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one4gatr · July 28, 2012, 11:09 AM

I have made the decision after tons of reading and research to build my first AR. As a newbie I'm probably only going to build the lower and buy a completed upper. My question is I see that everyone and their brother makes a stripped lower and I can't seem to tell the difference from one to the other. Why would I spend $200 on a Spikes when I can buy a PSA for $100? I get the price variation on the uppers but can't for the life of me understand the huge price differences when it comes to lowers. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark

July 28, 2012, 11:09 AM	#1
one4gatr Member Join Date: May 23, 2012 Posts: 32	1st time AR build - Lower Quality Question I have made the decision after tons of reading and research to build my first AR. As a newbie I'm probably only going to build the lower and buy a completed upper. My question is I see that everyone and their brother makes a stripped lower and I can't seem to tell the difference from one to the other. Why would I spend $200 on a Spikes when I can buy a PSA for $100? I get the price variation on the uppers but can't for the life of me understand the huge price differences when it comes to lowers. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mark