Best AR lower?

Chainsaw · 01-06-2010, 06:36 PM

So I want to build an AR based rifle, what is a good lower that isnt some super zoot or custom just a good piece.

Thanks

Chainsaw · 01-06-2010, 06:39 PM

Oh, and I also dont want the lower to have a stock on it, I already have the Vltor in mind.

Discuss...

FatFugg · 01-06-2010, 07:16 PM

It's kinda up to you which one you choose & what price range you want to be in, but all of these companies make good stuffs.

DPMS
Sun Devil
S&W
Rock River
Armalite
Bushmaster
Stag
Tactical Innovations
POF
Noveske
Sabre Defense
& I'm sure there are other good lowers available.

I have an affinity for billet parts so personally I would choose a Tactical Innovations, POF or Sun Devil billet lower.

You can't go wrong with any of these companies products though. As long as the lower is in spec, you will be just fine.

I know PKFirearms.com has some Rock River blems for pretty cheap right now.

http://www.pkfirearms.com/content/1/20/78/100

chowser2 · 01-06-2010, 07:20 PM

Arms LLC. lower in aloha oregon makes lowers how ever you want, if you want it with no stock or trigger or whatever, I have one on my 6.5 grendel it is mil spec and fit and finish are great

they are cheap too mine was a complete lower with a 6 position stock was $265

Metonymy · 01-06-2010, 08:08 PM

Go to Surplus Ammo & Arms in Lakewood.

They have Aero Precision lowers (made in Tacoma) along with a DPMS lower parts kit for like $119 I believe it is. Give them a buzz to verify the price. :)

sunofnun · 01-06-2010, 08:41 PM

fugg pretty much summed it up.

what's your price range..

here's a couple thing's I think about when building an AR.

A. am I building a MONSTER
B. am I building to a budget

if the scenario is A then it might take me several months to a year to save up to buy all the parts..
in that case, I'd go Noveske, POF or Sabre Defence

if the scenario is B then you need to look at the sum total and work backwards to see what you can afford for each set of parts..

stripped lowers can go from under $100 if you wait long enough to over $300.

you can find a stag, rock river, or DPMS close to a hundred if you hunt around.

Chainsaw · 01-07-2010, 09:59 AM

So I guess my next question is what all different calibers will fit in the mag well of a 5.56?
Basiclly what my "plan" is, is to build a rifle that will shoot 5.45 first (i shoot a hell of alot), then later buy an upper for a "bigger" cartrige. I figure since they are so modgular Ill build one they eventually turn that one into two rifle and so one. ...thoughts?

low80elco · 01-07-2010, 02:26 PM

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Chainsaw · 01-07-2010, 03:54 PM

Not to be a dick but please post your own thread question, I hate it when people piggy back there question on other peoples discusions.

low80elco · 01-07-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw

Not to be a dick but please post your own thread question, I hate it when people piggy back there question on other peoples discusions.

I apologize for offending you. The poster asked the question "What is the best AR lower". After seeing a response mention this brand I assumed any answer to my question may give the poster insight for his future purchase. Just trying to keep this AR lower conversation going.

Chainsaw · 01-07-2010, 06:27 PM

No problem, Appreciate the respect, and lots given back to.

Chainsaw · 01-07-2010, 06:28 PM

So I think the two rounds Ive decided on are the 5.45 for plinking and the 6.8 for....hunting...

Idaho559 · 01-11-2010, 08:55 AM

There are a few differences between lowers mfg out there, but you need to know that many of the AR-15 lowers are made by the same shop and then sold to DPMS, Wilson, Bushmaster,ECT. Here is a guide

Lewis Machine & Tool makes
•LMT
•Lauer
•DS Arms
•PWA
•Eagle
•Armalite
•Knights Armament
•Barrett
Continental Machine Tool "CMT" makes
•Stag
•Rock River Arms
•High Standard
•Noveske
•Century (New)
•Global Tactical
•CLE
•S&W
•MGI
•Wilson Tactical
•Grenadier Precision
•Colt
LAR Manufacturing makes
•LAR
•Bushmaster
•Ameetec
•DPMS
•CMMG
•Double Star
•Fulton Armory
•Spike's Tactical

I use CMT lowers, theres nothing wrong with the others but CMT seems to work well for me. I buy "Jard" triggers for them and they are awesome. The CMT lowers seem to match up well with most uppers on the market.

ChixNBoozeNGunsNFireYEAH · 01-12-2010, 10:24 PM

Mega FTW. Comes from Rainier Arms, the same guys that do a lot of machining for Noveske, Daniel Defense, and POF.

Rainier Arms, LLC™ | Browse | Receivers - Lowers | Mega Billet Lower

Chainsaw · 01-14-2010, 03:31 PM

Hmm..good info guys, I sure like the price on that Mega...

Cody1877 · 01-14-2010, 06:36 PM

The best AR money can buy is only good when your in a canoe going through some rapids on your way yo a 500 foot waterfall and you lose your ore and your ar has a wide stock that can be used instead.

Monster4570 · 01-14-2010, 07:48 PM

^^^HAHA!!^^^

Awesome. Not much of an AR fan?

