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Posted: 1/13/2019 3:58:06 PM EDT
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for the same price you can get a USA made regular lower and be proud that it was made in the USA by skilled craftsmen that are the grandsons and great grandsons/daughters of the men that built this country.
where do you live in PA that you cant find lowers in stock? You know if you go into any shop, you can ask them to get you a lower and as long as you buy directly from the shop, they will not charge you a transfer fee. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 4:09:58 PM EDT
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Where are ATI made?
I'm in the south hills of Pittsburgh. There are four shops that are reasonably close. Oddly, none have said, "We can order one for you" I just get "check back in a week." |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 4:19:11 PM EDT
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Where are ATI made? I'm in the south hills of Pittsburgh. There are four shops that are reasonably close. Oddly, none have said, "We can order one for you" I just get "check back in a week." There are several shops I deal with that will get you anything you want. JMC Defense LLC .. He will order anything you want. Or Allegheny Gun Works Same deal... What shops do you normally use? |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 4:42:51 PM EDT
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The ATI Omni hybrid is polymer but has a steel insert at the rear receiver extension and take down area. I think it's plenty strong and probably just as durable as aluminum. I have one that I used for awhile. Worked and looked nice.
I would personally prefer aluminum but the ATI receiver is fine also. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 4:44:22 PM EDT
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ATI also makes mil spec aluminum lowers in South Carolina. Got mine for $50 plus tax at my dealer. No issues. Fit and finish were nice. Matches my PSA Pistol kit perfectly.
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Posted: 1/13/2019 4:47:26 PM EDT
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I used to have one of the older ones (2012 manufacture IIRC), it was made in PA by Xtreme Machining or something like that.
The fit was good, but the finish was poor. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 7:45:54 PM EDT
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Why not just order a PSA or something for $40 and have it transferred. Local shop will prob charge $70 out so anyway.
I have seen too many failures with the poly ATI to recommend. The forged is probably fine as long as it is in spec |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 1:35:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:Allegheny Gun Works Same deal... Quote HistoryQuoted:Allegheny Gun Works Same deal... What shops do you normally use? |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 7:12:52 AM EDT
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I've been there. Wasn't too impressed by their level of salesman interest. Poor greeting. No "Did you want to look at something?" or "Did you want me to get this out for you?" When I asked about a particular lower, no offer to order one for me or even an offer of an alternative. I used to be a big fan of Bravermans but I believe that Buddy retired and the new owner couldn't keep the doors open. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:Allegheny Gun Works Same deal... What shops do you normally use? What about JMC defense? the owner's name is Jordan ... if you were shopping at bravermans that suggests to me that you probably live closer to Pittsburgh or more over towards the West Mifflin/Mckeesport area. If that's the case I really can't help you with shops I can however suggest that you order a lower from anywhere you want on the internet and then have it transferred to a federal firearms license dealer and there's one located in McDonald that only charges $20 ...the name of the company is called Hot Metal transfers .....the owner is very flexible about scheduling time for you to pick up. |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 7:57:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: okay so you had a bad experience with Josh at Allegheny? Or did you talk to somebody else? You should probably say something he's a member here and a really good dude. What about JMC defense? the owner's name is Jordan ... if you were shopping at bravermans that suggests to me that you probably live closer to Pittsburgh or more over towards the West Mifflin/Mckeesport area. If that's the case I really can't help you with shops I can however suggest that you order a lower from anywhere you want on the internet and then have it transferred to a federal firearms license dealer and there's one located in McDonald that only charges $20 ...the name of the company is called Hot Metal transfers .....the owner is very flexible about scheduling time for you to pick up. |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 1:56:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: okay so you had a bad experience with Josh at Allegheny? Or did you talk to somebody else? You should probably say something he's a member here and a really good dude. Quote HistoryQuoted: okay so you had a bad experience with Josh at Allegheny? Or did you talk to somebody else? You should probably say something he's a member here and a really good dude. if you were shopping at bravermans that suggests to me that you probably live closer to Pittsburgh or more over towards the West Mifflin/Mckeesport area. |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 2:14:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:Why not just order a PSA or something for $40 and have it transferred. Local shop will prob charge $70 out so anyway. |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 4:26:15 PM EDT
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I Have an ATI Milsport lower. It came pre built. It works fine, no outstanding problems. Unfortunately they pinned the buffer tube so I can switch it out, but that has nothing to do with function. If it's built to spec, a lower is a lower, and the ATI Milsport lower is just that. A lower.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 2:12:17 AM EDT
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ATI also makes mil spec aluminum lowers in South Carolina. Got mine for $50 plus tax at my dealer. No issues. Fit and finish were nice. Matches my PSA Pistol kit perfectly.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 1:43:53 AM EDT
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OP, are you referring to the ATI Omni Hybrid lower or another ATI lower?
I've used the ATI Omni Hybrid (the buffer tube threads and the rear takedown pin holes are overmolded metal, the rest is polymer) without any issues in a 9mm AR The grip thread is polymer so don't go crazy torqueing the grip screw. |
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