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Posted: 7/17/2008 9:01:24 AM EDT
[#1]
I think Mega has a pretty good rep for excellent lowers.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 9:19:10 AM EDT
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POF and Sun Devil are good billlet lowers. Haven't heard anything about the magpul's.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 9:27:08 AM EDT
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The Sun Devil lowers are probably the ugliest out there.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 9:32:06 AM EDT
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I want the cleanest most in spec lower I can buy. The pics I saw of the magpul lower were serial number 1 lol so I don't think I'll get one of those. Any others?
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Posted: 7/17/2008 9:52:19 AM EDT
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I have a gen2 POF and a Sun Devil. Both are nice and don't regret either yet, i haven't built either because i'm doing a AR10 right now . I like the POF finish better but also like the receiver takeup setscrew on the SD. You will be happy with either. SD is cheaper.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 9:59:52 AM EDT
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The closest you're gonna find to the Magpul is the SMOS but you can't get one directly from them. You can buy one from LaRue when they come out in two weeks.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 10:13:29 AM EDT
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By far the BEST billet lower I have ever seen is by RND Manufacturing. The downside? You cant purchase it separately, you have to purchase the complete rifle. RND Manufacturing made the upper and lower receivers for JP Enterprises on their Grade III rifle.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 10:15:34 AM EDT
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Ah yes I have seen those they are around $305.00 stripped. Do you have personal exp. with that lower? |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 10:18:42 AM EDT
[#9]
No personal experience, but cosmetically they look pretty close to the Magpul. I've only built Sun Devils, and though they may be ugly all of the lower parts fit perfectly. I may buy a LaRue if they make any marked multi-caliber.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 10:18:43 AM EDT
[#10]
Double tap, but I'll use the post anyway. Check these guys out, I haven't seen one but they look pretty nice. Also, they come with a set screw like Sun Devil's to eliminate a sloppy upper/lower fit.
Tactical Innovations |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 10:29:27 AM EDT
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Check this one.
http://www.tacticalinc.com/t15bdx-billet-deluxe-billet-machined-ar15-lower-receiver-p-1082.html ETA: looks like ftwm beat me. |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 11:41:08 AM EDT
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I like the SMOS they have a reinforced the front take down pi, nad a few other small details that I like. So where can I get one? Also the only picture I found on the SMOS website was of one with some artistic looking magwell, that is not what I want I want the normal style. Thanks for all of the input.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 11:46:25 AM EDT
[#13]
You can't get one from SMOS. They are now making lowers for LaRue, you can get one in two weeks.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 11:51:03 AM EDT
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Did I read a while back that the only people who could get the lowers were people who bought his uppers?? I thought I remember something about needing the coupon that came with the upper to get one. |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 12:02:21 PM EDT
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I don't know about that, I called them Monday about an Aimpoint mount and the guy I talked to didn't mention that. I asked him when I can get a lower and he said they'll be available in two weeks. That's gonna suck if they only sell them to people who bought their uppers.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 12:10:20 PM EDT
[#16]
That tactical innovations don't look bad, I would buy one and try it.. |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 12:16:52 PM EDT
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Trying to impress the boys at the range? +1 for the Mega - but don't tell anyone else because I want them to always be in stock. |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 2:03:49 PM EDT
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I must admit to ignorance on this subject so don't flame me . I have 1 billet lower an Arizona Armory made by Sundevil and it looks and preforms excellent. I found out after I bought it that it was not made from the best grade of alloy. so now I'm ready to do another build and was wondering if I should step up and get the better grade and pay more ? all my forged AR's are (7075 T6) I think and the Billet is 60 something or other . is in in fact Important enough to spend another $50.00 to get a brand that uses the better alloy ? I sure like the way the billet's look . I was thinking of getting a POF.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 2:19:03 PM EDT
[#19]
Do yourself a favor and buy three forged lowers instead.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 2:26:31 PM EDT
[#20]
the Arizona Armory billet lower cost me $135.00,and a forged lower would cost $100.00,so I figured it was worth the $35.00 for the looks and Kool factor. I never expected it to preform better.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 2:32:23 PM EDT
[#21]
THATS what I have been waiting for! Sweet!
