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Hello everyone,
I'm new here so this will be my first actual post, and I need some help, I'm fairly new to the ar scene and I already own my own factory built ar and I'm thinking about building my own custom, and after talking with grant a few weeks ago in his store (G&R Tactical) when I went there for the first time, grant now has me really thinking (thanks grant, LOL), so my question is what is everyones opinion on who has the best made billet lower, and also do they make a billet upper and who would be considered the best on the upper as well? Now for me money is not a problem, so I want my first build to be top notch but I'm not sure where to start, and I didnt want to call Grant every few minutes bugging him with tons of questions, I know hes a very busy guy. But anyways after reading alot of posts in here, it shows alot of you know what your doing and so now I come to you for help and info for a newbie. Thank You all for your time.
Well I don't really know what I am doing but I like my Vltor billet upper. It has a unique look.
If you like the traditional look but want a true upper that's billet, LaRue makes one that a lot of people are happy with.
My favorite billet lower is not made and my second is a Daniel Defense which I don't believe is available...
SMOS makes a nice one (they made Larue's for SHOT), it is similar to the Magpul lower.
POF also makes a nice billet lower.
So the uninformed guy asks--What is the advantage of the billet receiver and why would you buy one over a LMT, or Mega etc?
So the uninformed guy asks--What is the advantage of the billet receiver and why would you buy one over a LMT, or Mega etc?
So what your saying if I am understanding this right, is as long as the upper or lower is built properly for long term use and abuse, it shouldn't matter if it's billet or not, it will perform the same either way, if this is right then I understand exactly what your saying and definately makes sense to me, if i got it all wrong then god help me (lol) I got alot to learn. But either way so you know I appreciate your imput and trying to help me understand.
So the uninformed guy asks--What is the advantage of the billet receiver and why would you buy one over a LMT, or Mega etc?
there are no functional advantages.
Its just cool-kid kit.
there CAN be, however functional/accuracy advantages with machined billet upper receivers. However, perfectly acceptable accuracy can be had with conventional forged uppers.
there are no functional advantages.
Its just cool-kid kit.
there CAN be, however functional/accuracy advantages with machined billet upper receivers. However, perfectly acceptable accuracy can be had with conventional forged uppers.
Thanks for the info, I guess then I'll just stick to what I have already and just purchase another one from them, but I'll just get their upper and lower and build it from there. Again Thanks, will definately save some money, just more to spend on other things to add.
bushmasterar15
03-21-08, 19:45
If you want a billet lower have you looked at sundevilmfg.com ? They were the ones building the the S&W 15T's before.
If you want a billet lower have you looked at sundevilmfg.com ? They were the ones building the the S&W 15T's before.
No I haven't, I don't know all the manufactures that make billet receivers, so thats why I posted this thread, but I will look into that company, Thank You for the info much appreciated.
losbronces
03-22-08, 19:38
SMOS makes a nice one (they made Larue's for SHOT), it is similar to the Magpul lower.
POF also makes a nice billet lower.
Who is SMOS? I did a couple of searches and didn't come up with anything to do with a billet receiver.
smosarms.com
http://www.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/896/8961206de6814d34900cfa7555cdb3e71b23a3.jpg
http://www.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/896/896127cdcbe156b8843791fc8f6b487a925d76.jpg
You cannot beat VLTOR's MUR-1A for a billet upper, both of my AR's are VLTOR uppered. I cannot speak on billet lowers, but I think the SunDevil looks the best of any billet lower... plus it is only $149.00 at Rainierarms.com
losbronces
03-23-08, 14:03
smosarms.com
http://www.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/896/8961206de6814d34900cfa7555cdb3e71b23a3.jpg
http://www.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/896/896127cdcbe156b8843791fc8f6b487a925d76.jpg
Thanks, I like the nice clean look of those.
Voodoochild
03-23-08, 14:18
I have a SunDevil billet lower and couldn't be happier. Mega make some damn nice one as well but they are hard to come by sometimes.
I have a SunDevil billet lower and couldn't be happier. Mega make some damn nice one as well but they are hard to come by sometimes.
Both of my lowers are Mega. I will not use any other brand.
Here are 2 good sources for Mega lowers:
http://www.colemantyler.com/products.php?cat=16
http://www.coldwarshooters.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&zenid=7b11d989dea239a2753a34ca40948943
Both of my lowers are Mega. I will not use any other brand.
