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Posted: 6/8/2004 6:29:10 PM EDT

I've been itching to build another carbine, and saw that Warren (Ameetec_Arms) had an ad posted for $85 lower receivers. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=21&t=211351
He's local to me and I've met him previously, so I figured I'd stop in and give one of his lowers a look-over.

Man I was impressed.

I've built a lot of lowers, for myself and for friends. I can't remember EVER seeing receivers that looked this nice. For the $85 price I figured I couldn't go wrong, so I filled out the 4473, showed my license and CCW, tossed him the cash (+ AZ tax

) and left with my new lower.

Here's his discription:

As for the AMEETEC LOWERS......inquiries about the constuction are as follows: These lowers are machined from FORGINGS of 7075-T6 Aircraft quality aluminum that are finished with a hard black MIL-SPEC anodize and Teflon seal coating afterwards. This finish is the MOST superior finish an aluminum lower can have.

Here's a pic of the inside, showing the low shelf and smooth, well-machined internals:

Here's the left side, showing the logo, markings, and awesome teflon coat finish:

I used a DPMS lower parts kit, A Cav Arms M4 style stock (fixed, 1" shorter than full length), and a single point sling loop lockplate. All parts went in smooth, a perfect fit:

Showing finish match to upper (this is an upper with a few thousand rounds through it off of one of my existing rifles, I'm not sure what upper I'm going to build for this lower yet):

Overall pic:

For $85 shipped you really can't go wrong, he'll even do 3 lowers for $240 shipped.

I'm not part of Ameetec Arms, in fact he's technically a competitor of mine. I've got nothing to gain by complimenting his product, I just want you guys to see that he's got a VERY high quality lower receiver available at an extremely competitive price. I'd honestly compare the quality with a Bushmaster lower, and the teflon coated finish makes this one even better in my opinion.

Thanks again Warren!

-Cory
Adrenaline Arms.

Posted: 6/8/2004 6:35:54 PM EDT

[#1]

This site is going to bleed me dry.

Posted: 6/8/2004 6:40:58 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks Cory, the Beer's in the mail.

Posted: 6/8/2004 7:00:17 PM EDT

[#3]

Living in AZ just keeps getting better and better

Posted: 6/8/2004 7:38:59 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Living in AZ just keeps getting better and better

...and hotter and hotter...

Posted: 6/8/2004 10:28:03 PM EDT

[#5]

Hmmm. Need to check the bank balance and see if I can buy another 3 lowers this month. Can't pass up 3 for $240.

Kevin

Posted: 6/9/2004 5:14:36 AM EDT

[#6]

Looks great and for $85 that's a killer deal! Those look to be on par with the Mega uppers, which IMHO are the best lowers I've ever owned or handled.

Posted: 6/9/2004 6:14:23 AM EDT

[#7]

That´s one hellova deal. I hope I´m living in States, I´d probaply own tens of lower receivers....

There is one more + for the Ameetec lower as you can see on the pic. Upper / lower fit wont be too damn tight as on RRA lowers.

MN

Posted: 6/9/2004 7:04:16 AM EDT

[#8]

Looks like it's a cast lower, true?

Posted: 6/9/2004 7:26:11 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Looks like it's a cast lower, true?

Dude, read Treetop's post again, it says the lower is machined from 7075-T6 FORGINGS...

It is a nicely machined lower!

Posted: 6/9/2004 7:26:32 PM EDT

[#10]

they look very nice, do they have a high shelf like most others?

Posted: 6/9/2004 7:34:18 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Living in AZ just keeps getting better and better

And on a similar note, living in Kali is looking worse and worse

Posted: 6/9/2004 7:34:48 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
they look very nice, do they have a high shelf like most others?

Nope, low shelf like a Bushmaster.

Posted: 6/12/2004 8:27:28 AM EDT

[#13]

For $85 shipped you really can't go wrong, he'll even do 3 lowers for $240 shipped.

I'm not part of Ameetec Arms, in fact he's technically a competitor of mine. I've got nothing to gain by complimenting his product, I just want you guys to see that he's got a VERY high quality lower receiver available at an extremely competitive price. I'd honestly compare the quality with a Bushmaster lower, and the teflon coated finish makes this one even better in my opinion.

Thanks again Warren!

-Cory
Adrenaline Arms.

Based on this recommendation I just ordered 10 of them.

I've got 4 new RRA lowers to compare them with, I'll post my impressions when they arrive.

Posted: 6/12/2004 3:25:51 PM EDT

[#14]

That lower looks ok, How about some picture of that new bad ass upper?

Posted: 6/13/2004 6:54:42 AM EDT

[#15]

Thanks for sharing Treetop.

I have been looking very close at the Ameetec lower receiver, and your post has helped me make up my mind. At $85 shipped how could you go wrong.

Posted: 6/17/2004 8:45:04 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
That lower looks ok, How about some picture of that new bad ass upper?

I hope to get one of his first side charging uppers to finish this build.

Posted: 6/17/2004 9:14:40 PM EDT

[#17]

I just bought 5 Ameetec lowers from Warren and there the best quality I've seen. The finish is amazing very good. I've looked at Colt, Bushmaster, Armalight, Eagle Arms and these are on par if not better than them all. I would highly recommend these lowers to anybody looking to buy and the price is unbeatable.

-John

P.S. Warren is a great guy and very easy to deal with.

Posted: 6/18/2004 1:37:59 AM EDT

[#18]

They are great looking lowers. I'm going to have to buy one for my next build.

Posted: 6/18/2004 5:45:45 PM EDT

[#19]

If they are half as good as the customer service Ameetec gives, they are going to be some of the best lowers ever. You would not believe what I put Warren through trying to find just the right serial numbers for me. We finally found a pair that trips my trigger (sorry) and they should be here next week. The way Warren put up with me you would have though I was the only customer he had. Great people to do business with. For some reason, I have no doubt the lowers will be every bit the equal of the customer service.

Thanks Warren!

Posted: 6/18/2004 5:51:44 PM EDT

[#20]

I also just picked up one of Warrens lowers today, and im sure you all know from my "other" post, i was never an AR fan. this is definitely THE nicest lower ive seen for a long time, if not ever. now i just need to pick up a few more before this sale runs out, even at regular price you cant beat this lower. thanks Warren for a great product, and for no ugly guy extra tax whan ya recognized my ugly mug!

*edit* checked out his side charging upper in person also, two words for it : BAD ASS!! nice and smooth cocking effort, great machining just like the lowers.

Posted: 6/19/2004 6:21:07 AM EDT

[#21]

Cleaner, does that side charging upper use a modified bolt carrier assembly or is it totally different creature from scratch?

CMOS

Posted: 6/19/2004 8:37:43 AM EDT

[#22]

didnt see it opened up, but i would assume its a new part from scratch. it has a spring and detent to hold it in the folded position unlike just the spring in my HKs. its non-reciprocating and very smooth. we'll have to wait for Warren to let us know or for someone to pick one up and evaluate it. looks good though to me.

Posted: 6/19/2004 9:01:02 AM EDT

[#23]

CMOS- Standard bolt carrier, modified for the side charger.

Posted: 6/26/2004 2:43:04 PM EDT

[#24]

I just picked up my 10 Ameetec lowers today. They appear every bit as good as my RRA lowers in all ways and superior to them in some other ways.

I will also say that Warren was a pleasure to deal with and ships out faster than I could even have expected.

All in all, it was a very positive experiance.

I don't think you can go wrong with these at all.

Posted: 7/6/2004 4:42:11 PM EDT

[#25]

tagged

Posted: 7/6/2004 5:39:37 PM EDT

[#26]

I received my Ameetec lower receiver last week, and I must say that it is very nice. The finish on this lower is outstanding!

Posted: 7/7/2004 12:30:34 PM EDT

[#27]

How's the fit on these?

Posted: 7/7/2004 1:12:08 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
How's the fit on these?

How long is a road?

Seriously, I've had no problems whatsoever with either the lower parts kit installation, or any upper I've put on mine. Every upper I've tried has gone on snug without any wiggle, but not so snug that I need to use tools for the takedown/pivot pins. Pretty much a perfect fit.

Posted: 7/7/2004 7:10:09 PM EDT

[#29]

Treetop- Thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear.

Posted: 9/13/2004 5:49:33 PM EDT

[#30]

Bumping this back up since someone was looking for it..

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