Buying an Anderson lower? Read this.

[phoneman7455]

I just went to True Value in Greensburg and bought a couple of 3/4" Allen head machine screws for $.50 each. Also had problems getting MOE on Anderson lower, took a flat file to inside of grip

 

[jLr]

I consider this normal for Anderson lowers. I've built several and all have been the same. The reason some do not notice is that Magpul grips come with a shorter grip screw as do some LPKs. Personally I have always just used a few washers as spacers just because I've had them laying around. Buying a shorter grip screw is probably the best fix.

Every Anderson lower I've seen has been GTG.

 

[87iroc]

I built one last year and went the washer route I believe.

 

[halfmileharry]

I ran into this on my Spikes "Peckerhead" when I changed to the MOE grip. It was fine with the stock M4 grip but the MOE would move close to an 1/8". I had more screws here and found one close to 1/4" shorter and went that route.

 

[Amishman44]

I have an Anderson lower and just went downstairs and checked it...and, lo-and-behold, it's only tapped about 3/4 of the way through as well!

Just curious, but is the screw that Anderson includes with their lower parts kit(s) shorter than others, specifically for that depth of the tap?

 

[Hookeye]

It took a phone call to Magpul, to figure out the screw hole issue?

Shorten the screw, or tap all the way through............should have been obvious.

 

[1775usmarine]

It took a phone call to Magpul, to figure out the screw hole issue?

Shorten the screw, or tap all the way through............should have been obvious.

I prefer to tap all the way through for her satisfaction.

 

[iCarry]

Thanks for the heads up. I picked up two of these a few days ago and just ordered a moe lower kit from PSA. I'll be interested to see if I have the same issue.

 

[mammynun]

I bought 3 when I found them on sale. Only one is threaded all the way through. Not a big deal, but I can see how it could be irritating for some ppl.

 

[KG1]

I must be lucky with them. I've probably had 4 of them and never had an issue.

 

[PGRChaplain]

I've assembled 7 on Anderson lowers, had to chase the Threads on one. Threaded all the way, they used a Dull Tap.

 

[Ruffnek]

Over a year later and I'm still happy with mine.

 

[padawan]

We always (usually) run a 1/4x28 tap on new lowers when installing grips. Use a ss hex cap 1" 1/4x28 bolt with star washer.

 

[churchmouse]

I've assembled 7 on Anderson lowers, had to chase the Threads on one. Threaded all the way, they used a Dull Tap.

They must run the tooling until it dies.

 

[seedubs1]

Crap manufacturer using crap machining practices. No surprise here. Parts is not parts.

They must run the tooling until it dies.

 

[2in1evtime]

I have never had a problem with any i used, for the price they can't be beat

 

[seedubs1]

1) Then you aren't looking hard enough
2) Yes they can

I have never had a problem with any i used, for the price they can't be beat

 

[jgressley2003]

1) Then you aren't looking hard enough
2) Yes they can

Who has a better deal? Which one is better and what makes it better?

 

[churchmouse]

Just a note......I had a new in the box Rock that I tried to assemble a few days ago......It was a mess.
Just took some time/effort to clean up a few areas but I will say they all screw up now and then.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

I also have to run a tap.1st time,ground screw a 1\8 or so.Next one,tapped it further.The appearance and fit( minus tap issue) has improved much from a few years back.Rural King,$ 58.00 out the door.Kind of hard to beat.