Close
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 24
  1. 10-13-2011, 07:13 #1
    Eggysrun
    Eggysrun is offline
    Varmiteer Eggysrun's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Fort Collins
    Posts
    550

    Default Build an AR for $485

    http://www.slickguns.com/product/bui...ar-15-less-485

    Dunno if this was ever posted here.
    Only in Death does Duty end
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 10-13-2011, 07:16 #2
    Graves
    Graves is offline
    Diesel Swinger Graves's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Brighton
    Posts
    3,531

    Default

    Yeah, I'll spend a few extra bucks on a real lower ... hold the light strikes.
    -Mike

    "I have to return some video tapes"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 10-13-2011, 12:52 #3
    Grastmatt2552
    Grastmatt2552 is offline
    SSDG Grastmatt2552's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Denver
    Posts
    86

    Default

    ^Agreed. A polymer lower doesn't sound very good for reliability or durability at that. I'll stick to aluminum lowers. Aside from that, the uppers would be a good deal for someone looking to build a totally basic mil spec AR.

    Good info regardless.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10-13-2011, 14:49 #4
    jackthewall81
    jackthewall81 is offline
    Definitively Not A Gong Shooter
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Bakersfield CA
    Posts
    1,084

    Default

    You can upgrade it to aluminum for 149.99. That would make the total ~520 bucks. Still a good deal.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 10-13-2011, 15:13 #5
    mcantar18c
    mcantar18c is offline
    65 yard Hail Mary
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Parker CO
    Posts
    2,981

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Grastmatt2552 View Post
    ^Agreed. A polymer lower doesn't sound very good for reliability or durability at that. I'll stick to aluminum lowers. Aside from that, the uppers would be a good deal for someone looking to build a totally basic mil spec AR.

    Good info regardless.
    Right, cause polymer is horrible for guns

    Through for that price I'd pick up a cosmetic blem lower from Spikes and some goodies on top of that.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 10-13-2011, 20:13 #6
    SideShow Bob
    SideShow Bob is offline
    If I had a son he would look like....Ben SideShow Bob's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    SE Aurora
    Posts
    7,121

    Default

    Wasn't there a post in the Buyer Intel for factory rifle Police trade in for less than that price ?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 10-13-2011, 22:38 #7
    Grastmatt2552
    Grastmatt2552 is offline
    SSDG Grastmatt2552's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Denver
    Posts
    86

    Wink

    Quote Originally Posted by mcantar18c View Post
    Right, cause polymer is horrible for guns

    Through for that price I'd pick up a cosmetic blem lower from Spikes and some goodies on top of that.
    Hah yeah yeah yeah I know. Personally I'm not a fan of polymer firearms. Aside from the grips stocks and handguards on an AR, I like aluminum and steel. Just my personal taste.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 10-16-2011, 21:36 #8
    katatonic
    katatonic is offline
    Paintball Shooter
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    cos
    Posts
    26

    Default

    Actually I've heard or G36's melting receivers when fired full-auto. I do have an P2000 I love though!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 10-17-2011, 08:22 #9
    68Charger
    68Charger is offline
    Grand Master Know It All 68Charger's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Canton, TX
    Posts
    3,721

    Default

    Polymer prejudice aside, IIRC the Plum crazy lowers were known for light strikes, sometimes not igniting surplus milspec ammo.

    commercial .223 shouldn't be a problem.
    ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ, we are the III%, CIP2, and some other catchphrase meant to aggravate progreSSives who are hell bent on taking rights away...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 05-19-2012, 07:37 #10
    ghettoblaster
    ghettoblaster is offline
    SSDG ghettoblaster's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Aurora
    Posts
    94

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by 68Charger View Post
    Polymer prejudice aside, IIRC the Plum crazy lowers were known for light strikes, sometimes not igniting surplus milspec ammo.

    commercial .223 shouldn't be a problem.
    So why not just take a polymer lower and put in a metal FCG and hammer spring?

    I would think when using corrosive surplus milspec ammo the advantage would actually go to the polymer lower since it stands less chance of rusting, eroding, corroding, whatever when shooting. With an aluminum receiver you're going to worry about getting the gunk out of every nook and cranny as fast as you can. Just playing devil's advocate here

    And yeah, Glocks sounded like a bad idea to me too.... who wants something plastic, lightweight, and durable?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules