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Offline RobertH

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Stripped AR Lowers
« on: April 07, 2011, 01:25:16 AM »
what are some prices and good AR stripped lower receivers?  (.223/5.56)


im saving up to start making an AR.  i'm not in any hurry to buy, i just need to know how much to save up.
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Re: Stripped AR Lowers
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2011, 03:34:25 AM »
AIM Surplus periodically has Spikes lowers for $80 plus shipping and transfer.  They sell out quick so if they're in stock you have to jump on them fast.

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Re: Stripped AR Lowers
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2011, 05:53:02 AM »
Yeah, Spikes are nice ones. 

Most AR lowers are of equal quality, though some have features that others don't.


Most common brands range from about $60 to $120(non-billit, those are over twice as much).  It all depends on what you want it to say on the sides.

Looking for a particular brand or features?

EDIT:  If you are looking for a billit-style lower, I suggest talking to Scott over at Reaper Arms in Shelby, NE.  These things are wicked and look to be of excellent quality.
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Re: Stripped AR Lowers
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2011, 06:59:10 PM »
im not looking for anything special, but i would like to have a fairly good name on the receiver.

what would you suggest i get?  what should i look for in a receiver?
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Re: Stripped AR Lowers
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2011, 04:51:08 PM »
Spikes isn't a bad brand...  It also has a spider as an emblem which looks neat to me...  As a previous post stated, AIM surplus usually has them stripped for $79.99.

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Re: Stripped AR Lowers
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2011, 08:04:00 AM »
Hmmm.... is it a spider, or a Wookie from Star Wars

You decide:



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Re: Stripped AR Lowers
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2011, 10:43:07 AM »
a wookie!

i think ill buy from aim.  i just gotta save up the cash since the wife and i booked a week long cruise, so i have zero extra cash.
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Re: Stripped AR Lowers
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2011, 11:46:04 AM »
I need to color fill the wookie/spider on my Spikes lower.  Red, green, or gray, I haven't decided yet.