gap the Samson B.R.E. fills. It's a 6-position adjustable carbine receiver extension that lets you bolt a standard mil-spec AR-15 stock onto a firearm that was never built to take a buffer tube, so you keep the adjustability and feel you already know.
What Sets the Samson B.R.E. Apart
The folding Picatinny stock adapter is the headline here. It mounts to a 1913 rail and gives you a side-folding stock, which shrinks your overall footprint for storage, transport, or just keeping things tidy in a bag. The folding mechanism can be removed and reattached for a right-side fold, so you can set it up to clear your charging handle or match your shooting style. There's also a built-in ramp that makes sliding an AR-15 stock onto the extension a lot less fiddly than you'd expect.
Build Quality on the Bufferless Receiver Extension
Samson machines the B.R.E. from 6061-T6 aluminum and finishes it with a type III hardcoat anodize, so it holds up to real use and resists corrosion. The body is skeletonized to trim weight and, as Samson puts it, because it looks good doing it. At roughly 6.7 ounces it won't throw off the balance of a lightweight build. The whole thing is designed, manufactured, and finished in Keene, New Hampshire.
Fitting the Samson B.R.E. to Your Build
Keep in mind the stock itself is not included, so you'll pair this with whatever mil-spec adjustable carbine stock you prefer. Because it plays nicely with SIG-style folding stock adapters and popular bufferless hosts, it's a solid pick for builders and platform conversions who want a clean, foldable setup without reinventing their stock. A little fine-tuning during install is normal when you're bridging different platforms.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samson Manufacturing
- Model: B.R.E.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 04-06143-01
- UPC: 850059556146
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Receiver Extension / Rifle Stock
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Finish: MIL-A-8625 Type III Class 2 Anodize, Matte
- Positions: 6-Position Adjustable
- Stock Mount Type: 1913 Picatinny Rail, Folding
- Fold Direction: Right-Side (removable/reconfigurable)
- Compatibility: Mil-spec AR-15 carbine stocks; SIG MCX, SIG MPX, BRN-180 and other bufferless setups
- Weight: 6.7 oz
- Length: 6.36 in
- Country of Origin: USA (Keene, New Hampshire)
What’s Included
- Samson B.R.E. bufferless receiver extension
- Removable folding Picatinny (1913) stock adapter
Frequently Asked Questions
What firearms is the Samson B.R.E. designed to work with?
It's built for bufferless platforms that can't run a traditional buffer tube, including the SIG Sauer MCX, SIG Sauer MPX, and Brownells BRN-180, along with other bufferless setups. It mounts to a 1913 Picatinny rail and accepts SIG-style folding stock adapters. From there it lets you run a standard mil-spec AR-15 adjustable carbine stock.
Does the B.R.E. bufferless receiver extension come with a stock?
No, the stock is not included. The B.R.E. is the receiver extension and folding Picatinny adapter only, so you'll add whatever mil-spec AR-15 adjustable carbine stock you like. That flexibility is part of the appeal since you can pair it with a stock you already own or one built for your specific setup.
Can the folding mechanism be set up to fold to a specific side?
Yes. The folding mechanism can be removed and reattached to configure a right-side fold, which helps you clear controls or match your preferred handling. Being able to reconfigure it is handy when you're fitting it to different receivers.
What is the B.R.E. made from and where is it built?
It's machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with a Type III hardcoat anodize for durability and corrosion resistance. The body is skeletonized to cut weight down to around 6.7 ounces. Samson designs, manufactures, and finishes it in Keene, New Hampshire.





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