Your thoughts on ar lowers?

[Brownie]

Just looking for a general opinion on lowers? My question i guess is a smith and wesson more desirable than a lmt, or a rock river or vice versa? I notice colts seem to command a lil higher price? What everyone wants a dancin pony? I guess more importantly is there a particular brand I should shy away from. Thanks all

 

[Fireaxes]

If I was to build another AR, I would go with a Spikes tactical. Some people like the upper and lower to match. So they pick the upper they want first, then get a lower to match.
There are so many lowers out there now. Seems like I see a new one every day. I don't know if there are any truly bad ones, I haven't seen enough of them first hand for a good answer.

 

[shooter521]

Just looking for a general opinion on lowers? My question i guess is a smith and wesson more desirable than a lmt, or a rock river or vice versa?

"More desirable" in what way? And by whom?

I don't pay much heed to the "fit and finish" aspect of the various brands, as my guns are built to be run and will not stay looking "showroom new" for very long anyway. MHO - as long as all the holes are the right size and in the right place, pick the logo you like the best and/or the lowest price, and buy it.

I notice colts seem to command a lil higher price?

Colt does not sell just lowers, AFAIK. So whenever you see a Colt lower for sale, it came from a complete gun at some point. Those who have Colt lowers to sell will price them higher due to their relative rarity, and because there are a lot of Colt fans out there willing to pay handsomely for them.

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[Marc]

as long as its not polymer like a hesse or vulcan i really dont care

(no thats not mine, i found it on google)

 

[Fordtough25]

Wow that's bad news! From what I have seen they are all pretty much the same. Like already said, pick a brand you like and go with it!

 

[reaper101]

not to jack your thread, but what do you guys think of MEGA machine shops lowers? i really like the looks of there billet lower.

 

[dom1104]

I used Daniel Defense lowers.

But thats just cause I can buy them for dealer prices, if not I would probably use Spikes tactical or something cheap.

 

[DialTone301]

As long as it is in spec and you like the roll marks don't worry about it.

 

[OneBadV8]

Here is some info on who actually makes which lower.

AR Lower Receiver FAQ (56k beware) MMS, CMT, LAR, LMT compared... - AR15.COM

Keep in mind that just because a lower is made by the same company that doesn't automatically mean it has the same specs or standards.

 

[Zoub]

Whatever Shooter521 will give the best deal on.

Last time it was a stack of Rock Rivers.

 

[abnk]

MHO - as long as all the holes are the right size and in the right place, pick the logo you like the best and/or the lowest price, and buy it.

I would "at the correct angles" to the above. I have had bad luck with RRA lowers and pistol grip screw hole angles.

 

[noobert]

Mega is high quality