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Posted: 8/7/2022 3:46:49 AM EDT
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Ok so I want to thank everybody for all of their recommendations I’ve done the best I can to check out everything that has been mentioned. With that said I have narrowed it down to these three as my favorites and wondering what you guys think between these?
https://slrrifleworks.com/slr-b15-ambi-billet-receiver-set/ https://www.vsevenweaponsystems.com/enlightened-2055-ar-15-receiver-set/ https://www.radianweapons.com/en/receivers/lower-receiver with this upper & fore end https://www.radianweapons.com/en/receivers/upper-handguard-set Primary importance should be placed on 1million percent reliability “which I think is equal amongst all mentioned here”. Second most important is lightest weight. I want as light as possible while still maintaining reliability. I know earlier I said I don’t care about ambi but after reading some of the posts and thinking about it more it kinda makes sense. Hear me out, this is what I’m thinking bolt locks back on an empty mag and you don’t have to break grip, with you right trigger finger you eject empty mag with left hand insert new mag with right trigger finger close bolt all without breaking grip. It makes sense to me now. Only thing I have yet to decide on is forward assist. I don’t know if I need this on a duty / battle / SHTF AR or not some of the above have it and some don’t. I know without will be lighter but I don’t know how many features I want to sacrifice in the name of weight savings. What do you guys think? |
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Posted: 8/7/2022 3:52:04 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/7/2022 5:08:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok so I want to thank everybody for all of their recommendations I’ve done the best I can to check out everything that has been mentioned. With that said I have narrowed it down to these three as my favorites and wondering what you guys think between these? https://slrrifleworks.com/slr-b15-ambi-billet-receiver-set/ https://www.vsevenweaponsystems.com/enlightened-2055-ar-15-receiver-set/ https://www.radianweapons.com/en/receivers/lower-receiver with this upper & fore end https://www.radianweapons.com/en/receivers/upper-handguard-set Primary importance should be placed on 1million percent reliability “which I think is equal amongst all mentioned here”. Second most important is lightest weight. I want as light as possible while still maintaining reliability. I know earlier I said I don’t care about ambi but after reading some of the posts and thinking about it more it kinda makes sense. Hear me out, this is what I’m thinking bolt locks back on an empty mag and you don’t have to break grip, with you right trigger finger you eject empty mag with left hand insert new mag with right trigger finger close bolt all without breaking grip. It makes sense to me now. Only thing I have yet to decide on is forward assist. I don’t know if I need this on a duty / battle / SHTF AR or not some of the above have it and some don’t. I know without will be lighter but I don’t know how many features I want to sacrifice in the name of weight savings. What do you guys think? My vote is Radian, all day long. I can respect the chase for lightweight but dang at that price with no ambidextrous features other than lightweight, I'd rather get two of the Radians. The SLR while a great company with good CS, it's not as great as the Radian when comparing that release being more naturally easier in use than the SLR and the Radian's wider bolt catch release surface area being better than the SLR's being OEM in form. As for the FA, well that ones a loaded question. I generally ignore anyone telling me that I do or do not need one but I don't push the issue if someone decides to get one or omit it entirely as it's not my place. Plug the hole with a piece of delrin from Schuster, don't buy an upper with the the provision for, or get one with as it's your call really. Going forward if I use a spare upper to assemble something that has the hole for one, then I get an FA for it. I prefer the FCG/Hodge collaboration one as it's snag proof but the price for them hurts a bit  . But if I grab an upper that has no hole for it, meh as life goes on. Those that dive deep into this subject with the FA either for or against what others decide on or question have a lot of unneeded angst over something so trivial. But the Defender of Kenosha did make a strong case use for one when he was defending his life so there's that atv least. But it's still your call and not ours really.
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Posted: 8/7/2022 5:39:26 AM EDT
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Quoted: but some people here on ARFcom said that forged was better and stronger. Outside of polymer lowers I can't ever recall seeing a broken one. I like aeros m4e1. Uses a screw instead of a roll pin for the bolt catch. |
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Posted: 8/7/2022 8:26:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A member can only change it once. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why haven't you changed your screen name to "Karen" yet? A member can only change it once. 
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Posted: 8/7/2022 9:02:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok so I want to thank everybody for all of their recommendations I’ve done the best I can to check out everything that has been mentioned. With that said I have narrowed it down to these three as my favorites and wondering what you guys think between these? https://slrrifleworks.com/slr-b15-ambi-billet-receiver-set/ https://www.vsevenweaponsystems.com/enlightened-2055-ar-15-receiver-set/ https://www.radianweapons.com/en/receivers/lower-receiver with this upper & fore end https://www.radianweapons.com/en/receivers/upper-handguard-set Primary importance should be placed on 1million percent reliability “which I think is equal amongst all mentioned here”. Second most important is lightest weight. I want as light as possible while still maintaining reliability. I know earlier I said I don’t care about ambi but after reading some of the posts and thinking about it more it kinda makes sense. Hear me out, this is what I’m thinking bolt locks back on an empty mag and you don’t have to break grip, with you right trigger finger you eject empty mag with left hand insert new mag with right trigger finger close bolt all without breaking grip. It makes sense to me now. Only thing I have yet to decide on is forward assist. I don’t know if I need this on a duty / battle / SHTF AR or not some of the above have it and some don’t. I know without will be lighter but I don’t know how many features I want to sacrifice in the name of weight savings. What do you guys think? I have the Radian and it's great, as is the American Defense ADM4. They are not lightweight compared to other lowers, however. The MVB goes under the radar, and is based on a milspec-style forging and has a smart cam-style ambi bolt hold/release. The LMT is also recommended, but I don't have personal experience with it. |
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Posted: 8/8/2022 1:45:48 AM EDT
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Does anybody know the weight of the Radian lower and the 14" upper?
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Posted: 8/8/2022 8:11:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryI wanna hate it. I can't, that's just cool. Who makes that grip? Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ This is the way. Great lowers, and supporting a good cause. Hard to go wrong there. |
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Posted: 8/8/2022 8:38:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is the way. Great lowers, and supporting a good cause. Hard to go wrong there. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ This is the way. Great lowers, and supporting a good cause. Hard to go wrong there. |
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Posted: 8/8/2022 9:26:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Only 955 spots left at $135 each! Other than supporting a cause that I'm not taking sides on, what features does it have making it cool to own? It looks rather plane for that price. I can get an Aero M4E1 stripped with a threaded bolt catch roll pin (included) on a lower with a nuilt in triggerguard that's machined from 7075-T6 forged aluminum for less. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ This is the way. Great lowers, and supporting a good cause. Hard to go wrong there. For people who are actually interested and not just trying to troll to throw shade, they're crane spec lowers. Slightly different TDP, tensioning screw, full pocket cut, etc. Logo looks slick as hell, and we get to support something we believe in. I wouldn't expect you to be interested. |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 12:03:50 AM EDT
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I have a bunch of Anderson lowers going on 10 years, all work great.
But i went Radian A-DAC lower and LMT MRP MLok upper when I built my “go to” high end SBR. The radian comes mostly assembled (add grip, trigger, buffer assemblies) and includes their talon selectors. I think the best featured high end lowers are the Radian, ADM, and LMT MARS. Each has a bit different ambi controls so do your homework and choose preferred controls (eg to lock back bolt on radian you use the mag release, to lock back on ADM you push up on a switch).  |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 7:49:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: For people who are actually interested and not just trying to troll to throw shade, they're crane spec lowers. Slightly different TDP, tensioning screw, full pocket cut, etc. Logo looks slick as hell, and we get to support something we believe in. I wouldn't expect you to be interested. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Orders-have-started-American-Pioneer-Corps-AR-Lowers-Fundraiser/5-2547858/ This is the way. Great lowers, and supporting a good cause. Hard to go wrong there. For people who are actually interested and not just trying to troll to throw shade, they're crane spec lowers. Slightly different TDP, tensioning screw, full pocket cut, etc. Logo looks slick as hell, and we get to support something we believe in. I wouldn't expect you to be interested. At any rate, have at it then. |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 9:30:43 AM EDT
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Bickering like women about an entirely subjective topic.
Go figure. 
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Posted: 8/9/2022 10:58:05 AM EDT
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Just noticed you asked about the weight of the Shield folding receiver extension lower. The Design-17 shares the same patent. It’s lighter and shorter than a Law hinge piece and the design doesn’t require a BCG extension so swapping uppers is easier. The weight helps to balance out a suppressor a little bit.
The lightest lower I’d trust is the KP-15, but that’s fixed stock. The magnesium, polymer, and carbon fiber lowers I’m aware of all have weaknesses where the receiver extension threads in. |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 12:38:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: AERO Precision There's "cool" and there's functional and easy. I'd take an M4E1 (without the "enhanced" handguard attachment stuff) over pretty much anything else out there. Then the matching upper. In fact, if I was building right now I'd just buy one of their receiver/handguard kits and call it a day. Pair that with a Faxon pencil and whatever furniture I feel like and I'm good. Probably BCM or Larue grip and a VLTOR E-Mod. Not the latest and greatest, but I like the design and am used to it. |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 1:33:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a bunch of Anderson lowers going on 10 years, all work great. But i went Radian A-DAC lower and LMT MRP MLok upper when I built my “go to” high end SBR. The radian comes mostly assembled (add grip, trigger, buffer assemblies) and includes their talon selectors. I think the best featured high end lowers are the Radian, ADM, and LMT MARS. Each has a bit different ambi controls so do your homework and choose preferred controls (eg to lock back bolt on radian you use the mag release, to lock back on ADM you push up on a switch). https://i.postimg.cc/8cPKTtsv/1-DA6-A33-A-6-A86-42-D1-A6-D6-D50-A088-B62-F5.jpg I'd love a Radian but likely won't ever due to lead time. Although, my ADM did take forever due to being a custom group buy.
