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11/28/2012 3:51:00 PM EDT
I'm going to build a couple of ARs for a friend and me.  I've done three builds on RRA, Bushmaster and Stag lowers.  All went flawlessly.  I had no intention of selling them but people keep offering enough money that I cannot turn them down.  So I'm back at the workbench.  At least I've done enough of these now I know exactly what I want in/on them.

I've got what seems to be a good deal on some sequential S/N lowers built by LAR (Grizzly).  Any of y'all have experience with their lowers, or products in general?  I've owned a long slide Grizzly and loved it.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
11/29/2012 3:15:37 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
I'm going to build a couple of ARs for a friend and me.  I've done three builds on RRA, Bushmaster and Stag lowers.  All went flawlessly.  I had no intention of selling them but people keep offering enough money that I cannot turn them down.  So I'm back at the workbench.  At least I've done enough of these now I know exactly what I want in/on them.

I've got what seems to be a good deal on some sequential S/N lowers built by LAR (Grizzly).  Any of y'all have experience with their lowers, or products in general?  I've owned a long slide Grizzly and loved it.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

I've never heard anything negative about LAR.
My favorite is Aero Precision for a forged lower.
They are local to me, very well done and priced right.

For a billet set I would go with Mega, also local to me.
11/29/2012 3:20:07 PM EDT
[#2]
I've been happy with my YHM lower
11/29/2012 3:32:10 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm sure I will be happy with my Spike's Tactical Zombie....if it ever gets here.
11/29/2012 3:33:46 PM EDT
[#4]

This may be old but it will show you how irrelevant the lower question is if you're buying someone on the list.









Lewis
Machine & Tool


LMT

Lauer

DS
Arms

PWA

Eagle

Armalite

Knights Armament

Barrett





Continental Machine Tool

Stag

Rock River Arms

High Standard

Noveske

Century (New)

Global Tactical

CLE

S&W

MGI

Wilson Tactical

Grenadier Precision

Colt





LAR Manufacturing (85% of the industry)

LAR

Bushmaster

Ameetec

DPMS

CMMG

Double Star

Fulton Armory

Spike's Tactical





JVP

Double Star

LRB

Charles Daly





Mega Machine Shop

Mega

GSE

Dalphon

POF

Alexander Arms





Olympic

Olympic

SGW

Tromix

Palmetto

Dalphon

Frankford

Century (Old)





Sun Devil

Sun Devil forged billet
receivers





Superior

Superior Arms

Lauer (New)





Aero Precision

Aero Precision

Surplus Ammo and Arms

Palmetto State Armory


 
12/4/2012 12:09:05 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
This may be old but it will show you how irrelevant the lower question is if you're buying someone on the list.





Lewis Machine & Tool
LMT
Lauer
DS Arms
PWA
Eagle
Armalite
Knights Armament
Barrett


Continental Machine Tool
Stag
Rock River Arms
High Standard
Noveske
Century (New)
Global Tactical
CLE
S&W
MGI
Wilson Tactical
Grenadier Precision
Colt


LAR Manufacturing (85% of the industry)
LAR
Bushmaster
Ameetec
DPMS
CMMG
Double Star
Fulton Armory
Spike's Tactical


JVP
Double Star
LRB
Charles Daly


Mega Machine Shop
Mega
GSE
Dalphon
POF
Alexander Arms


Olympic
Olympic
SGW
Tromix
Palmetto
Dalphon
Frankford
Century (Old)


Sun Devil
Sun Devil forged billet receivers


Superior
Superior Arms
Lauer (New)


Aero Precision
Aero Precision
Surplus Ammo and Arms
Palmetto State Armory

 


This list needs updating.
12/4/2012 8:10:25 AM EDT
[#6]
Which parts need to be updated? Can anyone add where BCM has their lowers manufactured?
12/4/2012 8:48:29 AM EDT
[#7]
Great list of where the lowers are built at...

I'm sure that this list could be updated...seems that every few days there is a new company putting out lowers.

Maybe a sticky would be prudent with updates to this list.

It a great resource and knowing where they are built is awesome.

Bret

P.s. thanks CTD
12/4/2012 12:22:02 PM EDT
[#8]
I swear I had an FN M16 while in the Army too...  It was an old POS rifle that rattled to damn much but functioned flawlessly when using good mags.  Does/Did FN produce any M16's for the Army?
12/4/2012 12:48:19 PM EDT
[#9]
Building for profits?

Hide your dog.  And get an FFL
12/4/2012 1:14:53 PM EDT
[#10]
I used a Grizzly lower for a build and they are G2G. Build with confidence.
12/4/2012 2:15:18 PM EDT
[#11]
I believe Quentin Defense makes  the one of the best if not the best Lowers for the money.  $169 for a Billet Lower is amazing and if you want, they'll mechanical or laser engrave your lower for a little more.  Machining Video

12/4/2012 5:03:03 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
I swear I had an FN M16 while in the Army too...  It was an old POS rifle that rattled to damn much but functioned flawlessly when using good mags.  Does/Did FN produce any M16's for the Army?


Yes  from what I understand FN makes all the military's general weapons, m16a4,
240,249 machine guns and the 50 cal m2. While i beleive colt still holds the contract for the m4s
That they will eventually phase out
12/4/2012 5:23:37 PM EDT
[#13]



Quoted:


I swear I had an FN M16 while in the Army too...  It was an old POS rifle that rattled to damn much but functioned flawlessly when using good mags.  Does/Did FN produce any M16's for the Army?


FN and FNH-USA has made M16s under US military contract since 1988.



 
12/4/2012 6:05:58 PM EDT
[#14]
I just built on a Spike's lower on Thanksgiving Day and everything fit tight and perfect!
12/4/2012 6:10:47 PM EDT
[#15]



Quoted:


I just built on a Spike's lower on Thanksgiving Day and everything fit tight and perfect!


Same here, last night with a Spikes enhanced LPK.  Well mostly, I'm still waiting for my vlt0r emod stock kit.

 



Anyway, Spikes is GTG.
12/4/2012 6:17:22 PM EDT
[#16]
Quoted:

Quoted:
I just built on a Spike's lower on Thanksgiving Day and everything fit tight and perfect!

Same here, last night with a Spikes enhanced LPK.  Well mostly, I'm still waiting for my vlt0r emod stock kit.  

Anyway, Spikes is GTG.


I built with:
RRA LPK with NM 2-stage trigger
Magpul MOE grip with punisher lasered in both sides
Magpul ACS stock on DPMS mil-spec tube and buffer and spring
Custom extended takedown pins with Punisher logo
Oversize mag release button with... you guessed it... punisher logo
Winter trig guard with punisher logo.

Looks damn nice! Now which upper???

Hmmmmmmmmmm????
12/4/2012 10:16:23 PM EDT
[#18]
Good info in this thread... tag!
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