Blemished Lowers ???

[FLIPCO]

I have never seen and compared one to that isn't blemished....but is it just that they have visual imperfections such as scratches, nicks, etc or do some have holes that are not lined up for any pins???.......I've seen some Aero Precision blemished lowers for around $65 and some Anderson blemished lowers for around $42.....Is a blemished lower worth it or spend like an extra $50 for a Spikes lower or one from another manufacturer that isn't blemished?

[Great-Kazoo]

if cosmetics are not a problem for you, buy one, or 2. Unless you're building a safe queen. Most of the blems i looked at were minor imperfections with finish.

[SouthPaw]

If you look hard enough on none blem lowers you can usually find imperfections. I recently purchased a blem from PSA and could not find anything. YMMV.

[blacklabel]

If it's from a reputable manufacturer, it'll be cosmetic. I've seen some lowers that were simply just out of spec though. I wouldn't have an issue buying a PSA or Anderson blem lower.

[merl]

If it's from a reputable manufacturer, it'll be cosmetic. I've seen some lowers that were simply just out of spec though. I wouldn't have an issue buying a PSA or Anderson blem lower.

If it is not a reputable manufacturer it may well be out of spec even if not marked as blemished...
(got one here that I had to take a file to)

[blacklabel]

If it is not a reputable manufacturer it may well be out of spec even if not marked as blemished...
(got one here that I had to take a file to)

Indeed. I won't touch an R Guns lower for that reason.

[Sharpienads]

I don't buy anything except blemished lowers now. Most of the time you have to really search for the blemish. Blemished should still be in-spec

[HoneyBadger]

Blemished should still be in-spec
Most of the time, the manufacturer specifically says that they are cosmetic blems only. I also only buy blem lowers, mostly from PSA.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I have never seen and compared one to that isn't blemished....but is it just that they have visual imperfections such as scratches, nicks, etc or do some have holes that are not lined up for any pins???.......I've seen some Aero Precision blemished lowers for around $65 and some Anderson blemished lowers for around $42.....Is a blemished lower worth it or spend like an extra $50 for a Spikes lower or one from another manufacturer that isn't blemished?

Aero makes spikes lowers. Spikes also sell their blem lowers for $65 when they available


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[AR_ART]

My Noveske lower is a "chainsaw", which from what I understand is a "blem". While I've not sat and totally examined it with a "fine tooth comb" there is nothing glaring that I can see and as they state its cosmetic so I've had zero issues with mine...

[ChunkyMonkey]

My Noveske lower is a "chainsaw", which from what I understand is a "blem". While I've not sat and totally examined it with a "fine tooth comb" there is nothing glaring that I can see and as they state its cosmetic so I've had zero issues with mine...

That one has tight tolerance on the rear take down pin hole. [Coffee] I liked it because it doesn't rattle and fit real tight.

[SouthPaw]

Most of the time, the manufacturer specifically says that they are cosmetic blems only. I also only buy blem lowers, mostly from PSA.

I purchased a PSA blem lower and I could not find a comestic blem anywhere. I did find that it is EXTREMELY tight on 4 different uppers though and that may be the blem. It takes some tools to drive the take down pins out all the way.

[HoneyBadger]

I purchased a PSA blem lower and I could not find a comestic blem anywhere. I did find that it is EXTREMELY tight on 4 different uppers though and that may be the blem. It takes some tools to drive the take down pins out all the way.
I like that all of my PSA blems are so tight fitting. :)

[SouthPaw]

I like that all of my PSA blems are so tight fitting. :)

Is that the case with all your PSA lowers? This is my first one so I have nothing to compare it to.

[HoneyBadger]

Is that the case with all your PSA lowers? This is my first one so I have nothing to compare it to.
Yes. Blem, and non blem all fit pretty tight with every upper I have.

[SouthPaw]

Yes. Blem, and non blem all fit pretty tight with every upper I have.

Well that is really good to know. Thanks for the info!

[Dr.Rob]

I also got a Noveske "Chainsaw" lower that was 'blemished". I got to look at a half dozen of them, some had pinpricks in the finish or this spots or just a slight discoloration. I got one that looked perfect.

Unless you can inspect a lot for the pick of the litter, you have no guarantees but I wouldn't expect one that looked worn or abused.

[Irving]

Blemished lowers sit, unfinished in my closet just as well as regular lowers.

[brutal]

I purchased a PSA blem lower and I could not find a comestic blem anywhere. I did find that it is EXTREMELY tight on 4 different uppers though and that may be the blem. It takes some tools to drive the take down pins out all the way.

I had one PSA lower that I damn near had to hammer in a pin.

[RANGERRON72]

Bought some Anderson blem lowers, really have to look hard to find the "blemish." Price cant be beat......go for it.