Billet lower

[Spdu4ia]

When buying a billet lower would you buy the upper that goes with it or will any billet lower fit to any upper pretty well? I guess my question is do you get a better match by buying the set ?

probably a stupid question but trying to build an ar from scratch (never done it)

[vossman]

They should all mate pretty well to any upper as long as they are in spec. The only thing I could think of that may be different is the finish, some might be darker than others.

[Spdu4ia]

It will be coated so not a concern, thanks

[zteknik]

The only thing I would think if one is using different brands is the contour lines and aesthetics might not match up perfectly.
Fitment should be fine as long as their in spec.

[MarkCO]

Except for aesthetics, more weight and more money, there is no good reason to get a billet lower. If I wanted billet, it would be for looks and I would pick the one that looks the coolest to me.

[sgtlmj]

Except for aesthetics, more weight and more money, there is no good reason to get a billet lower. If I wanted billet, it would be for looks and I would pick the one that looks the coolest to me.

+1 Forged is stronger than billet.

[Ranger353]

+1 Forged is stronger than billet.

OMG! It's the dreded Forged VS. Billet debate, again...!

[Great-Kazoo]

OMG! It's the dreded Forged VS. Billet debate, again...!

AK in 45 acp rules the roost.

[AF FAL]

I'd stick with a good forged lower/upper combo and use the money on other parts.