SqueezeFirst
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I am looking to build my first AR (I bought an m&p 15 a month ago and am addicted). I have been having a hell of a time finding a decently priced lower. I would prefer it in FDE. Anyone have any recommendations?
Need advice for low for first ar build
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Forgot to mention I am looking for an aluminum lower not a polymer lower.
reptileguy99
Active Member
- Apr 6, 2013
- 249
i just got a forged lower they had a few types up continental arms in tomonium friday night
regular lower, and lots of folks here are good with the spray finishes like duracoat and cerakote....
- Aug 2, 2012
- 842
lowers can be had for $130 and a can of paint.
chuckgregory
Member
You'll get off cheaper if you can find an inexpensive lower (JG sales has one for $130 in stock right now) and paint it later. You might be able to buy 2 black lowers and paint for the price of a pre-painted lower.
i'd talk to member Bravo757, he seems to know his stuff about ar lowers.
some folks will understand that, the rest will think i'm serious.
some folks will understand that, the rest will think i'm serious.
Dichotmist
Active Member
Palmetto State Armory lowers are in stock for $119 + Shipping. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/lower-parts/lower-receivers/psa-ar15-lower.html
Like other have said I would paint it the exact color your looking for later.
Like other have said I would paint it the exact color your looking for later.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
arcticdc5
Active Member
- Mar 20, 2013
- 219
I'm looking at the same one. Does anyone know of the quality of the Palmetto state armory lower?
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
They're a good cost-effective aluminum lower, I've built off 3 of them now, and while it's not a high-end lower like a Noveske or the like, they do exactly what they're meant to do. Fit and finish is on-par to better than expected for the price point.
armed ferret - I do my best...
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
Haven't had that issue with Gen 1 and Gen 2 PMags myself, but my mags are WELL used.
i only have experience with one single example, but the PSA LPK i installed on a superior arms lower was pretty disappointing. i have to REALLY put some effort on the front takedown pin to get it to move, EITHER direction, and the magazine release is really quite sticky as well. i'm sure both will wear in over time, and the front takedown isn't a very big issue, but the mag release definitely needs to be replaced.
- Aug 17, 2011
- 26,177
Haven't used their LPK, normally have a spike's on hand for that.
ObsceneJesster
Ultimate Member
- Jan 31, 2011
- 2,958
I just got done building a out a custom billet lower with a PSA LPK minus the fire control group. Everything went together perfect and operates perfect. Couldn't really ask for a better fit.
photoracer
Competition Shooter
Although I prefer Aero Precision lowers I scored 2 PSA ones yesterday. Usually they are not in stock when I check. I'm buying them just in case plus I am building a suppressor friendly 14.5" upper right now for my 3-gun lower which is the only lower I have right now.
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