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Old November 11, 2008, 09:03 PM   #1
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AR Lower?

I found a new DPMS complete lower assembly with adjustable stock for $205.00. Around $245.00 after shipping and FFL fee. Good deal?
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Old November 11, 2008, 10:12 PM   #2
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I paid about $270 for a LMT (Defender 2000) lower with adjustable stock and ambi safety, here locally. Tax :barf: pushed it close to $300.
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Old November 11, 2008, 10:27 PM   #3
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Yeah, it's close. I got a stripped lower, stock and innards for under $200.00 altogether, but only by a buck. I just happened to luck in on sales and a place that had a stripped lower for $99.00. That cost me $101.00 delivered and another $10.00 for the transfer. Stock was $42.00 and the innards for 46.00.

DPMS is supposed to be a good make.

By the way, get it while you can. Have fun finding an upper.

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Old November 11, 2008, 10:28 PM   #4
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Anybody know where I can get some stripped lowers?
Will I be stuck with them,after the inauguration?
Local shop is out of ars and aks already.
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Old November 11, 2008, 10:31 PM   #5
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If they have it in stock that is not a bad price, especially given the recent shortages.

I paid $230 in person (plus $10 NICS fee) about a year ago for a DPMS complete carbine lower. Not a bargain then but fair enough for the convenience (here and now) of a stocking gun show dealer.
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Old November 11, 2008, 10:49 PM   #6
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Try www.essentialarms.com for great lowers at a great price. I built on one and like it.
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Old November 12, 2008, 06:03 AM   #7
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Jump on stripped lowers if you can. The new administration will likely look at the assault weapon ban very soon.
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Old November 12, 2008, 07:24 AM   #8
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www.lowerreceivers.com will have lowers coming in by the end of the month. Taking preorders now.
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Old November 12, 2008, 08:44 AM   #9
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I'd say it's a decent deal. Not an outstanding deal, but decent.
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Old November 12, 2008, 12:13 PM   #10
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Wow that price and I could almost have two Essential Arms stripped lowers. I think they give a discount if you buy more then one.
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Old November 12, 2008, 04:33 PM   #11
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I'm paying $110 for stripped Stag lowers, with no transfer fee.
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Old November 13, 2008, 04:42 PM   #12
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Stripped lower price < complete lower price

DUH! I can also buy a trigger group for less than a stripped lower. So what?

Maybe the OP wants a complete lower.
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Old November 13, 2008, 11:49 PM   #13
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Lowers are gone, there is about a 3 to 6 month wait at this time.
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Old November 14, 2008, 09:23 AM   #14
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Thought I was getting 6 Stag lowers. My supplier e-mailed me today and told me that he's only able to give each of his customers 3 lowers, and that, in fact, the supply is drying up.
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