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Posted: 7/22/2015 8:28:28 AM EDT
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Why is there such a huge difference in prices in lower receivers?
I see some for $200+, and I see others for $75 (not referring to blemished lowers) Are the materials different? Are you just paying for the symbol on the side? |
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I always use Colt's. And I'm in CA. Double whammy. They run me about 400-450 each (complete lower). You're paying for the name and logo. A $50.00 Anderson forged lower is basically the same. People want what people want. There's no other explanation. -W
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Why is there such a huge difference in prices in lower receivers? I see some for $200+, and I see others for $75 (not referring to blemished lowers) Are the materials different? Are you just paying for the symbol on the side? Hell, Andersons can be had for $40 and they work well. Some people are literally just paying for the roll mark. That being said, some lowers have more "features" than others. Some have upper/lower tension screws, wider mag well flares, cut for short throw safety, integrated trigger guard, etc. Billet lowers cost more than your typical forged lowers as well. |
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Hell, Andersons can be had for $40 and they work well. Some people are literally just paying for the roll mark. That being said, some lowers have more "features" than others. Some have upper/lower tension screws, wider mag well flares, cut for short throw safety, integrated trigger guard, etc. Billet lowers cost more than your typical forged lowers as well. Quoted:
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Why is there such a huge difference in prices in lower receivers? I see some for $200+, and I see others for $75 (not referring to blemished lowers) Are the materials different? Are you just paying for the symbol on the side? Hell, Andersons can be had for $40 and they work well. Some people are literally just paying for the roll mark. That being said, some lowers have more "features" than others. Some have upper/lower tension screws, wider mag well flares, cut for short throw safety, integrated trigger guard, etc. Billet lowers cost more than your typical forged lowers as well. Where can we find them for $40? I've used PA for $50 but that's the cheapest I've seen. |
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They still have the ones without the built in trigger guard in stock http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1ANSL&name=Anderson+Manufacturing+AM15+Multi.+Cal.+Lower+Receiver&groupid=577 |
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Aim has the standard trigger guard lowers in stock but not the ones with the integrated guard. $40 each
Functionally the Andersons I have work great but the finish is not as good as a Spikes, RRA, AA, or probably all other more pricy options. It also has sharper edges compared to all others I have or have experience with. I don't like the Anderson roll mark either so I'd pay more for something different if I wasn't going for a budget build. Aero has cheap receivers also with a better looking roll mark IMO. I am thinking about getting a Royal Arms lower from AIM next. No roll marks and the SN and info is on the bottom of the trigger guard. |
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Why is there such a huge difference in prices in lower receivers? I see some for $200+, and I see others for $75 (not referring to blemished lowers) Are the materials different? Are you just paying for the symbol on the side? There is pretty much three types of materials used to make AR lowers: polymer, forged aluminum, and billet aluminum. The polymer lowers are really not worth what they cost as they are usually more than a forged lower and are, in most cases, not as dependable. There is a huge number of forged lowers on the market. Depending on who's name is on it and what the market is at the time, they will range anywhere from $40-$150 and sometimes more. Billet aluminum lowers can run anywhere from $130 and up to around $350. Again, that depends on who's name is on it. Some people like to have a certain company's name on their lowers and they are willing to pay more to get it. When it comes down to forged lowers, most all of them are mil-spec. Sometimes you can get one out of spec, but that does not happen often. In the ban states, they usually have to have a receiver made prior to the AWB (1994-2004). Pre-ban lowers will command a much higher price in those states. They can run in the hundreds of dollars. |
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Hell yeah thanks! Will be grabbing a few of those when they get back in stock. |
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Hell yeah thanks! Will be grabbing a few of those when they get back in stock. Fat Boy Tactical $39.95. |
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It's really hard to beat the Aero Gen 2 lowers for $55. Schuyler Arms Aero Ghost Gun Lower $55. |
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Hell yeah thanks! Will be grabbing a few of those when they get back in stock. Fat Boy Tactical $39.95. OR GET THE 2 LOWER SPECIAL |
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Hell yeah thanks! Will be grabbing a few of those when they get back in stock. Fat Boy Tactical $39.95. OR GET THE 2 LOWER SPECIAL Arfcom is the WORST for my pocket book! 
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It's really hard to beat the Aero Gen 2 lowers for $55. This! I usually buy them in matched sets from one of their resellers. Aero sets are an under-rated great value...which is funny because they make receivers for Spike's, SAA & PSA and others...but cost less to buy. 
