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1/10/2017 10:50:53 PM EDT
I am thinking of using a SMOS upper/lower for a build, has anyone used them in the past?
1/10/2017 11:36:48 PM EDT
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There is a thread dedicated to SMOS lowers and uppers with lots of pics, started by Stick.  It is probably archived because I have not seen it in a couple months.
1/11/2017 9:12:23 AM EDT
[#2]
I hear they're great quality but that price... yikes.
1/11/2017 10:37:24 AM EDT
[#3]
Great looking receivers and they use to make the LaRue lowers. High quality.
1/11/2017 1:16:39 PM EDT
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Great looking receivers and they use to make the LaRue lowers. High quality.
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Used to or still do make the lowers for Larue?
1/11/2017 1:19:19 PM EDT
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Used to or still do make the lowers for Larue?
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I'm fairly certain they no longer do. But if you notice the lowers have an uncanny resemblance. SMOS also use to make receivers for Noveske.







1/11/2017 4:45:15 PM EDT
[#6]
They used to OEM for Noveske too.
1/11/2017 10:40:21 PM EDT
[#7]
Since you asked...

Noveske Gen 3 on the top, SMOS GFY on the bottom.





The SMOS is virtually identical to the Noveske except for the finish.  The SMOS has an anodized finish which is one of the best anodizing jobs I have seen.  Noveske is Cerakote armor black and while very nice, the SMOS just feels nicer.  I have a Noveske barrel installed on each and the barrel fit in the Noveske upper is much tighter (better IMO) than the SMOS.  

All in all though, the SMOS is hard to beat.  It looks great and functions great.
1/11/2017 10:43:47 PM EDT
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I hear they're great quality but that price... yikes.
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A Noveske Gen 3 receiver set goes for $600 +

The SMOS is under $500 and is virtually identical as SMOS used to machine these and holds the patent on the actual design.  You are late to the game though, because last year I got my set for $400 before the price increase.
1/12/2017 10:55:23 PM EDT
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Im pretty happy with my SMOS stuff. Used the upper, lower and rail on this one.
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