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Posted: 10/25/2013 8:50:09 PM EDT
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what kind of mags?
The only polymer lower worth buying is CavArms/GWACS. So with that said it's a poly lower not named CavArms or GWACS, so yes did get hosed lol. |
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Posted: 10/25/2013 11:03:13 PM EDT
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50$ worth of mags and ammo with a (albeit crappy) polymer lower for 75. not terrible.
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Posted: 10/25/2013 11:22:15 PM EDT
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not horrible
at worst make yourself a dedicated .22 out of it |
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Posted: 10/26/2013 5:26:57 AM EDT
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I think you got a decent deal. You can search the forum about the polymer lowers and you will see things go both ways as to their value.
My take is, build it, shoot it and if it breaks your only out around $25 to $30, or a trip the movies and pop corn and drink. |
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Posted: 10/26/2013 5:48:58 PM EDT
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The only thing wrong with that new frontier lower is the bashers opinion of it. I have 2 and no problems with them. Also have 2 forged lowers. You got a great deal.
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Posted: 10/26/2013 5:54:46 PM EDT
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only one way to find out. Build it and shoot it.
FYI, PSA has blem forged lowers for 59.99.  |
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Posted: 10/26/2013 6:05:22 PM EDT
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not horrible at worst make yourself a dedicated .22 out of it This. A dedicated .22 is a good use of a polymer upper. |
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Posted: 10/26/2013 9:43:42 PM EDT
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I would look at it like this:
You bought 3 mags and a box of ammo for $75, and got a polymer lower included for free. |
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Posted: 10/26/2013 10:05:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The only thing wrong with that new frontier lower is the bashers opinion of it. I have 2 and no problems with them. Also have 2 forged lowers. You got a great deal. Agreed, I have one myself and had no problems with it
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Posted: 10/26/2013 10:08:49 PM EDT
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build the polymer lower (I have 2 of those and they aren't bad but will require dome minor trimming/reaming)
with some cheap PSA lower parts and a cheap upper and have yourself a SHTF rifle for near free. |
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Posted: 10/27/2013 12:27:48 PM EDT
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not horrible at worst make yourself a dedicated .22 out of it My thoughts exactly. |
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Posted: 10/28/2013 4:55:15 AM EDT
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I appreciate the feedback, both positive and a little negative! I had never heard of the brand either until i googled it. I would love to build it up, and i actually considered a dedicated .22, just have to weigh cost options at this point. I've never built an AR, so this will definately be an adventure. Any tips on where to look for lower build kits and uppers? cost is a huge factor for me. Also, for those that care, the 2 30 rd mags i got are DSG, with brown magpul followers installed, and the "20 round" is actually a 10-round blocked bushmaster mag. Its ok with me though, as i didnt have one of those before, and wanted a 10 round mag for hunting anyway. So as long as its reliable, i'm happy happy happy. So now where do i start?
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Posted: 10/28/2013 5:23:26 AM EDT
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not horrible at worst make yourself a dedicated .22 out of it This is what I would do. Polymer lowers don't hold up well to a 5.56. |
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Posted: 10/28/2013 5:37:40 AM EDT
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For your lower parts kit check out palmetto state armory. You get a basic lpk a basic milspec trigger a magpul expandable stock bufer tube etc and your grip for 109. Then your lower would be done for fairly cheap.
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Posted: 10/28/2013 5:44:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I appreciate the feedback, both positive and a little negative! I had never heard of the brand either until i googled it. I would love to build it up, and i actually considered a dedicated .22, just have to weigh cost options at this point. I've never built an AR, so this will definately be an adventure. Any tips on where to look for lower build kits and uppers? cost is a huge factor for me. Also, for those that care, the 2 30 rd mags i got are DSG, with brown magpul followers installed, and the "20 round" is actually a 10-round blocked bushmaster mag. Its ok with me though, as i didnt have one of those before, and wanted a 10 round mag for hunting anyway. So as long as its reliable, i'm happy happy happy. So now where do i start? If you want, PM me for more info.
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Posted: 10/28/2013 11:44:38 AM EDT
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Excellent. I looked at the PSA website, and will do more research, but that option looks great. If i buy a complete upper from them, or anyone else online for that matter, does it have to be shipped to a dealer? which parts of the weapon have to be shipped through a dealer? or maybe just complete weapons. like i said, I've never purchased parts online like this, other than magazines and whatnot.
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Posted: 10/29/2013 6:17:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Excellent. I looked at the PSA website, and will do more research, but that option looks great. If i buy a complete upper from them, or anyone else online for that matter, does it have to be shipped to a dealer? which parts of the weapon have to be shipped through a dealer? or maybe just complete weapons. like i said, I've never purchased parts online like this, other than magazines and whatnot. Its the lower (with serial number) that gets transfered through a FFL. Parts, uppers, and kits without the lower can get shipped to you direct.
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