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IA, USA
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Anyone ever tried one?
Got it in my head to do as lightweight build as possible, sometime down the road. Looked at EP80s, New Frontier, and Polymer80s. Pretty sure I can do the machining alright on the two 80%ers and kind of figure that for that price it might be worth a try. EP80s New Frontier Polymer80s |
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Posted: 12/9/2013 4:10:23 AM EST
Only thing polymer for the AR that I have is 4 or 5 stripped CavArms MKII complete lower/hand guard setups somewhere downstairs.
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Posted: 12/9/2013 4:35:19 AM EST
we've built on them. worked on them. probably won't own them.
when you torque the receiver extension tube, you can watch the lower twist and deflect as much as a 1/4"... i'm not sure it would hold up to the rigors of genuine battle, but they serve a place as light duty or plinker lowers... |
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Posted: 12/9/2013 4:48:15 AM EST
I had my eye on one a while ago to build out as a dedicated .22lr. I've seen plenty at the range and they seemed to hold up fine. Like Septic said I'm not sure I would trust them as battle ready.
I also have concerns about the takedown and pivot pin holes. They seemed like they would fall out of speck quickly if you are changing uppers a lot or field stripping for cleaning. Although at the current prices I would just pick up a new one. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/9/2013 12:07:15 PM EST
I've got a New Frontier polymer lower, put about 2000 rounds of 223/556 through it and around 400-500 rounds of 5.45x39 through it. No problems with it whatsoever
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IA, USA
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Posted: 12/9/2013 6:48:01 PM EST
It would be for gunutainment.
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Posted: 12/11/2013 3:19:46 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By 34ID11B:
It would be for gunutainment. Then I would say give it a go. If you machine out the 80% take lots pics and let us know how it turns out. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 12/11/2013 12:47:43 PM EST
Joe bob has new frontier lowers for $44.95.
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