Trlsmn · 01-14-2010, 08:02 PM

RGUNS - RGUNS AR-15 Lower Receivers - 5.56mm: Stripped
$55

I have 7 of these myself! (not for sale)

Iansstud · 01-20-2010, 02:02 PM

Spikes Tactical.... $89.99 forged lower with or without pictogram

01-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#1
Chainsaw Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: kenmore wa Posts: 24	Best AR lower? So I want to build an AR based rifle, what is a good lower that isnt some super zoot or custom just a good piece. Thanks

01-06-2010, 07:16 PM	#3
FatFugg Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Dri-Shities Posts: 560	It's kinda up to you which one you choose & what price range you want to be in, but all of these companies make good stuffs. DPMS Sun Devil S&W Rock River Armalite Bushmaster Stag Tactical Innovations POF Noveske Sabre Defense & I'm sure there are other good lowers available. I have an affinity for billet parts so personally I would choose a Tactical Innovations, POF or Sun Devil billet lower. You can't go wrong with any of these companies products though. As long as the lower is in spec, you will be just fine. I know PKFirearms.com has some Rock River blems for pretty cheap right now. http://www.pkfirearms.com/content/1/20/78/100 Last edited by FatFugg; 01-06-2010 at 07:19 PM.

01-07-2010, 02:26 PM	#8
low80elco Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 16	deleted Last edited by low80elco; 01-07-2010 at 04:50 PM.

01-11-2010, 08:55 AM	#13
Idaho559 Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 From: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 2	lowers There are a few differences between lowers mfg out there, but you need to know that many of the AR-15 lowers are made by the same shop and then sold to DPMS, Wilson, Bushmaster,ECT. Here is a guide Lewis Machine & Tool makes •LMT •Lauer •DS Arms •PWA •Eagle •Armalite •Knights Armament •Barrett Continental Machine Tool "CMT" makes •Stag •Rock River Arms •High Standard •Noveske •Century (New) •Global Tactical •CLE •S&W •MGI •Wilson Tactical •Grenadier Precision •Colt LAR Manufacturing makes •LAR •Bushmaster •Ameetec •DPMS •CMMG •Double Star •Fulton Armory •Spike's Tactical I use CMT lowers, theres nothing wrong with the others but CMT seems to work well for me. I buy "Jard" triggers for them and they are awesome. The CMT lowers seem to match up well with most uppers on the market.

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01-06-2010, 06:39 PM	#2
Chainsaw Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: kenmore wa Posts: 24	Oh, and I also dont want the lower to have a stock on it, I already have the Vltor in mind. Discuss...

01-06-2010, 07:20 PM	#4
chowser2 Gunslinger Joined: Aug 2009 From: portland OR Posts: 51	Arms LLC. lower in aloha oregon makes lowers how ever you want, if you want it with no stock or trigger or whatever, I have one on my 6.5 grendel it is mil spec and fit and finish are great they are cheap too mine was a complete lower with a 6 position stock was $265

01-06-2010, 08:08 PM	#5
Metonymy Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington Posts: 370	Go to Surplus Ammo & Arms in Lakewood. They have Aero Precision lowers (made in Tacoma) along with a DPMS lower parts kit for like $119 I believe it is. Give them a buzz to verify the price. :)

01-06-2010, 08:41 PM	#6
sunofnun Moderator Joined: Jan 2009 From: lynnhood Posts: 608	fugg pretty much summed it up. what's your price range.. here's a couple thing's I think about when building an AR. A. am I building a MONSTER B. am I building to a budget if the scenario is A then it might take me several months to a year to save up to buy all the parts.. in that case, I'd go Noveske, POF or Sabre Defence if the scenario is B then you need to look at the sum total and work backwards to see what you can afford for each set of parts.. stripped lowers can go from under $100 if you wait long enough to over $300. you can find a stag, rock river, or DPMS close to a hundred if you hunt around.

01-07-2010, 09:59 AM	#7
Chainsaw Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: kenmore wa Posts: 24	So I guess my next question is what all different calibers will fit in the mag well of a 5.56? Basiclly what my "plan" is, is to build a rifle that will shoot 5.45 first (i shoot a hell of alot), then later buy an upper for a "bigger" cartrige. I figure since they are so modgular Ill build one they eventually turn that one into two rifle and so one. ...thoughts?

01-07-2010, 03:54 PM	#9
Chainsaw Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: kenmore wa Posts: 24	Not to be a dick but please post your own thread question, I hate it when people piggy back there question on other peoples discusions.

01-07-2010, 06:27 PM	#11
Chainsaw Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: kenmore wa Posts: 24	No problem, Appreciate the respect, and lots given back to.

01-07-2010, 06:28 PM	#12
Chainsaw Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: kenmore wa Posts: 24	So I think the two rounds Ive decided on are the 5.45 for plinking and the 6.8 for....hunting...

01-12-2010, 10:24 PM	#14
ChixNBoozeNGunsNFireYEAH Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2009 From: Redmond, WA Posts: 25	Mega FTW. Comes from Rainier Arms, the same guys that do a lot of machining for Noveske, Daniel Defense, and POF. Rainier Arms, LLC™ \| Browse \| Receivers - Lowers \| Mega Billet Lower

01-14-2010, 03:31 PM	#15
Chainsaw Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: kenmore wa Posts: 24	Hmm..good info guys, I sure like the price on that Mega...

01-14-2010, 06:36 PM	#16
Cody1877 Gunslinger Joined: Nov 2009 From: Yakima Posts: 18	The best AR money can buy is only good when your in a canoe going through some rapids on your way yo a 500 foot waterfall and you lose your ore and your ar has a wide stock that can be used instead.

01-14-2010, 07:48 PM	#17
Monster4570 Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: Winthrop, WA Posts: 40	^^^HAHA!!^^^ Awesome. Not much of an AR fan?

01-14-2010, 08:02 PM	#18
Trlsmn Peashooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: North Portland Posts: 5	RGUNS - RGUNS AR-15 Lower Receivers - 5.56mm: Stripped $55 I have 7 of these myself! (not for sale)

01-20-2010, 02:02 PM	#19
Iansstud Gunslinger Joined: Sep 2009 From: whatcom, washington Posts: 23	Spikes Tactical.... $89.99 forged lower with or without pictogram