If a "Lower is a lower" then is an "Upper and upper?"This is a discussion on If a "Lower is a lower" then is an "Upper and upper?" within the AR Talk forums, part of the Long Gun Talk category; Any difference in flat top uppers?...
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12-16-2008, 05:50 PM
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If a "Lower is a lower" then is an "Upper and upper?"
Any difference in flat top uppers?
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12-16-2008, 05:57 PM
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if its just the upper receiver and not the complete upper, and is forged and made to spec then i would say yes. the only differences are cosmetic, like white filled t marks or them just being plain. and minor color differences between them.
now the complete uppers are different but im sure you know that.
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12-16-2008, 06:00 PM
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What sourpatch said plus M4 feed ramps. Some have em, some dont.
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12-16-2008, 06:02 PM
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No and I personally don't believe that ALL lowers are the same, either.
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12-16-2008, 06:08 PM
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No and I personally don't believe that ALL lowers are the same, either.
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If you're talking about billets then I'll agree....
Also, did you know that Santa, Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are the same people? 
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12-16-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by StewieGriffin
If you're talking about billets then I'll agree....
Also, did you know that Santa, Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy are the same people?
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REALLY!!!  i never knew that
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12-16-2008, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by StewieGriffin
If you're talking about billets then I'll agree....
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Ding, Ding, Ding !! The Tactical Innovations BDX15 I've got is leaps and bounds better than the four CMMGs and RRA I've got currently. It's an amazing piece of work. 
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12-16-2008, 08:07 PM
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dang i forgot about m4 ramps.
billets are nice but they are not necessarily better they do look tons better but thats not a function of a weapon. if all you want is one that will work then they are the same. a billet upper probably wont make your gun shoot better but it will make it look better
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12-16-2008, 08:11 PM
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Ding, Ding, Ding !! The Tactical Innovations BDX15 I've got is leaps and bounds better than the four CMMGs and RRA I've got currently. It's an amazing piece of work. |
LOL, leaps and bounds how?
Yes I would say that billets are nicer, but to say leaps and bounds? Now I have to disagree! LOL
Leaps and bounds would be something like a Lamborghini Murcielago over a Honda ****vic... Err Civic. LOL
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12-16-2008, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by StewieGriffin
LOL, leaps and bounds how?
Yes I would say that billets are nicer, but to say leaps and bounds? Now I have to disagree! LOL
Leaps and bounds would be something like a Lamborghini Murcielago over a Honda ****vic... Err Civic. LOL
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I guess we have some-what differing views. I wouldn't even be comparing a Mucielago to a Civic. 
As far as how it's better, IMO is as follows ... The fitment between it and the upper is amazing. There is an adjustment screw to take up any play which I don't know of any other receiver, especially forged having. The mag well is machined much nicer. Magazines fit much better than any other lower receiver I've got. The high stress areas are reinforced, even the trigger guard is machined as part of the lower to increase strength. The lower receiver also is has a spot on both sides that is machined for your trigger finger. The rear detent won't even pop out !! 
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