Cadex lower receivers
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The Cadex AR-15 lower will fit all uppers.
The Cadex AR-10 lower will fit Armalite uppers.
In regards to the SR-25 uppers, I put the two together in my store. That said I didn't shoot it, so there could issues in fitting mags, or bolt catch that i need to explore.
The Cadex AR-10 lower will fit Armalite uppers.
In regards to the SR-25 uppers, I put the two together in my store. That said I didn't shoot it, so there could issues in fitting mags, or bolt catch that i need to explore.
If you get a chance to handle the two you'll see that a billet lower is heavier, but also thicker this is because they are machined from a solid block and not a cast piece that started life shaped as an forged lower. There's arguments to both sides because of the the strength you get in the forging process but the billet lowers (generally) are much nicer because of what a cnc machine is capable of. I can take pictures of my ar-15 Spikes Billet Upper/Lower and a regular cast Lower, side by side, but its hard to appreciate until you handle/shoot each; and I dont want to hijack a Cadex Thread with pictures of a different product.
For what it's worth, I know of one sponsoring retailer that stocks Forged DPMS Lowers that are priced at $399 right now, so the Extra $100 for a beautiful billet one is actually a value IMHO; If you have the right top end.
If all you want to do is scare paper, just buy a book of matches for 3 cents (or whatever they're worth ?)
Take a look at how nicely the Cadex mag release button is machined in on those pictures; there's no big casting flaw anywhere (unlike every Cast Ar Ive ever looked at) and the front of the mag well is a piece of artwork. I agree the upper is most likely where all the accuracy is, but a building is only as strong as its foundation. After all the lower holds the stock and the trigger group, certainly two important parts of every rifle.
Id put more money into the quality you get from billet over cast all day long. I hate to mention my billet spikes again, but it comes with factory captured pins, ambidextrous bolt release, drilled and tapped holes for the safety spring pin (so you can remove the stock and not worry about the spring coming out or lining back up... and a neat adjustable dowel to put tension on the upper to remove any upper/lower play, and a finish thats as nice as the Cadex. But you can get the Cadex today and support a Canadian company; whereas the spikes is a 3+ month wait (if they can even order them) Mind you I have no idea if they have any of the extra features that come with a Spikes.
Take a look at how nicely the Cadex mag release button is machined in on those pictures; there's no big casting flaw anywhere (unlike every Cast Ar Ive ever looked at) and the front of the mag well is a piece of artwork. I agree the upper is most likely where all the accuracy is, but a building is only as strong as its foundation. After all the lower holds the stock and the trigger group, certainly two important parts of every rifle.
Id put more money into the quality you get from billet over cast all day long. I hate to mention my billet spikes again, but it comes with factory captured pins, ambidextrous bolt release, drilled and tapped holes for the safety spring pin (so you can remove the stock and not worry about the spring coming out or lining back up... and a neat adjustable dowel to put tension on the upper to remove any upper/lower play, and a finish thats as nice as the Cadex. But you can get the Cadex today and support a Canadian company; whereas the spikes is a 3+ month wait (if they can even order them) Mind you I have no idea if they have any of the extra features that come with a Spikes.
