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rfizzle
11-01-2015, 09:57
It's been a while since I've built an AR, budget is tight so I'm looking at cheap/affordable lowers. Looking for a plain ol' mil-spec, seen a few for under $50. Not looking at polymer.

Wondering of there are brands to avoid or look for? Also any dealers that these lowers can be found at would be helpful.
Great-Kazoo
11-01-2015, 10:00
Start in the Industry partners section, give them a call. Lowers in stock are running $70-200 per depending on mfg and if they're billet or not. IMO any of them work.
ray1970
11-01-2015, 10:09
If you want to make the drive, Ark Tactical has some Anderson lowers pretty cheap.
rfizzle
11-01-2015, 10:14
If you want to make the drive, Ark Tactical has some Anderson lowers pretty cheap.

Anderson were the ones I kept seeing for under $50, are they decent?

I might have to find a reason to drive down to finally see Ark
blacklabel
11-01-2015, 10:21
Anderson lowers are good to go.
kwando
11-01-2015, 12:34
Damage Factory has aero and Anderson... Sometimes they give special forum pricing :)
KS63
11-01-2015, 13:22
Primary Arms just had a sale on Anderson stopped lowers for $39. Sold out this morning. The normal price is still excellent.

http://www.primaryarms.com/anderson-manufacturing-stripped-lower-7075-t6-multi-cal/p/kt-ar-15-a3/?KC=HALLOWEEN?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_content=SLOT_12&utm_campaign=15-10-Ad3_Halloween-01&_bta_tid=3.cFU.ByDlQw.Eja6.AroOvA..A3njiA.b..l.BSt r.n...0GUFtA
ray1970
11-01-2015, 16:13
Even at $39 by the time you pay shipping, transfer fees, etc. you might be able to pick one up at Ark Tactical and save a few dollars.
rfizzle
11-01-2015, 19:03
Even at $39 by the time you pay shipping, transfer fees, etc. you might be able to pick one up at Ark Tactical and save a few dollars.

That is solid advise right there
yz9890
11-02-2015, 07:26
Troy at Colorado Gun Writes told me some lowers don't take the laser very well for some reason (he told me why but I don't remember). Of the few he listed, I can only recall Aero and DPMS. Just something to think about if you're going to need or want to engrave it.


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EvilRhino
11-02-2015, 07:56
The only thing I've noticed about Andersons (and some selling sites will note) is that you need a 3/4" screw/bolt for the pistol grip. I've tightened a few from different kits in until tight and still have to take them back out and trim off a bit. Other than that, fit and finish is fine.
babarsac
11-02-2015, 11:53
I've had good luck with PSA, Anderson, and Surplus Ammo & Arms.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1ANSLNTG&name=Anderson+Manufacturing+AM15+Multi.+Cal.+Lower +Receiver+w%2f+Trigger+Guard&groupid=214
http://palmettostatearmory.com/catalog/product/view/id/14434/
http://www.surplusammo.com/anderson-ar15-ergo-colstock-integral/

Or you could hold out for Black Friday [Lick]
EvilRhino
11-04-2015, 19:22
I've done a few 4 packs from these guys and they're GTG. Fast shipping, flat rate is usually $10. I've shipped to Damage Factory, so they have their FFL on file. They just posted a sale for $36 a piece for the first 100. http://fatboytactical.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=411
funkymonkey1111
11-11-2015, 10:49
Primary has Anderson lowers for $35 for Veteran's Day.