Here are 2 good sources for Mega lowers:
http://www.colemantyler.com/products.php?cat=16
http://www.coldwarshooters.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&zenid=7b11d989dea239a2753a34ca40948943
Why Mega? Just curious. I am about to order a couple of nicer lowers and checking manufacturers.
If you want a billet lower have you looked at sundevilmfg.com ? They were the ones building the the S&W 15T's before.
Actually that is incorrect they will building the compatition model and not the M&PT.
Robb Jensen
03-23-08, 16:27
If you want a billet lower have you looked at sundevilmfg.com ? They were the ones building the the S&W 15T's before.
When S&W offered the M&P15 PC it had Sun Devil upper and lower receivers. This model has been discontinued.
Voodoochild
03-23-08, 17:28
Why Mega? Just curious. I am about to order a couple of nicer lowers and checking manufacturers.
They make top notch lowers and uppers. They are an aerospace company that does the lower upper stuff on the side and you can imagine the quality of aerospace components.
Why Mega? Just curious. I am about to order a couple of nicer lowers and checking manufacturers.
The fit, finish and feel of the Mega Gator lower is almost that of a Billet Lower. They are great.
The Mega Gator Sisters:
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o135/jnortham/IMG_0372.jpg
mega receivers are the shit. serious.
They are THE nicest forged lowers i have ever handled.
So.. Mega forged or Sun Devil billet? Close enough in price ($20 in 3/pack) not to matter.
So.. Mega forged or Sun Devil billet? Close enough in price ($20 in 3/pack) not to matter.
Go billet, always the better bet.
I am buying one on Rainierarms.com as we speak..... $231.95 shipped with a RockRiver LPK installed.
Go billet, always the better bet.
I am buying one on Rainierarms.com as we speak..... $231.95 shipped with a RockRiver LPK installed.
i am the owner of a billet receiver, and even i dont exactly agree with that statement.
better bet for what? better bet that it will remove more money from your wallet?
I REPEAT< THERE ARE LITTLE TO NO FUNCTIONAL ADVANTAGES TO A BILLET RECEIVER. it is just cool-kid kit, and if you want it and can afford it, go for it.
but aside from that, they dont do anything better than a forged lower does.
that being said, sundevil DOES make great lowers, and they are really reasonably priced.
i am the owner of a billet receiver, and even i dont exactly agree with that statement.
better bet for what? better bet that it will remove more money from your wallet?
I REPEAT< THERE ARE LITTLE TO NO FUNCTIONAL ADVANTAGES TO A BILLET RECEIVER. it is just cool-kid kit, and if you want it and can afford it, go for it.
but aside from that, they dont do anything better than a forged lower does.
that being said, sundevil DOES make great lowers, and they are really reasonably priced.
You own both types of lowers. AND your statement makes perfect sense. I could not agree more. Thank you for the honest insight.
TY-44934
A billet lower is not nearly as important as a billet upper. With that said, the Sun Devil billet lowers are one of the best deals going.
C4
Gunfighter.45
03-25-08, 18:35
A billet lower is not nearly as important as a billet upper. With that said, the Sun Devil billet lowers are one of the best deals going.
C4
Couldn't agree more Grant... I just received my two lowers I ordered from you, one of them is a Sun Devil and the other is a Noveske N4. I am VERY VERY PLEASED with your great and speedy service. Thank you very much Grant. I am definitly going to order the Larue Stealth billet upper from you. I think it will match up very well with my Sun Devil lower.
Couldn't agree more Grant... I just received my two lowers I ordered from you, one of them is a Sun Devil and the other is a Noveske N4. I am VERY VERY PLEASED with your great and speedy service. Thank you very much Grant. I am definitly going to order the Larue Stealth billet upper from you. I think it will match up very well with my Sun Devil lower.
Thank you for your business and feedback!
C4
SMOS and POF are my favorite lowers until magpul releases the big kahuna. Here's a couple pics of the POF since you already know what the SMOS looks like...
POF P-415 Stripped Lower
http://www.pof-usa.com/lower_receiver/POF-USA%20LOWER3.jpg
http://www.pof-usa.com/lower_receiver/4cb26c52f913c46d7be307007708d0c9[1].jpg
This is the Latest ver. Gen III with integrated Winter Trigger Gaurd
http://www.pof-usa.com/lower_receiver/DSC0306758.JPG
POF makes a nice lower as well.
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