Recomendations on buildng an AR LOWER

sneaky pete · September 6, 2008, 04:36 PM

Old Sneaky here: I need to build myself a lower for some of my AR uppers and here is the situation. I've got a Colt Large hole upper and several other specialized uppers so I need a stripped lower with a large hole. Lately I've seen adds for receivers milled out of a solid billet. How do they compare with the standard forgings--both quality and price???. THANX SNEAKY

Tacman · September 7, 2008, 12:19 AM

Pete,

No need to limit your search criteria in selecting your lowers. If you look at Brownells you will find large to small and small to large hole adapters for just a few dollars. That should open up your options.

BHP9 · September 7, 2008, 08:15 AM

I used a Double Star and a DPMS lower parts kit.

Easy install and the quality is excellent.

Trigger pull on the completed lower is very acceptable, and no, I haven't gotten around to test it.

September 6, 2008, 04:36 PM	#1
sneaky pete Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2004 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 510	Recomendations on buildng an AR LOWER Old Sneaky here: I need to build myself a lower for some of my AR uppers and here is the situation. I've got a Colt Large hole upper and several other specialized uppers so I need a stripped lower with a large hole. Lately I've seen adds for receivers milled out of a solid billet. How do they compare with the standard forgings--both quality and price???. THANX SNEAKY

September 7, 2008, 12:19 AM	#2
Tacman Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: Morehead, KY and Roanoke, VA Depending Posts: 108	Pete, No need to limit your search criteria in selecting your lowers. If you look at Brownells you will find large to small and small to large hole adapters for just a few dollars. That should open up your options. __________________ “Simply owning a gun imparts neither knowledge or skill regarding its use. Only study and focused training can provide real capability.” –Pat Goodale You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass." - Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

September 7, 2008, 08:15 AM	#3
BHP9 Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Posts: 76	I used a Double Star and a DPMS lower parts kit. Easy install and the quality is excellent. Trigger pull on the completed lower is very acceptable, and no, I haven't gotten around to test it.