Where to find stripped AR-15 lower receiver?
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ATRS will always be my 1st recommendation for lower receivers in Canada.
Though they are priced as complete kits, I'm sure Rick and Dustin would sell it to you stripped; they will put your parts in it at no cost or very low cost too.
Though they are priced as complete kits, I'm sure Rick and Dustin would sell it to you stripped; they will put your parts in it at no cost or very low cost too.
Well, Canadian Tactical Cowboy Supplies is in Vancouver, but it looks like they only have uppers in stock. http://ctcsupplies.ca/ still it might be worth asking.
I've got mine from http://www.motiuk.com/products.html they may or may not be backordered though.
Or you could buy my spare daniel defense one
I've got mine from http://www.motiuk.com/products.html they may or may not be backordered though.
Or you could buy my spare daniel defense one
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ATRS will always be my 1st recommendation for lower receivers in Canada.
Though they are priced as complete kits, I'm sure Rick and Dustin would sell it to you stripped; they will put your parts in it at no cost or very low cost too.
Thank Ben!!
We also have some DPMS stripped lowers available for those who prefer the ordinary stuff.
You're most welcome. Dustin and I have talked about a complete DI shorty from you guys as the next build. Even better now that you are getting into nitriding your own barrels.
That said - I should have mentioned in my original reply that you guys should be trusted for much more than just lowers but complete builds as well.
I know I know...paint me an ATRS fanboy
ATRS will always be my 1st recommendation for lower receivers in Canada.
Though they are priced as complete kits, I'm sure Rick and Dustin would sell it to you stripped; they will put your parts in it at no cost or very low cost too.
Nice lowers but run around 550.00 stripped...
Yup, I know. They aren't $200 stripped lowers, but the fit-finish-quality-made-in-canada and choice of small details such as safety selector markings, serial number, etc are worth it to me.
The Cadex are nice too - I personally just can't stand the white logo on it. If it wouldn't be for that I don't know why someone would not consider it.
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The "white marking" is actually laser engraving which essentially a process where the anodizing is just burned off.
Cadex is not the only 1 doing this, ASA and a couple others also come to mind, and I understand why they do it, it costs ALOT less to do this than to machine engrave.
My question and it seems no-one in Ottawa will respond, is how is this considered permanent? Laser engraving can be removed simply by light bead blasting. I thought the whole idea of make, model and serial number being permanently engraved into the action actually meant permanent as in forever short of a grinder. I know those who will break the law will do so regardless, but what if 1 should decide they want to have a custom paint job which then covers this important data?
The U.N. as much as I have no use for that group, is bucking for all firearms to have minimally a .3mm depth of engraving so what if you have a laser engraved lower, who is on the hook to get the gun into conforming with the law, if or when it passes?
So you've been asking Ottawa to investigate your competition to try and get them to change how they do things?
Huh.
Seems to be a lot of that lately.
Wondering what consequences that one will bring for the firearms industry?
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So does that mean I can order an ATRS lower milled for a 45 degree safety?
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No doubt, this kinda thing is very concerning as its a firearms retailer stabbing firearm owners in the back costing them huge dollars and then these retailers expect us to spend our cash at there stores even after giving us a kick in the back side.
Very alarming Alberta Tactical Rifle, I was just about to pull the trigger ( metaphorically speaking ) on a very large purchase you quoted me on. However you now have me reconsidering this. Especially since I was gonna order an ASA AR10 upper and lower from you and now your admitting to asking Ottawa questions that could result in my lower being confiscated after you sell it to me.
Very, very disappointed.
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Panties. Knot.
I won't even come close to think of responding for Rick as he'll be doing so himself I'm sure of it, but I've got a little birdie who tells me that the reason he would ask is if it's indeed acceptable manufacturing practice by ANYONE, then he may choose to do so too, thus cutting his production costs down significantly per unit (or per his words "ALOT less" then machine engraving), thus selling his product for less.
It's hilarious that you've taking his questioning of the process itself right to him throwing under the bus another Canadian producer. How many times on this board have you seen the "I know this guy" speech, just so to not self-identify or identify someone else in writing for all to see. Do you not think that simply asking if the process is acceptable, by naming what it is, wouldn't get the question understood by the lab rats in Ottawa? Really, you went and connected one and the other in a instant?
What TSE did is despicable, that we can all agree on.
Good thing Cadex settled that patent infringement or they may not have been producing at all anymore!
I don't care for the Cadex white lettering either, the pricing is a bit more affordable on a CDN made receiver though. $550.00 for the stripped ATR receiver seems like an extremely high price, sure the marks and serial numbers wont rub off but ATR claims that some fitting might be required when installing LPK's, does this mean the machining isn't to precise or are most milspec LPK's out of spec?
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I'm not spending 2200$ of my money on a upper and lower from a dealer that's bringing said firearm to the attention of Ottawa as questionable manufacturing processes. You may be able to afford to throw away 2200$ but I have no interest in losing that kind of money and zero interest in doing business with any company that's throwing its customers under the bus in such a way.
What's really hilarious is how your willing to take the chance given the current situation with Swiss Arms, Kris's Vector and 858 possible reclassification. Any dealer kicking over stones that could lead to confiscation is extremely alarming and disappointing. Given the current circumstances people should be engaging there brain before opening there mouths about questions that could impact firearm owners across Canada.
Given your posts in this thread your reaction is just brand loyalty towards Alberta Tactical. How loyal would you be if there questions resulted in you losing your hard earned money?
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WOW!!!!
First let me 100000% clear here. NO-ONE is getting thrown under the bus. There have been NO inquiries at all as to names or what competition is doing or not doing.
The question I asked back in 2008 of the firearms lab was " Is laser engraving of data on our lowers and uppers considered permanent enough to meet with RCMP approval in order to get our AR15 variant approved for sale in Canada?"
The answer was " as long as it is permanently marked with all the required data, you are in compliance." which is pretty vague. We opted to cover our bases with milled .3mm deep engraving. END OF STORY!
So all of you who ran off on a rant can now edit and apologize.
First let me 100000% clear here. NO-ONE is getting thrown under the bus. There have been NO inquiries at all as to names or what competition is doing or not doing.
The question I asked back in 2008 of the firearms lab was " Is laser engraving of data on our lowers and uppers considered permanent enough to meet with RCMP approval in order to get our AR15 variant approved for sale in Canada?"
The answer was " as long as it is permanently marked with all the required data, you are in compliance." which is pretty vague. We opted to cover our bases with milled .3mm deep engraving. END OF STORY!
So all of you who ran off on a rant can now edit and apologize.
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