Blemished Lowers ???

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Originally Posted by 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...

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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.

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by SouthPaw

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.

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

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

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

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

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Originally Posted by SouthPaw

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

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

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

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

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

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.

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

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Originally Posted by SouthPaw

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.

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

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