If you were building an AR...

[j706]

Good point but the OP stated it is to be an ammo hose. Battle accurate in his interests. Standard non-chrome 1/7 PSA barrel ills this very well.

Correct on both counts

 

[glank09]

I just ordered my first part for my first AR build last night. I decided to go with an 80% lower. I have access to a machine shop for finishing it.

 

[gregkl]

Whoever is telling you your taking a risk with an Anderson lower is talking out their ass! Anderson made lowers and other things for military contractors and then decided to start getting into the game themselves. You won't have any problem out of anything Anderson!

Yeah, I take what I read on the internet with a ton of salt. I have sold stuff to the military with a couple companies I have worked for and I understand Mil Spec very well. I just didn't want Que to shy away from Anderson's because of people who post that a Seekins, Magtech or Noveske it the only way to go. Spend you money on a good barrel.

Rep coming your way!

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

Any qualtiy forged lower will be the start if a fine rifle.
This is where I would start, but if I were to start at a gun show, I just might pick up a LPK or complete lower build kit first. Why?... Because a quality lower can be had for $40 in an on-line sale and I'd be surprized if you'd get that at a show. (Don't forget transfer fees when deciding where to buy though) Anderson first quality stuff is regularly at those prices these days. Look to AIM surplus.
With the lower and LPK you can get your process started with as little as pin punches and a hammer.

Want to start with the higer $ stuff first? Barrel.

 

[Trigger Time]

I wouldn't skimp on the barrel, the bcg, or the trigger. Those honestly will make or break your gun

 

[gregkl]

Any qualtiy forged lower will be the start if a fine rifle.
This is where I would start, but if I were to start at a gun show, I just might pick up a LPK or complete lower build kit first. Why?... Because a quality lower can be had for $40 in an on-line sale and I'd be surprized if you'd get that at a show. (Don't forget transfer fees when deciding where to buy though) Anderson first quality stuff is regularly at those prices these days. Look to AIM surplus.
With the lower and LPK you can get your process started with as little as pin punches and a hammer.

Want to start with the higer $ stuff first? Barrel.

I just ordered some Anderson lowers at $43 each including shipping.

 

[j706]

Here you go Que...you can,t beat this deal IMO. Heck I may order one myself.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...1&spJobID=364338258&spReportId=MzY0MzM4MjU4S0

 

[gdkaiser]

Just remember the weakest link is usually the poorest made part, and if you have poorly made bare lower expect nightmares... so I would use Recognizable brands

 

[JollyMon]

I always start with a stripped lower. Without that you have nothing to build off of. IMO, a forged lower is a forged lower. I never had one that did me wrong. Spend money on trigger, barrel, bcg, and ammo.

 

[Que]

Here you go Que...you can,t beat this deal IMO. Heck I may order one myself.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...1&spJobID=364338258&spReportId=MzY0MzM4MjU4S0

I will have them email me when they have them back in stock. Thanks for the info.

 

[Expat]

As I understand it, Anderson was making lowers for Colt during the panic buying frenzy. So I doubt they are a poor quality manufacturer.

 

[Que]

Stripped Anderson lower - CHECK!

I will be going after the barrel next.

 

[ADDICTED2TONE]

A matched upper and lower would be my first purchase.

 

[MCgrease08]

Stripped Anderson lower - CHECK!

I will be going after the barrel next.

Congratulations on the first step. Soon you'll be hearing this little guy calling out to you from the safe in the middle of the night, "finish me. Finish me."

 

[Que]

A matched upper and lower would be my first purchase.

What do you think about this?

 

[Que]

Here you go Que...you can,t beat this deal IMO. Heck I may order one myself.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...1&spJobID=364338258&spReportId=MzY0MzM4MjU4S0

I checked on this item this morning and it said it was out of stock. I just checked again and was able to order it!

 

[j706]

I checked on this item this morning and it said it was out of stock. I just checked again and was able to order it!

Awesome! I would imagine it is a top notch barrel.

 

[M67]

What do you think about this?

I think it would go better on a set of these

Matched Upper & Lower Receivers | Rowe Tactical



But Anderson stuff is GTG. As been said before, they make parts/components for a lot of other makers. The finish on their receivers are good, nice and dark and clean, doesn't look dry.

I've held a couple of their receiver extensions before though and there seemed to be "bubbles" in the finish, might just had a bad batch but the extension was within spec and a CTR locked nice and tight to them

 

[ADDICTED2TONE]

What do you think about this?

I think that is a great buy! You can't go wrong with Anderson.

 

[ADDICTED2TONE]

Not that it matters to me but it doesn't say if its milspec or commercial?