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
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
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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
they are cheap too mine was a complete lower with a 6 position stock was $265
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.:top:
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.:top:
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
Rainier Arms, LLC™ | Browse | Receivers - Lowers | Mega Billet Lower
