Best AR lower for the money?

**kcr121** · February 3rd, 2010, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by kcr121

My most recent AR-15 was built on an LRB Arms lower receiver from Widener's (linked here). It's a top-notch receiver (especially for $79) and I like the crossed cannon logo and "U.S. RIFLE" marking. My total cost with shipping and transfer fees was about $110.

Originally Posted by richrock

Any idea if LRB is truly mil-spec or only advertised as such? Otherwise this seems tough to pass up...

Well, it's a 7075-T6 aluminum forging, type III anodized, and a quality lower parts kit fit great in it. I put a 20" BCM government profile upper receiver on it.

As long as you buy a lower receiver from a reputable manufacturer, it'll be as close to mil-spec as you can get. You cannot buy a "truly mil-spec" lower receiver (at least not one that's been manufactured after 1986.) LRB Arms is new to the AR-15 game but they're well known in the M14/M1A community for their top-of-the-line M14 receivers, and they stand behind their products.

**panzer5a** · February 4th, 2010, 09:50 AM

Hell of a deal right here:

https://surplusammo.com/index.php?ma...7dae11f3efe681

I am very happy with my Aero Precision lower. Great fit with my YHM upper and DPMS LPK. Performs flawlessly with USGI mags and Pmags.

**arjohnson** · February 4th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Just picked up a Spikes lower at the gun show for 99.00, no complaints as it went together perfectly. Mags fit perfect, both GI and Pmags. My uppers fit perfectly also.

**seoulstice** · February 5th, 2010, 02:00 PM

http://www.lauerweaponry.com/

2 LCW branded[LMT made] lowers that will cost me $100/each after shipping and FFL fee.

**richrock** · February 5th, 2010, 04:58 PM

Thanks KCR, I went with your recommendation for the LRB. Based on their reputation with M14 I'm confident in their AR also. For $79 I'm pretty happy. I'm hoping to be more than happy when complete, I should be building in the next week or 2.

**mrnyman** · February 6th, 2010, 04:24 PM

LRB all the way, Larry used to be my Neighbor when i lived on Long Island, a quality product at a reaSOnable price, and to answer your question LRB lowers are a direct copy of a Bushmaster lower , and yes they are Milspec, any Milaspec parts kit will slip right on in , unlike most Colt's with thier unusual Pin sizes .

I find the finishes on the LRB to tougher than the finish on the Bushy.

Nyman

**kcr121** · February 6th, 2010, 08:01 PM

No problem. Enjoy it and post pictures!

**jcercopely** · February 7th, 2010, 08:37 AM

Check out https://surplusammo.com/ they have the AR-15 Aero Precision Stripped Lower Receiver and DPMS Lower Parts Kit for $119 or assembled for $ 129. I have buddy that ordered one and may get a few myself.