why buy a lower ar receiver?
- Thread starter Beer_drinker
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chrisward3
Regular
- Location
- Ottawa, ON
i know back when the election was going on, and the liberals were talking about banning all assault weapons...everyone was rushing out to buy the lowers
the lower is the only registered part of the gun, so people (myself included) just bought the stripped lower because it was the cheapest option at owning an "assault rifle" (as defined by the liberals). in truth, the stripped lower is a solid hunk of metal with no actual moving parts. From there you can choose the types of parts you want in there from the type of trigger, stock options, etc...
i think theyre totally worth it if you really wanna build an AR, or just have that type of firearm under your name without having to spend $1600+
the lower is the only registered part of the gun, so people (myself included) just bought the stripped lower because it was the cheapest option at owning an "assault rifle" (as defined by the liberals). in truth, the stripped lower is a solid hunk of metal with no actual moving parts. From there you can choose the types of parts you want in there from the type of trigger, stock options, etc...
i think theyre totally worth it if you really wanna build an AR, or just have that type of firearm under your name without having to spend $1600+
- Location
- Langley, BC
I don't know much about AR's so I thought I'd post in here. I know a few Americans and one just bought a complete lower made by Stag for $249!
How much do complete lowers go for up here? What about stripped lowers?
TIA.
How much do complete lowers go for up here? What about stripped lowers?
TIA.
The AR system is modular. Therefore a lot of guys just buy the lower, and add the components as they prefer. Every part can be purchased from different/custom parts supply companies. There are some small parts, ie. springs and pins that are pretty universal, however the major components, ie. trigger assembly, stocks, grips, etc, can be built to suit the individual owner. Therefore, start with a bare lower and build to taste.
One of the joys of an AR.
One of the joys of an AR.
Busta Capp
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Town of the Blue Mountains (ON)
Arms East has a complete Stag lower with an A2 stock for $415. The stripped lower would be around $210 plus a parts kit around $99 to complete it. You would still then need to find a stock.
I think that Koldt sums it up nicely.
These things are so versatile, with so many different components available that a lot guys build the rifle that they want instead of buying a factory rifle and swapping out a lot of major parts, although lots of people do it that way as well.
I need lowers to complete various projects that I've pieced together. Currently have three bare uppers that I'd like to build and one upper that shares a lower with my M16A1 clone. When funds will allow it than I'll buy another lower to complete the rifles.
These things are so versatile, with so many different components available that a lot guys build the rifle that they want instead of buying a factory rifle and swapping out a lot of major parts, although lots of people do it that way as well.
I need lowers to complete various projects that I've pieced together. Currently have three bare uppers that I'd like to build and one upper that shares a lower with my M16A1 clone. When funds will allow it than I'll buy another lower to complete the rifles.
leg,
I am the exact opposite, I have 3 lowers and only 2 uppers
uppers always stay but if you ever need cash quick you can always sell an upper and build another later.... same for the lower but the upper is an uncontrolled part so easier to buy and sell.
I am the exact opposite, I have 3 lowers and only 2 uppers
uppers always stay but if you ever need cash quick you can always sell an upper and build another later.... same for the lower but the upper is an uncontrolled part so easier to buy and sell.
If you search on the forum you will find a lot.
Not terribly. I assembled my Dlask on my bed while watching TV earlier this week. The hardest part was the pin for the bolt catch. Had to be real careful not to scratch the anodizing while hammering a punch to drive the pin. The main tools were a hammer, punch, large long screw driver for grip, a push pin tool to aid in installing the trigger & hammer, & and an AR Stock Wrench.
