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1/13/2012 8:21:27 AM EDT
I'm planing my first build. I was leaning toward using the PSA stripped lowers but noticed a string on the forum about safety holes being out of spec.

I've also though of using a Spikes stripped receiver with a PSA upper kit....I gather this is common with no problems. I can get the Spikes lower at my monthly gun show samee price as getting the PSA lower shipped through my local FFL.

Thoughts?? My only issue with the Spikes is I prefer the S/F marking for safe/fire over picograms but it's not a dealbreaker
1/13/2012 8:29:55 AM EDT
[#1]
I have 4 PSA lowers, between me and a couple co workers we total have I think 12 or more.  All have been fine and built up great.  Bought at various times including Fathers Day sale last year, Black Friday and others.
1/13/2012 11:28:01 AM EDT
[#2]
go with spikes their great! Thats what I did. Never really found anything bad. most people say their one of the better brands. If I were you I eould get conplete lower then ya dont have worry bout the lpk install but eather way I would go to the local show grab a spikes then ya don't have worry bout the hassle of the shipping to ffl stuff
1/13/2012 11:28:49 AM EDT
[#3]
Im on the other side of the Coin I have done more Spikes builds and only one DPMS and Areo Precision so I prefer Spikes and also their Receiver Kits... Only one mans view..
1/13/2012 12:04:44 PM EDT
[#4]
I built my 1st AR with a Spikes stripped lower.
It fit great on the STAG upper I used!

Plus I like the Spider icon that comes on them
1/13/2012 12:33:54 PM EDT
[#5]
Either will do perfect and give you many years of service.  All you are going to get is personal preference about this topic!
1/13/2012 1:14:21 PM EDT
[#6]
IMO get what you want.  I bought two lowers recently and they are fine with no issues.  If you want the Safe/Fire then get that.

Then later buy the Spikes as well.

Seriously get both.
1/13/2012 4:21:27 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
I built my 1st AR with a Spikes stripped lower.
It fit great on the STAG upper I used!

Plus I like the Spider icon that comes on them


+1. I did the same Spikes lower/ Stag upper. Perfect fit and colormatch too.  My Spikes I used had Fire-Safe and no pictos.....Mike
1/13/2012 11:25:29 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Quoted:
I built my 1st AR with a Spikes stripped lower.
It fit great on the STAG upper I used!

Plus I like the Spider icon that comes on them


+1. I did the same Spikes lower/ Stag upper. Perfect fit and colormatch too.  My Spikes I used had Fire-Safe and no pictos.....Mike


Odds are I'll just go with the Spikes for my 1st build since the price real-time is the same as getting 1 PSA shipped through a FFL my area. Then when PSA does another sale I can get a couple receivers there and do the other 2 AR's I'd like to do down the road this year.....

I can adapt to the pictograms for 1 build if that's all I can find local next show.
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