I'm new to this forum. I want to build an AR15. I need some guidance on the lower receiver. I'm not sure what to buy. Cast or Forged receiver? Small pin or large pin? Who makes a quality receiver? Whose receivers is everyone using?
Thanks for your help. I know I can learn a lot on this forum.
Welcome.
Many here will say one or another brand is best. I will say all are virtually the same. There are very few companies that make most of them.
You want a small pin. Almost all are small pin. Colt made the large pins. It was to keep people from being able to drop in full auto parts. However, without a sear pin hole, that wouldn't work anyway.
I have used cast and forged receivers. I couldn't tell you now which is which.
I have used Bushmaster, PWA, Templar, BPM, LMT, and probably several others that I cannot remember now.
All have worked well.
Originally Posted By AR-180:
Welcome.
Many here will say one or another brand is best. I will say all are virtually the same. There are very few companies that make most of them.
You want a small pin. Almost all are small pin. Colt made the large pins. It was to keep people from being able to drop in full auto parts. However, without a sear pin hole, that wouldn't work anyway.
I have used cast and forged receivers. I couldn't tell you now which is which.
I have used Bushmaster, PWA, Templar, BPM, LMT, and probably several others that I cannot remember now.
All have worked well.
^^^^^^ What he said
you want forged. unless its a older Colt upper it will be the regular pins. most the forged lowers sold today are good. find one you like and look on here or ask.