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Posted: 8/9/2022 2:18:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bickering like women about an entirely subjective topic. Go figure. There is one person bickering, and it's the same person that is always bickering. He's insufferable. My ignore list has a population of 1. I'll let you guess who it is. |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 2:48:43 PM EDT
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Another vote for Radian ADAC/AXTS. They look cool and have the quality and features to match. Another really cool looking one is the Ascend Armory sets but Im not sure whether they're available any more or not.
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Posted: 8/9/2022 3:25:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/9/2022 5:30:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd love a Radian but likely won't ever due to lead time. Although, my ADM did take forever due to being a custom group buy. I had the same concern. I ordered direct from radian and their web site says “in stock” but also says “4-6 weeks lead time” … so I messaged them. They said in reality if it says in stock on their web site they ship within days, and that is exactly what happened. It shipped the day after they got my dealers FFL. So message them, and if they say it will ship in days, you can probably trust it. |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 12:46:10 AM EDT
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OG Vltor lower with Gladius marking is still my favorite
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Posted: 8/17/2022 2:01:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is one person bickering, and it's the same person that is always bickering. He's insufferable. My ignore list has a population of 1. I'll let you guess who it is. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Bickering like women about an entirely subjective topic. Go figure. There is one person bickering, and it's the same person that is always bickering. He's insufferable. My ignore list has a population of 1. I'll let you guess who it is. TGWLDR is very knowlegeable; his replies are excellent and very helpfull. I'll guess that you are insufferable and put yourself on the ingnore list. |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 2:07:19 AM EDT
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AXTS
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Posted: 8/17/2022 6:48:28 AM EDT
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I'm very interested in the 2055 stuff Vseven is doing but is there no AR10 version of the light weight 2055 stuff?
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Posted: 8/17/2022 9:16:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: TGWLDR is very knowlegeable; his replies are excellent and very helpfull. I'll guess that you are insufferable and put yourself on the ingnore list. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Bickering like women about an entirely subjective topic. Go figure. There is one person bickering, and it's the same person that is always bickering. He's insufferable. My ignore list has a population of 1. I'll let you guess who it is. TGWLDR is very knowlegeable; his replies are excellent and very helpfull. I'll guess that you are insufferable and put yourself on the ingnore list. I wasn't referencing him, I enjoy his posts. Swing and a miss, try again. |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 9:49:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: TGWLDR is very knowlegeable; his replies are excellent and very helpfull. I'll guess that you are insufferable and put yourself on the ingnore list. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Bickering like women about an entirely subjective topic. Go figure. There is one person bickering, and it's the same person that is always bickering. He's insufferable. My ignore list has a population of 1. I'll let you guess who it is. TGWLDR is very knowlegeable; his replies are excellent and very helpfull. I'll guess that you are insufferable and put yourself on the ingnore list. The vote of confidence is appreciated, however, read back through the thread and you'll see the poster that was actually referred to. (Hint: it'll be the one that continually runs off at the mouth in a constant attempt to stir shit). 
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Posted: 8/17/2022 9:51:42 AM EDT
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KAC
LMT LWRC Radian |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 10:41:03 AM EDT
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Sharps Brothers Livewire
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Posted: 8/17/2022 11:10:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sharps Brothers Livewire https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/3097/DF3D6696-BB1A-40D9-9077-CEDF127EE7FB-2492275.jpg Just picked one up about 2 weeks ago. Got a Gibbz side charger upper to go with it. It's going to be a dedicated suppressed rifle. The Livewire lower had been put of stock for some time. When I got the back in stock email, I didn't hesitate to order one. Should have gotten 2. |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 12:23:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: knights ambi ...with integrated sling swivels. :) |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 12:23:08 PM EDT
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ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON
ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON ANDERSON |
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Posted: 8/18/2022 3:27:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wasn't referencing him, I enjoy his posts. Swing and a miss, try again. My apologies, I assumed incorrectly. |
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Posted: 8/18/2022 8:11:54 AM EDT
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Stupid question maybe-
On the radian, what is the purpose behind the mag release and bolt catch being the same button? I don't understand the function |
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