9mm AR Lower Options

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I'll preface this by stating that I did a forum search!

With that out of the way, I've had the hankering to build a nice little 9mm AR15 with the end result looking something like this:
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I know the Rock River Arms lowers are available, but if possible I'd rather do a dedicated 9mm lower that accepts Glock mags such as the Double Diamond or Lone Wolf dedicated lowers.
So, what are the options? :D
 
Pooker said:
I'll preface this by stating that I did a forum search!

With that out of the way, I've had the hankering to build a nice little 9mm AR15 with the end result looking something like this:
tumblr_n30wugrGZ71qm5ooio1_1280.jpg

I know the Rock River Arms lowers are available, but if possible I'd rather do a dedicated 9mm lower that accepts Glock mags such as the Double Diamond or Lone Wolf dedicated lowers.
So, what are the options? :D
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The 9mm blowback system requires a heavy buffer. The CCS stock does not use a buffer. Therefore it cannot be used as part of a 9mm build.
 
Questar sells the Lone Wolf lowers. I'm building one right now.

I ordered a 7" barrel, just need to source a stripped upper and a bolt. My end product will be similar to that one, but I plan on using a 7" free float hand guard.
 
Suputin said:
The 9mm blowback system requires a heavy buffer. The CCS stock does not use a buffer. Therefore it cannot be used as part of a 9mm build.
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Well, crap! Ain't that a bugger... Hmm, maybe I'd be better off getting a BRS99 or a SAF mini or something then.
BooSSted said:
Questar sells the Lone Wolf lowers. I'm building one right now.

I ordered a 7" barrel, just need to source a stripped upper and a bolt. My end product will be similar to that one, but I plan on using a 7" free float hand guard.
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I see the complete LWD guns and the uppers, but no lowers. Can you provide a link?
 
Just had a look, I don't see them on there anymore... Weird. I got mine just after Christmas.

Maybe send them an E-mail, I'm sure they can still get you one.
 
Traditionally, the 9mm conversions were done with one of two systems:

The Colt system, which used a conversion block pinned into the magwell. It used magazines that stripped from staggered lips (Uzi mags).
Then came the Olympic Arms system, which used a drop in block that was retained by the mag catch. It used mags that stripped from a consistent point (Sten mags).
A lot of makers eventually offered 9mm systems based on these two, with the Colt system being by far the more popular. Some of the copycat systems took a cue from Olympic and use a Colt system with a drop in conversion block (RRA and Hahn, among others).

I believe the Glock systems that have been introduced in the last couple of years are not only different from the original two systems, but are all different from each other. There is not a standard design.
 
I've got a LoneWolf / YHM setup. Only trick is that a non-LW bolt needs a small slot machined into the bottom to allow bolt hold-open on empty. Any competent machinist should be able to do it though instead of sending it south. Haven't dug into it much yet with mine but it has functioned flawlessly otherwise.
 
mildot said:
Here's something to consider? don't know if it's off the 'drawing board" yet?. However a dedicated Glock fed gun would be advantageous. The colt & Uzi mags are/were a PIA.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...ing-new-stuff-coming-soon?highlight=new+stuff
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Well I'll be damned... Thanks for bringing that to my attention!

BattleRife said:
Traditionally, the 9mm conversions were done with one of two systems:

The Colt system, which used a conversion block pinned into the magwell. It used magazines that stripped from staggered lips (Uzi mags).
Then came the Olympic Arms system, which used a drop in block that was retained by the mag catch. It used mags that stripped from a consistent point (Sten mags).
A lot of makers eventually offered 9mm systems based on these two, with the Colt system being by far the more popular. Some of the copycat systems took a cue from Olympic and use a Colt system with a drop in conversion block (RRA and Hahn, among others).

I believe the Glock systems that have been introduced in the last couple of years are not only different from the original two systems, but are all different from each other. There is not a standard design.
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Okay, thanks for that insight. So, if say, I were to buy a drop-in system with a dedicated upper, how much of a PITA is it to remove/install the block if I were just going to keep one lower? My main reason for wanting the 9mm is so I can use it for indoor practice over the winter--my ranges's backstop only goes up to .44 mag.
 
Something to consider that I just learned the hard way. If you use a Lone Wolf Glock lower, you will also need a Lone Wolf bolt carrier, or have a standard 9mm bolt carrier machined to work with the Glock mags. I have a RRA bolt carrier and it does not fit between the feed lips on the Glock mag.
 
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