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AR Lowers

Post by ssc » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:55 pm

In case anyone needs some AR lowers, Kaiser in San Diego has plenty. You can also check out arlowers.com

I have four coming, though I probably need them like I need another hole in my head, but can't seem to help myself. I enjoy building them.

Regards, SSC
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Re: AR Lowers

Post by traveltoad » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:40 pm

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Re: AR Lowers

Post by sdnative » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:46 am

Thinking about picking one up before any new legislation goes into effect. Can I get the rest of parts later without any hassle?

How do you like them?

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Re: AR Lowers

Post by gon2srf » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:55 am

sdnative wrote:Thinking about picking one up before any new legislation goes into effect. Can I get the rest of parts later without any hassle?

How do you like them?
Don't you need some sliders for your 80'? Jeez get your priorities straight. :lol:
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Re: AR Lowers

Post by ssc » Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:29 pm

The lowers are very nice. I would suggest you get one now. Yes, you can always get the other parts later. In order to complete the lower, you will need a lower parts kit--$40 to $80, and then a stock. The stock can be a standard stock or CAR or any of many different aftermarket stocks. These can run $50 to $280 depending on what you get.

Top ends are easy to build and are interchangeable. You can buy complete top ends for $400 up to the sky is the limit. Depends on the barrel and sights and rail etc. I have lots of parts.

Get on out to Havasu and we can rock and roll a bunch of black and evil guns. The wheeling is great as well.

Regards, SSC
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Re: AR Lowers

Post by sdnative » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:34 pm

So whats the difference between a lower receiver and a stripped lower receiver.


Lower Receiver

Stripped Lower

What does the ATF consider a firearm? Do they consider just the stipped lower the firearm? or does it have to be the full lower? What part is serialized? I want to pick one up, but I want to get all the questionable pieces now, and get the rest later.

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Re: AR Lowers

Post by ssc » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:55 pm

A stripped lower is just the basic frame. It has the serial number and is considered the weapon. A "lower" as you have attached is a stripped lower with a lower parts kit installed. Some lowers also have the stock installed. Hence:
Stripped lower=frame only;
Lower= strippedlower plus the parts kit, which is installed. The kit consists of the trigger, hammer, springs, grip, mag release, pins, detents, etc. Sometimes the stock is attached.

Therefore, you need to get a lower, either a stripped one or complete lower.

Regards, SSC
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Re: AR Lowers

Post by MOAMaster » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:05 pm

To be legal in CA, you can NOT have a pistol grip and a detachable magazine.
If you build with this configuration, you have an illegal weapon. Get busted
and you are looking at some jail time.
I would suggest you get the parts for the detachable magazine and a monster man grip.
Do a google search and you will find it.

We regularly have people do our classes, shoot 900 rounds in a day with this configuration
and it is just as effective as the pistol grip. You can shoot from any position with the MM
grip and get really good hits.

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Re: AR Lowers

Post by ssc » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:50 pm

MOA, welcome aboard. For a OLL, I prefer a pistol grip with a bullet button. No matter which way one goes, there is still the mag issue.

Regards, SSC
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Re: AR Lowers

Post by unwiredadventures » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:15 pm

MOAMaster wrote:We regularly have people do our classes, shoot 900 rounds in a day with this configuration
and it is just as effective as the pistol grip. You can shoot from any position with the MM
grip and get really good hits.
http://www.shooters-edge.com
I checked your website. The classes look great!
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