Doublestar stripped lowers are they any good?

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Posted: 7/30/2008 7:42:45 PM EDT

I was just wondering if anyone has any info or experience with these. I was at one of my local gun stores yesterday and they had some of them but I dont have any experience with Doublestar & I dont know anyone that has one. I guess I am wondering if is possible to get a bad stripped lower ? I can understand the parts in the lower being low or poor quality, but the actual lower itself is just a piece of metal. I dont know maybe I am way off so any info u guys can give me would be great, thanks in advance.

Posted: 7/30/2008 7:45:41 PM EDT

[#1]

I've built on three DoubleStar lowers - IMHO they're one of the best values out there. GTG.

Posted: 7/30/2008 7:46:03 PM EDT

[#2]

Doublestar is a great manufacturer, I have held many of their lowers and they all seem to have an excelent fit and finish.

Posted: 7/30/2008 7:55:35 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
I've built on three DoubleStar lowers - IMHO they're one of the best values out there. GTG.

I have just one build with a Doublestar lower, but it's been great. I also used their lower parts kit without incident.

ETA: Their finish also matches pretty well. I have a CMMG upper and it's a perfect match.

Posted: 7/30/2008 8:10:03 PM EDT

[#4]

Good lower. The only "blemish" on mine is the part that contacts the web of your hand, there is a few thousandths of an inch of "flash" left there. Purely cosmetic, I've seen Colts with that machined too much, leaving a "flat" there. This is one of those areas of CNC machining where it is impossible to get it perfect.

Posted: 7/30/2008 8:15:06 PM EDT

[#5]

Hey, thanks for the responses guys this is very helpful. How much does a parts kit run?

Posted: 7/30/2008 8:16:00 PM EDT

[#6]

Good lowers buy with confidence.

Posted: 7/30/2008 8:18:29 PM EDT

[#7]

I just built on a Double Star lower, so far its a great lower.

Posted: 7/31/2008 3:30:26 AM EDT

[#8]

I have five of them. One of the nicest finishes on a lower in my opinion.

Midwayusa.com has lower parts kits available. A Doublestar or DPMS parts kit will suit you fine. All you need to do then is get a buttstock that you like, and your lower is complete.

Posted: 7/31/2008 3:57:37 AM EDT

[#9]

I sold 400+ DoubleStar lowers in 2007. Nothing whatsoever wrong with them.

Posted: 7/31/2008 4:19:56 AM EDT

[#10]

A little rougher machining than on some other lowers, but overall I like them (especially the older ones with the deep rollmarks). I built my SBR using one.

Posted: 7/31/2008 4:35:48 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I've built on three DoubleStar lowers - IMHO they're one of the best values out there. GTG.

+1 I have 5 or so.

Posted: 7/31/2008 4:40:41 AM EDT

[#12]

Just built my first AR off of a Double star...outstanding fit and finish. I will most certainly use them again for my 14.5 build down the road

Posted: 7/31/2008 4:45:22 AM EDT

[#13]

I've built with two Double Star lowers. I don't care for their rollmark but otherwise, no issues whatsoever. Not sure why anyone would pay more (unless it's for the rollmark).

Posted: 7/31/2008 4:51:01 AM EDT

[#14]

In a word, yes. They are worth it. High quality, good looks to boot ( logo ) IMO.

Posted: 7/31/2008 5:00:03 AM EDT

[#15]

Just put one together using a CMMG parts kit. Everything was perfect.

You will not be disappointed.

Posted: 7/31/2008 6:31:42 AM EDT

[#16]

It is good to go. The fit and finish is as good as my RRA.

Posted: 7/31/2008 7:16:05 AM EDT

[#17]

Anyone have a good place to pick up a couple of these?

Posted: 7/31/2008 8:51:24 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Anyone have a good place to pick up a couple of these?

Brownell's has them (dealer pricing for C&R holders, etc. is pretty decent).

Double Star at Brownell's

Also, there's a guy in the EE selling them for $100 shipped. LINKY

Posted: 9/17/2008 2:19:33 PM EDT

[#19]

Good thing I searched before starting a new topic, I look forward to starting my build using a doublestar lower

Posted: 9/17/2008 5:25:49 PM EDT

[#20]

DoubleStar is good kit! My favorite AR is a DS.

Posted: 9/17/2008 5:32:29 PM EDT

[#21]

very good lowers and guns. I would get one in a heartbeat if I needed one. plus I am only an hour and a half from that company

Posted: 9/17/2008 6:30:12 PM EDT

[#22]

Thats all I build with, they get my vote

Posted: 9/18/2008 10:10:37 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Hey, thanks for the responses guys this is very helpful. How much does a parts kit run?

About $60 for a LPK.

Posted: 9/18/2008 11:25:02 AM EDT

[#24]

I think that the kits suck (loose carrier keys that need to be staked and lame barrels) but their LPKs and Lowers are great.

FWIW, I'm a snob. Most of my stuff is Colt and LMT and I won't touch a lot of companies that most people think are great.

I have one DS lower with their LPK and I've run it hard. Thousands of rounds without a hickup. Other than the stupid rollmark (I don't actually give a shit, it could have a VietCong whore taking a dump-I'd still use it), they're great lowers.

Posted: 9/18/2008 11:48:40 AM EDT

[#25]

They are excellent lowers. I don't personally care for the teflon finish but that goes for all the other tefloned receivers too.

Posted: 9/18/2008 12:53:12 PM EDT

[#26]

lower's, vetts, wiskey, trucks, toyota's, and horse's Kentucky puts out the best

thats why we have all the GOLD

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