looking for unbiased review of NEA parts

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Depends on what you're looking for, if you want a high quality rifle then it probably isn't the best choice. If you just want something to plink with and don't care about more then it will be fine. I have heard of people having issues with slightly off colors between upper and lower, and some sloppy movement between them when closed. It comes down to what you want to spend and what you want out of the rifle. They will work, after that..up to you. They are cheap for a reason.
 
Ive had 2 lowers and had issues with both
1-had a horrible finish and bad machine marks
2-buffer thread and front take down pin out of spec
Save the money and buy a aero precision
 
Ive had good and bad luck with them but with that the last 2 sets of stripped uppers n lowers have been bang on so I got no complaints.
The last set I actually made into my CQB rifle setup an have been extremely happy with its performance.
But that said my Motiuk lower is really nice with its Diemaco upper.
So take it with a grain of salt an go with what tickles your fancy.
 
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Over the last 6 months I've bought a Norc Z lower, LPK, slab side upper, , muzzle brake, 10.5 barrel, and 2nd gen 9 inch rail from SFRC. The only issue I ran into was that the rail was VERY tight to the receiver when turning it into full lock on the barrel nut. Everything else I got from the spare parts box I've amassed.

Other than that no issues mechanically. Looks and color and such are personal preference.

I'd shy away from the bolt carrier groups. They have a bad rep and I don't need to be the one to see if they still deserve it.
 
I believe Aero makes Armalite lowers. In some places where the AR10 is prohibited by name they ship with Aero Lowers.
 
I hear their barrels are pretty good, muzzle breaks are decent. BCGs are iffy or were not properly staked at one time. Can't comment on the upper/lowers but some guys say they fit fine, some say colour mismatched or finished blotchy/rubbed, some say holes are just slightly out of wack. So much variations makes me stay away from 'em.

OST Rainier Arms matched upper/lower is a pretty good deal at $338.
 
I think Ryan at SFRC has done an excellent job being the NEA rep so to speak. They have some interesting products but quality is sketchy to say the least. The bolt in the bcg I bought blew up on the 3rd round I fired....
That said....I do have one of those $120 uppers on the way for a "how cheap can I build it" project....they cant possibly #### that part up I hope. I wouldn't try one of their lowers though.
 
I have a franken-build using one of the "z" lowers.

Used a mixed bag LPK and everything fits perfectly. Upper is nice and tight with 0 play between the lower.

No issues on any of the trips to the range with it.
 
My buddy and I bought one of the Z-marked lowers each. His takedown pin holes were slightly out of spec and required a bit of sanding. I should have my LPK tonight so I'll report back.
 
Handled a new lower recently. I was surprised at the quality, which was way nicer then my Bushmaster lower. For all the negative things that I have read, the newer stuff may actually be built to a higher standard. Worth looking into anyway.
 
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