That looks great as well.....hmmmm. |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 2:56:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/17/2008 3:48:15 PM EDT
[#23]
+1 |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 5:32:24 PM EDT
[#24]
Best is a relative term. As others have pointed out, a billet won't hold your FCG or receiver extension any better, nor will it work wonders with your magazines. However, since looks are subjective, I'll comment that I think this one is the best.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 5:47:07 PM EDT
[#25]
yep |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 6:20:40 PM EDT
[#26]
I'd hit that (can't believe I said that  )But where and when can we get one? |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 7:20:07 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Best is a relative term. As others have pointed out, a billet won't hold your FCG or receiver extension any better, nor will it work wonders with your magazines. However, since looks are subjective, I'll comment that I think this one is the best. stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/Magpul%20II/IMG_6595%201028%20Stick.jpg[/ Ahh...come on Stick. Everybody thinks that one looks best. But since Magpul made the "friends and family" run, they are no more. Much to the disappointment of a lot of people. 
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Posted: 7/17/2008 7:27:39 PM EDT
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Who said two weeks? Looks like I've got some work to do... 
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Posted: 7/17/2008 8:40:06 PM EDT
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Will the lowers be for sale by themselves or are they reserved for people who buy Larue uppers? |
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Posted: 7/17/2008 8:48:26 PM EDT
[#30]
I didn't catch their name, I called on Monday and whoever answered the phone told me that. I originally called about a mount for my optic, and when I asked about the lowers whoever it was laughed because of all the calls you've been getting about them. Hopefully you can narrow it down and find out who it was and give them a good spanking if this was false info.
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Posted: 7/17/2008 10:21:15 PM EDT
[#31]
I have a lot of lowers and I'd hardly call the Sun Devil ugly. In fact I consider it one of the better looking lowers I have. Funny how people tell you a billet lower is no better than a forged one because all it does is hold the FCG parts, but then they tell you a Sun Devil is inferior because it's not made from 7075 T6. What they don't mention is that virtually every free float rail is made from the same alloy as a Sun Devil lower and how many Troy, DD or LaRue rails have you seen broken? I'd argue that a free float rail sees much more hard use than a lower receiver, and is thinner to boot. Sun Devil is fine, as is POF, Mega, CMMG, RR and a dozen or more other lowers out there. We should be happy with all the excellent choices we have. |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 6:08:40 AM EDT
[#32]
 While we agree....we were left out in the cold. Turkey. LOL |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 6:18:13 AM EDT
[#33]
You guys waiting for the LaRue lowers will be very happy when they are released. SMOS does an incredible job and the quality is exceptional. It's a good match with LaRue. If it's longer than 2 weeks, so be it. You'll be happy in the end. |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 12:31:45 PM EDT
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I haven't heard anything about them deciding not to go sell the lowers, but with everything else going on, I wouldn't think it would be any time soon. |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 12:33:26 PM EDT
[#35]
SunDevil is another good looking lower, and at a great price. I've only got one of the early ones, and things have changed on them since my variant was released, but I think the SD gives a lot of bang for the buck. |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 2:08:41 PM EDT
[#36]
Thanks for the link! I picked up one of these recently at a gun show for $125. They had two types of stripped lowers and I wanted the one without Tigger on it (ok, I know it is suppose to be a panther, but it looked just a bit too cute). The TI seems well made and the upper I bought fit it tight enough that I have not bothered trying to tighten up the little tightening device. Mutton-Labe! Democracy- Two wolves and a Lamb voting on what to eat. Liberty- one heavily armed Lamb contesting the vote. (Baaaaaa!) |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 2:56:08 PM EDT
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Pics or it didn't happen. Seriously though, if you have time I'd like to see a good photo of the lower with the upper installed. That's a screamin' deal for a 7075 lower. |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 6:06:18 PM EDT
[#38]
Thats sounds like one of their forged lowers, not the billet. |
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Posted: 7/18/2008 6:55:26 PM EDT
[#39]
You're right, I didn't even know they made a forged lower. I only saw the billet receiver when I looked at their website. I like that billet receiver except for that funky looking integral trigger guard, other than that it's a nice looking piece.
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Posted: 7/19/2008 12:07:29 AM EDT
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i think at first,people who bought a stealth upper will basicly be first in line. on a side note,these guys/gals have some SMOS lowers www.anchorarmament.com/ |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 6:17:06 AM EDT
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I wish we still had some in stock. I need to update our website this week. |
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Posted: 7/20/2008 8:07:11 PM EDT
[#42]
Another Vote for the Larue/SMOS and the Magpul if it becomes avilable.
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Posted: 7/20/2008 9:07:26 PM EDT
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Here is an Arizona Armory lower, made by the guys at Sun Devil.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/jseif13/AA-Lower.jpg |
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