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i have been doing alot of reading. and i do know that for the most part a lower is a lower. but not all company's take the same kind of time on finishing there lowers. i had read alot about spikes. never even considered YHM lowers until my dealer told me about the deal. i was impressed with there Friends and free float rails but outside of that had no experience with there other products. and was hoping people could share there experiences with YHM lowers.
as for the rest of the build i think i have that pretty much covered with some high quality parts. BCM upper with a 16in barrel mid length. not sure what free float rail to use or if i should just go with MOE handgaurds and the bolt and carrier group I'm undecided on. but i think i have plenty of time for that seeing as how I'm only buying a striped lower now.
personally i think you should get a tactical drop in rather than an MOE or a free float. i think too many people free float their barrels when they really don't need to. the gun will most likely outshoot you regardless! unless this is a competition rifle i wouldn't waste my money there. and as far as the MOE goes, they are great if all you want is a vertical grip however they often leave people wanting a little more. truthfully i just dont like the way they look all that much, especially on a midlength, i dont mind them on a carbine (looks wise) and i have a set on my carbine however i wish i wouldn't have cheaped out and gotten a tactical drop in.
of course looks is all in the eyes of the beholder, MOE's do the job they are supposed to and they are really light (and quite comfortable without a vertical grip as well IMO). wouldn't waste my money on a free float unless i absolutely needed it though.
and i think if you want the spikes you should wait because there is nothing worse than buying something you really didn't want in the first place.