Announcing What Would Stoner Do 2020!

I'm excited to announce the launch of WWSD2020 - What Would Stoner Do? This is a project that my partner Karl Kasarda and I began several years ago in response to the trend towards heavy AR rifles. Eugene Stoner's original work was based on the idea of using the most modern materials to build a light and handy rifle, and we wanted to reinvigorate that combination 60 years later.

The that end, we chose a selection of components using materials like carbon fiber and polymer, and modern heat treating techniques that eliminate the problems that very light pencil-profile barrels suffered in Stoner's day. The result was a fantastic light, handy, reliable and accurate carbine that quickly became my go-to favorite rifle for practical and competitive shooting.

Today, we are excited to announce that in cooperation with KE Arms and Brownells, we are introducing WWSD2020. KE Arms is putting a new polymer lower receiver into production to fill the void left by other manufacturers, and Brownells will be the exclusive seller of the complete WWSD2020 rifle. So no more searching for a variety of out-of-production parts and compromising on substitutes - the whole thing will be available as a complete package.

Stay tuned to InRangeTV and Brownells for continuing content about the design and its production. Note that some of our upcoming video is not permitted by YouTube's rules, and will instead be hosted directly by Brownells - your one-stop source for all everything WWSD!

[TheEchelon]

Holy shit. I just want to say congratulations. I still remember when the Forgotten Weapons had a theme song and a sound came through the camera's mic. Here you are cooperating with gun manufacturers to build a gun based on sound engineering with some history behind it with your guys approval. Some way to go.

[ozthegreater]

On this day Gun Jesus spoke a rifle into existence

[hakonandreasolaussen]

Looks like Ian is fresh back from a Pirates of the Caribbean shoot

[JohnCBobcat]

Appropriate that this is being released on Eugene Stoner's birthday.

[RichardCranium]

He who turned water into rifle just to fill the needs of the masses - all hail thee!

[CeltKnight]

A dear friend of mine built an AR using one of those polymer lowers a few years back. It was and remains an excellent, light, nearly perfect rifle.

[levis.]

Hearing Ian say that their content is "too spicy" made my day

[sadfunda]

crazy coincidence, i just finished watching the WWSD playlist literally yesterday. happy to see more, its really interesting
especially living in a country with no guns, all this stuff is crazy cool

[gp]

Gun Jesus giving us the best early Christmas present.

[Spike-]

I was not expecting this but I am very much on board! I never thought you guys would revisit the WWSD project

[panzerabwerkanone]

I absolutely loved the first WWSD series! I have one of the 1st Gen. CAVARMS polymer lowers. I tried to buy a second but was too late as they went out of stock and production. I look forward to what you, Karl, KE Arms and Brownells have in store for us.

[tyjax]

It’s sad that most people don’t even know who Eugene Stoner is. :( R.I.P A great video as always! Thanks so much for what you do Ian!

[KingdomOfDimensions]

Thanks for both undertaking this project with Brownells and KE Arms, as well as sharing it on Forgotten Weapons. I'd have heard the news through InrangeTV but you two and this fantastic AR deserve all the attention you can get.

[Vhite]

Oh, from the title I thought you guys were just gonna get high and try to design a gun.

I never thought I'd see those crazy lowers for sale again!

[ZXaber]

Way to go Ian and Carl! It’s great you were able to do something this big.

[Tsototar]

So I suppose there'll be two versions, and one will be called the "Ian", and one called the "Karl"?

[jedibike]

This is fantastic news. Thank you Ian, Karl, Russel, & Brownells. Put me down for one.
-Proud Patreon supporter since 2015

[toastedt]

Thanks Ian, definitely have to keep an eye out for when they hit the market. Excellent way of reapplying old ideas with novel materials/engineering.

[akompsupport]

Glad they took on this project. I think it moves the industry forward.