Which Ar-15 lower receiver?

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Easyl

Discussion Starter · Mar 19, 2003

Well I seem to have gotten the Black Rifle itch. After 2 Mini-14's in various configurations I figured on getting an Ar-15. This is Due to (1)better accuracy @ 100 yard shots from straight out of the box (2) parts and magazines are more plentiful and cheaper than the mini.

This will be a hands on assembly project in order to (1) Save some frogskins (2) gain some insight about the operation of the ar-15. I am looking mainly for quality and durability in the parts @ a decent price range.

So the big questions are:

Which lower receiver should I purchase?

Which upper Assembly should I purchase. I prefer to get a 16 inch barrel with chrome lining as I hear they last more rounds.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as this will be my first Ar.:ar15: :ar15:

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Coyote

· #2 · Mar 19, 2003

BOY........you opened a can of worms on that question. There are really so many good lowers and uppers out there.

If you have the money...I think one of the best units is the Les Baer ARs. If you have ever held one, it is a piece of craftsmanship. You can tell by looking and working it that a lot of time has gone into the making of his units. But then again there is:
Wilsons, Stoner's, Bushmaster, Rock River, DPMS. Olympic Arms, Panther Arms, Fulton Arms. The list goes on and on.

I do think that Rock River Arms is an up and coming rifle. Its not that over prices.
I personally have an Olympic Arms PCR-16. It has the bull barrel and I have added an Bushmaster two stage trigger, along with an AC4 Pneumatic Buffer. Harris Bipod and a 6 x 20 power scope. This weapon can shoot......

Here is a web site that has a lot of the above weapons listed and should help you.
http://www.geocities.com/modern_minuteman/weapons.html

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