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There is pretty much three types of materials used to make AR lowers: polymer, forged aluminum, and billet aluminum. The polymer lowers are really not worth what they cost as they are usually more than a forged lower and are, in most cases, not as dependable. There is a huge number of forged lowers on the market. Depending on who's name is on it and what the market is at the time, they will range anywhere from $40-$150 and sometimes more. Billet aluminum lowers can run anywhere from $130 and up to around $350. Again, that depends on who's name is on it. Some people like to have a certain company's name on their lowers and they are willing to pay more to get it. When it comes down to forged lowers, most all of them are mil-spec. Sometimes you can get one out of spec, but that does not happen often. In the ban states, they usually have to have a receiver made prior to the AWB (1994-2004). Pre-ban lowers will command a much higher price in those states. They can run in the hundreds of dollars. Quoted:
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Why is there such a huge difference in prices in lower receivers? I see some for $200+, and I see others for $75 (not referring to blemished lowers) Are the materials different? Are you just paying for the symbol on the side? There is pretty much three types of materials used to make AR lowers: polymer, forged aluminum, and billet aluminum. The polymer lowers are really not worth what they cost as they are usually more than a forged lower and are, in most cases, not as dependable. There is a huge number of forged lowers on the market. Depending on who's name is on it and what the market is at the time, they will range anywhere from $40-$150 and sometimes more. Billet aluminum lowers can run anywhere from $130 and up to around $350. Again, that depends on who's name is on it. Some people like to have a certain company's name on their lowers and they are willing to pay more to get it. When it comes down to forged lowers, most all of them are mil-spec. Sometimes you can get one out of spec, but that does not happen often. In the ban states, they usually have to have a receiver made prior to the AWB (1994-2004). Pre-ban lowers will command a much higher price in those states. They can run in the hundreds of dollars. There are more than 3 types of materials used in making lowers. There are different grades of aluminum also, and manufacturing processes also. |
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Hell yeah thanks! Will be grabbing a few of those when they get back in stock. Fat Boy Tactical $39.95. +1 from me for fatboytactical. Ordered a ton of parts including an Anderson lower/upper for just $80. Didn't even realize they were local to me until the state tax popped up. Drove down myself to pick it up... Fat boy tactical pretty much sums up the fellas running the place lol. Nice bunch of people who I'm damn sure have to be fellow arfcommers |
| https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100002137&dir=700|863|1068 $37 plus shipping. |
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https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100002137&dir=700|863|1068 $37 plus shipping. Holy shit. That's all I have to say on the matter. 
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Quoted: Holy shit. That's all I have to say on the matter. Quoted: Quoted: https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100002137&dir=700|863|1068 $37 plus shipping. Holy shit. That's all I have to say on the matter. You should check to see what their shipping is...I vaguely recall being a little surprised by it when I was about to order some LRB lowers from them. I could be wrong though. |
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This is about to be a giant pissing match thread...
Some people buy cheap lowers and are completely satisfied. Others choose to buy expensive lowers based on perceived quality and/or the brand name (including matching upper/lowers). While I don't think there's much of a structural/integrity difference between most of the lowers on the market, I also believe in getting what YOU want, regardless of what people think! I do think with some brands, there are machining and manufacturing differences that equate to tighter fitting, more precise specs. This is evident by how well "name brand" uppers and lowers fit to one another when purchased separately (ie: not a complete rifle). |
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You should check to see what their shipping is...I vaguely recall being a little surprised by it when I was about to order some LRB lowers from them. I could be wrong though. Quoted:
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https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100002137&dir=700|863|1068 $37 plus shipping. Holy shit. That's all I have to say on the matter. You should check to see what their shipping is...I vaguely recall being a little surprised by it when I was about to order some LRB lowers from them. I could be wrong though. Good point. Here in Washington state we have to pay taxes on the lower and shipping plus transfer fee. I bought a nice Seeken forged at a local FFL for just a little more than I paid for a $50 bushmaster after the taxes and fees. |
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It's really hard to beat the Aero Gen 2 lowers for $55. Now that's a hell of a deal. where'd you find the gen 2 for $55? Odfirearms.com has a 2 pack of the Aero G2 lowers for $110 and shipping is cheap. They also have good deals on Anderson lowers, Aero and Anderson uppers. Schuyler normally has the Aero G2 lowers for $55 plus shipping but he is out right now. They are supposed to get more in 2-3 weeks. I have bought 3 from Schuyler and shipping was not bad and he ships very quickly. He has a good deal on the Aero G2 flag lower andupper combo for $135. Schuyler is a sight sponsor as well. He sells the Aero M4E1 uppers and 12in quad rails for a great price as well. |
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