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#444901 - 12/27/12 01:25 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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ThePuke
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Does this mean all lowers made by Olympic are identical for Olympic-Century? Or does each seller have different specs for the same manufacturer?
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#444916 - 12/27/12 01:56 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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Bugzy
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For the most part they are the same, of course with the exception of the company logo, SN, cal.....etc.
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#444922 - 12/27/12 02:09 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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UBETRUN
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I asked a question here a few months ago about different quality forged lower receivers, why some cost $100 and others were $149. The answer I took away from the discussion is that as long they are in spec dimensionally, there are only cosmetic differences. Since that thread, I have inspected every lower I could with a fine toothed comb and decided the main difference between a "high quality" and a "low quality" AR15 lower receiver is depth of anodizing color and how much time someone spent sanding down the sharp edges.
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#444924 - 12/27/12 02:13 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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Bugzy
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Spot on UBETRUN.
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#444925 - 12/27/12 02:13 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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ThePuke
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So does that mean PSA lowers are somehow 'crap' since they're made by Olympic (doesn't have the best of reputations)? Or are lowers such a easy part to make that there isn't much difference between lowers made by Oly vs. LMT?
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#444937 - 12/27/12 02:44 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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Just Joe
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a lower is a lower!
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#444978 - 12/27/12 04:44 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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ThePuke
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Thanks UBETRUN for the rundown. I guess as long as they dont crack, chip, or strip - they retain their functionality and are fine.
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#444990 - 12/27/12 05:20 PM
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Yes, PSA is absolute garbage. Please send them to me, so I can dispose of them properly for you.
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#445104 - 12/27/12 09:03 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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This As long as it's in Spec and forged. Stay away from cast and plastic.
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#709194 - 04/11/14 10:04 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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Bugzy
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Revival....
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#902515 - 05/25/15 08:14 PM
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Bugzy
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Bump...but not updated. Add/Edit as you see fit.
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#903894 - 05/28/15 11:52 PM
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sousana
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you want the best? titanium ar lower I've got two DPMS steel ar's that use steel upper/lower, traded a grendal .308 for one and a weatherby for the other. Had em metaloyed, been using em since the late 80s and the show little to no wear.
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#925324 - 07/21/15 08:31 AM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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ktyhawk
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Who's lowers were used for the VA Gun Trader lowers that were sold here a couple of years ago?
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#962638 - 10/25/15 08:59 PM
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Bugzy
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List Edit:
Anderson Manufacturing
*Anderson
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#965173 - 11/01/15 06:34 PM
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rromeo
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Who's lowers were used for the VA Gun Trader lowers that were sold here a couple of years ago? Those were through Zombie Defense, and made by JD Machine.
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#1031199 - 04/17/16 07:32 PM
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Bugzy
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Bump
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#1306349 - 01/18/18 04:35 PM
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ktyhawk
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How many new manufactures are in the market now?
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#1317378 - 02/11/18 10:36 AM
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Bcmgunfighter
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How many new manufactures are in the market now? Good question... And last I heard, Olympic Arms closed up shop. http://www.guns.com/2017/01/26/longtime-ar-maker-olympic-arms-going-out-of-business/
Edited by Bcmgunfighter (02/11/18 10:39 AM) Edit Reason: Added link
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#1335558 - 03/27/18 12:49 PM
Re: AR lower manufacturers
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Springfield0612
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I have purchased 3 Anderson lowers at $40/ea not including FFL and NICS fees. After FFL/NICS they came out to about $55/ea. No issues with any of them. I am a budget minded builder and always look for the best deal. The only other lowers I found that can compare in price are polymer and carbon fiber. I went to the Hampton gun show and a vendor was selling the Anderson Lowers for $49/ea. Anderson: http://www.primaryarms.com/anderson-manufacturing-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver-ar-15-a3 (At my time of order they were $39/ea and no limit per customer) Polymer: http://www.tnarmsco.com/new-category-2/Carbon Fiber: https://www.tegraarms.com/Anyone know a good affordable source for BCG's (Bolt Carrier Groups)? I was able to find an Anderson complete BCG for $65 but they are now few and far between and hard to find. I have 1 build left that I am sourcing parts for.
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#1336270 - 03/29/18 02:22 PM
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