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Title: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Eagle1 on March 05, 2012, 10:43:31 PM: Thinking about starting an AR build and would like suggestions on lowers to start the build. Not sure yet if I am going to do a .223 or .308. Leaning towards the .308 as i already have a .223. :-\
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: OnTheFly on March 05, 2012, 10:48:24 PM: At about $80 + shipping ($7?), I don't think you could go wrong with a Palmettos State Armory. There are lots of good lowers out there for a little more money, but I think PSA is a pretty good deal. Of course I have only built one lower...and it was a PSA. I liked the product and service so much, I ordered a matching PSA upper to go with it.

Fly
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: bk09 on March 06, 2012, 09:58:42 AM: Quote from: OnTheFly on March 05, 2012, 10:48:24 PM
At about $80 + shipping ($7?), I don't think you could go wrong with a Palmettos State Armory. There are lots of good lowers out there for a little more money, but I think PSA is a pretty good deal. Of course I have only built one lower...and it was a PSA. I liked the product and service so much, I ordered a matching PSA upper to go with it.

Fly

What he said. I actually ordered one of these a year ago and didn't realize I had to be 21 to buy it. Very upsetting to say the least. Unfortunately with the election coming up they probably won't go on sale for $50 like they do several times a year.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Mudinyeri on March 06, 2012, 11:21:55 AM: +2 for PSA
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Dan W on March 06, 2012, 12:07:57 PM: All mine are RRA, but they were the flavor of the month back then
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: bkoenig on March 06, 2012, 12:41:01 PM: My PSA is cool because it has cannons on the magwell. I like my Spikes better because it has a spider. Scares the meth heads.

Pretty much all of them come from the same few manufacturers. I say pick one that fits your budget and has a rollmark you like. Just stay away from Blackthorne/Hesse/Vulcan. Everything else is good to go.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: FarmerRick on March 06, 2012, 04:20:30 PM: Quote from: Eagle1 on March 05, 2012, 10:43:31 PM
Thinking about starting an AR build and would like suggestions on lowers to start the build. Not sure yet if I am going to do a .223 or .308. Leaning towards the .308 as i already have a .223. :-\

From what I hear, Palmetto is working on introducing a DPMS-pattern .308 AR sometime in April.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: RobertH on March 06, 2012, 10:27:54 PM: i would go with any Mil-Spec or better lower. don't limit yourself to a 5.56 or 7.62... do both!
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: OnTheFly on March 06, 2012, 11:08:47 PM: Quote from: bkoenig on March 06, 2012, 12:41:01 PM
My PSA is cool because it has cannons on the magwell.

Those are cannons?! I thought they were just two sausages.

Fly
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Eagle1 on March 09, 2012, 10:16:39 PM: In time Robert, in time. I may just start with a .223 and do the .308 next. Hope to find some items at the Hastings show next weekend.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: 00BUCK on March 10, 2012, 10:40:41 AM: AGP Arms in AZ also makes a nice lower, with an American flag CNC'd into the front of the mag well. It also has a built in trigger creep adjuster, separate from the pistol grip mount hole. I have one of these and two PSA's - Nothing bad to say about either manufacturer.
http://www.agparms.com/products/AGP-Arms-Forged-AR%252d15-Lower-Receiver.html (http://www.agparms.com/products/AGP-Arms-Forged-AR%252d15-Lower-Receiver.html)
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Eagle1 on March 10, 2012, 12:31:51 PM: Thanks Buck, I like that one. Added them to my AR bookmarks. Thanks to everyone for your input. Now all I need to do is find one that is in-stock and part with some cash. Next we will discuss LPK's and stock options. :laugh:
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: 00BUCK on March 10, 2012, 05:11:48 PM: You are quite welcome. If you plan on doing any accurate shooting get a LPK minus the fire control group. Go to Joe Bob outfitters web site and order a the LPK that has the RRA 2 stage trigger national match trigger for $129.95. If you are or were in the military or LEO you get a 5% discount using code THANKYOU as well as free shipping on orders over $90 so you would pay $123.45 shipped. Seeing how a Stag LPK would cost about $55 and a RRA 2 stage NM trigger would be $100-$125 by it's self, this is an excellent deal! Joe Bob's in in Kansas and shipping is very fast, usually a day or two. Also put in the comments section when ordering that you would like a free T-shirt and the size and he will send you a cool Joe Bob's tee shirt with your order.
http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Rock_River_Arms_Complete_Lower_Parts_Kit_with_Nati_p/rra-completenm-kit.htm (http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Rock_River_Arms_Complete_Lower_Parts_Kit_with_Nati_p/rra-completenm-kit.htm)

As for the lower, call AGP and find out when their next run will be - mine took 2 weeks when it was shown as sold out on the website.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Eagle1 on March 13, 2012, 07:03:26 PM: And so it begins. Ordered the AGP lower today.
Start the clock.
364 days to go.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: 00BUCK on March 13, 2012, 11:48:08 PM: Quote from: Eagle1 on March 13, 2012, 07:03:26 PM
And so it begins. Ordered the AGP lower today.
Start the clock.
364 days to go.
You will not be disappointed with it, congrats!
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Eagle1 on March 14, 2012, 01:11:57 PM: I e-mailed them to inquire when they may be back in-stock and Kevin replyed to say he had one and if I called I could have it. Impressed already.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Eagle1 on March 16, 2012, 07:58:26 PM: The lower is on it's way, decided on an LPK. Think I will go with a 16" or possibly 18" 1in7 twist A3 flat top (upper and barrel combo). Still trying to find one i like that I can afford. Plan to go with a free floating hand guard. Not to much thought on an adjustable stock yet, maybe one will find me.
Title: Re: If you were going to build an AR which Lower would "you" start with?
Post by: Eagle1 on February 19, 2013, 12:23:17 AM: Didn't take 365 days, but real close. Received my YHM upper Friday. Only 54 days of backorder. Well worth the wait. Looks great. Can't wait to get out and shoot it.