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Posted: 7/23/2012 5:16:22 PM EDT
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hey guys, i am wanting to get a ar-15, already have a mosin nagant tula 1938, and a cz-82 for carrying, I am just looking for a inexpensive lower (already know what upper i want), the new frontier lw-15 looks awesome for the price. Yes it is polymer but this rifle would be the first "plinker" i would get and for the cost, Which i am trying to keep down it seems like a steal. Anyway what would you recommend between the 2 (or if you have any other suggestions) buy the lw-15 or order a parts kit and assemble myself?
note: i have never assembled a gun from scratch before, yes ive completely disassembled my mosin for cleaning, but that's about it. |
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build it yourself. Not hard at all. +1 If you have any mechanical ability at all, you can assemble a lower from a stripped and a parts kit. Probably even if you have no mechanical ability. Although you might have to go hunting for detents after zinging them across the room. |
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For the price of the New Frontier lower i think you could do better if you're going to end up replacing parts. There are various stripped lowers that are mil spec that come in at or under the price of the lower you're looking at. (Aero Precision, Spike's (if you can find them in stock!), PSA, etc.) only real difference from what I can tell is the roll mark on the side, which I don't really care about. Parts kits are pretty much the same, unless you get into fancy triggers, etc.
For the actual assembly of the lower, watch lots of videos, read the guides here, and take your time. You don't really need the special tools, but some help. You DEFINITELY want to get something to support the receiver for the trigger guard pin, and a lower vice block is nice too. I built my first lower last month, using a lower vice block, some cheap punches, a glock tool (lol) and a random medium sized hammer. Everything went smooth, and I ended up with a pretty cool paper weight! (gotta figure out what upper setup I'm going with) |
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Assemble it yourself. It's real easy.
Personally I would spend just a few bucks more and get a forged stripped lower. The price difference can't be significant to be a deal breaker or the bank on an AR build. I've been using Rock River Arms lower parts kits. Trigger groups are a preference. There are stock triggers and many different upgrade trigger groups available. Upgrades come highly recommended. A nice trigger makes a big difference. I've been using Rock River Arms 2 stage trigger on most of my builds. Check out Joe Bob Outfitters. They usually have a great selection of lower parts kits with stock triggers, no trigger or upgrade triggers. |
virtually anybody can build a lower, i would avoid the real cheap parts kits though, most people have no problem with the dpms and other like that but ive come across too many stories on here and other sites reviews saying parts were out of spec or broke when installing. i paid 75 (including shipping) and got a great kit straight from rock river. i would strongly suggest that on pny up the 5-10 extra and get somehting other people would probably consider better but i would just consider on par  the only thing i would really consider better is a spikes lpk
if you feel like saving the money theres nothing wrong with the new frontiers. i own one that i bought for a 22 plinker and did alot of digging on the company and product before i dove in. i went into it heavily skeptical and wound up really surprised and impressed. there no reason to replace any of the internals but i personally didnt like the feel of thier stock. for the price it is really hard to beat, plus its really light weight. to be honest i prefer the feel of my regular AR better but i wouldnt shy away from buying another new frontier if i had a reason |
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Buy a complete rifle I agree with bougie you sound like your new to firearms and have little experience you can get a S&W sport for about $650 or a DPMS sport for $600 at your walmart do some more reading on here and you will know what you want! check out the pic threads they will help at what you want for a rifle IMO built a high quality rifle that will last three of the cheap POS rifles welcome 
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