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rev-arb · 02-04-2008, 01:56 PM

I am now looking to buy a lower and have it sent to my FFL. I would like to start with a stripped and then build it gradually.

I know many of the manufacturers but would like input on where to get the best for my $.

I thinking a CMMG for $119.00

What are some of my other options?

Polymerhead · 02-04-2008, 02:16 PM

I think of CMMG more as a build house than a parts supplier, but $118 is a pretty good price. Since a lower is a lower is a lower you're not going to see a lot of variance from company to company.

If you know what upper you're looking at, you might want to stick with the same manufacturer/supplier for the lower. If you ever want to sell it, it will be worth a bit more to the open market if they're matched.

jar0023 · 02-04-2008, 02:26 PM

Essential Arms probably has the cheapest deal on forged lowers. approx $80.

J

HomerSimpson · 02-04-2008, 02:55 PM

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C..._Receiver.html

petey1 · 02-04-2008, 05:46 PM

Try here.....I just picked up one of the Lauer lowers (LMT made). They're a great company and John is top notch.

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...ceivers-lowers

Kent · 02-05-2008, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petey1

Try here.....I just picked up one of the Lauer lowers (LMT made). They're a great company and John is top notch.

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...ceivers-lowers

I bought a couple from Essential Arms. Good stuff.

You can also try Anvil Arms, they offer free engraving for a price of $100.

Kent

ElrodCod · 02-05-2008, 05:07 AM

As long as you get a forged lower receiver it doen't really matter what brand you get. Spike's Tactical sells lowers with engraving also. Their Spider logo is cooler looking than an anvil.

**Hooz** · 02-05-2008, 06:11 AM

I'll second (third) the vote for Essential Arms. You can't beat $79 for a stripped lower.

Collander · 02-05-2008, 08:30 AM

Get whatever one you think will look best on your build...

... seriously. Most of them are made by only 4 major companies, the quality being.... well... here...

click me, you know you want to. OOOHHH THAT'S GOOOOOD!

That being said, I have a SPikes tactical Lower, which I like. Only complaint I had was it seems to be REALLY tight, if that's a complaint. Other than that it's uber.

rev-arb · 02-05-2008, 08:30 AM

I am gonna do some checking. If you guys have any more suggestions it would be appreciated.

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02-04-2008, 02:16 PM	#2
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,317	I think of CMMG more as a build house than a parts supplier, but $118 is a pretty good price. Since a lower is a lower is a lower you're not going to see a lot of variance from company to company. If you know what upper you're looking at, you might want to stick with the same manufacturer/supplier for the lower. If you ever want to sell it, it will be worth a bit more to the open market if they're matched. __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

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HomerSimpson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TX Posts: 145	http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C..._Receiver.html __________________ How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive?

02-04-2008, 05:46 PM	#5
petey1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 665	Try here.....I just picked up one of the Lauer lowers (LMT made). They're a great company and John is top notch. http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...ceivers-lowers __________________ "No free man shall EVER be barred the use of arms." -Thomas Jefferson springerprecision.com bcsportsmen.org gunfacts.info

02-05-2008, 05:07 AM	#7
ElrodCod XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 304	As long as you get a forged lower receiver it doen't really matter what brand you get. Spike's Tactical sells lowers with engraving also. Their Spider logo is cooler looking than an anvil. __________________ ElrodCod NRA life Member

02-04-2008, 02:26 PM	#3
jar0023 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 70	Essential Arms probably has the cheapest deal on forged lowers. approx $80. J

02-05-2008, 06:11 AM	#8
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,892	I'll second (third) the vote for Essential Arms. You can't beat $79 for a stripped lower. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

02-05-2008, 08:30 AM	#9
Collander XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 734	Get whatever one you think will look best on your build... ... seriously. Most of them are made by only 4 major companies, the quality being.... well... here... click me, you know you want to. OOOHHH THAT'S GOOOOOD! That being said, I have a SPikes tactical Lower, which I like. Only complaint I had was it seems to be REALLY tight, if that's a complaint. Other than that it's uber.

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