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Posted: 8/27/2024 4:23:03 PM EST
[Last Edit: 80LowerBuilder]
I came across this deal while looking for some cheap lowers. Has anyone purchased lowers from them before?
https://tacticalmachining.com/80-lowers.html
Link Posted: 8/27/2024 4:44:53 PM EST
[Last Edit: motoguy] [#1]
Originally Posted By 80LowerBuilder:
I came across this deal while looking for some cheap lowers. Has anyone purchased lowers from them before?
https://tacticalmachining.com/80-lowers.html
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I've bought 10 or so 80% lowers from them.  A few bare metal (like the one you linked to), and then the rest anodized.  They worked just fine with my 5D Tactical jig.

Tactical Machining has always been GTG IME.

Link Posted: 8/30/2024 9:22:26 AM EST
[#2]
The pocket for the rear takedown lug is usually tight and may require some fitting, which is one of the things I like about them. You can get a nice tight fitment to the upper.
Link Posted: 9/9/2024 12:30:58 AM EST
[#3]
Originally Posted By 80LowerBuilder:
I came across this deal while looking for some cheap lowers. Has anyone purchased lowers from them before?
https://tacticalmachining.com/80-lowers.html
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Yes

GTG
Link Posted: 9/9/2024 9:47:23 AM EST
[#4]
I bought two blems from them about eight years ago.  Never figured out the blems.  They machined just fine, and made great lowers.  No problems dealing with them, and got answers to emails too.
Link Posted: 10/8/2024 1:13:30 PM EST
[#5]
awaiting another 10 pack now. they are slow in shipping for some unknown reason.  banner page says they ship in one week but item page now says 3-4 weeks.  WTH?  same issue with order from August; 3+ weeks before they shipped from... Texas address!!!  and now they collect sales tax where they never have before.  no replies from 3 emails sent.  NOT GOOD!
Link Posted: 10/8/2024 1:18:40 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tacton:
awaiting another 10 pack now. they are slow in shipping for some unknown reason.  banner page says they ship in one week but item page now says 3-4 weeks.  WTH?  same issue with order from August; 3+ weeks before they shipped from... Texas address!!!  and now they collect sales tax where they never have before.  no replies from 3 emails sent.  NOT GOOD!
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I just got mine in last week.
Link Posted: 10/8/2024 3:06:30 PM EST
[#7]
glad you received yours but this current crew does not perform near as well since Todd and Blaze left last year.  Sept. 17th was our most recent order date and zero progress to date plus, the only engraving they offer now is Safe/Fire when there was a dozen options before.  thankfully, i have a great local laser engraver to fill that void.
Link Posted: 10/8/2024 3:08:36 PM EST
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Originally Posted By tacton:
glad you received yours but this current crew does not perform near as well since Todd and Blaze left last year.  Sept. 17th was our most recent order date and zero progress to date plus, the only engraving they offer now is Safe/Fire when there was a dozen options before.  thankfully, i have a great local laser engraver to fill that void.
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I am happy to assist you on the engraving if you ever need it.
Link Posted: 10/8/2024 8:16:30 PM EST
[#9]
thanks, but we're good on that.
Link Posted: 10/18/2024 7:11:36 PM EST
[#10]
Are they actually legit or no?  i ordered and then i found out days later they didnt ship, instead sent an email (ended up in spam) they want to post a transaction and want to know the amount before they proceed?  never had to do that with anyone else, nor does that make sense to me that it would help me in any way..  seems scammy..

Link Posted: 10/18/2024 9:03:23 PM EST
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Originally Posted By bionicmonkey:
Are they actually legit or no?  i ordered and then i found out days later they didnt ship, instead sent an email (ended up in spam) they want to post a transaction and want to know the amount before they proceed?  never had to do that with anyone else, nor does that make sense to me that it would help me in any way..  seems scammy..

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It's legit. They are made well and have the keyhole mark. I only found two issues that are minor to me but may be dealing breakers for some. 1. The center is off by a few thousands so if you center by either the front pin or magwell to get the y zero your trigger wall will be slightly thicker on one side if you don't compensate and 2. the trigger quard hole that normal has only one side drilled is drilled all the way through. This may not be all of them but it was the case on my 5.
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