With the prices dropping lately, I was thinking that I may try to tackle an AR build. I see some places have polymer lowers at far cheaper prices and was wondering what the pros and cons might be to using one of these in my build.
I'm sure I could go to AR15.com or whatever and find mountains of opinions on the subject, but I thought I would run it by a select few first. Thanks in advance.
Plastic is for squirt guns made by matel.
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Yeah but...Originally Posted by LEAD POISON
... isn't that kind of what we're talking about in the first place?
I honestly dont see a reason for a plastic lower, heck what can you possibly save a few ounces in weight??? My concern is longtime durability of the hinge point.
Plastic lowers may be cheaper but I would rather pay the $$$$ and get a real lower. JMO
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Here we go. You see, I didn't even think of the hinge point between upper and lower. I just have to wonder why anybody would buy a polymer lower if they did indeed suffer from durability issues.
Does anybody know of any horror stories?
I am sure they are reinforced with a metal sleeve but I still just dont see a reason for them, but I dont own a Glock either
I suppose under normal use they are fine but how much $$ are you actually saving?
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The way things are going,In a few years your going to have pay more for a quality all metal firearm.
I have metal guns that are 85 years old. Some with plastic grips,most with minor cracks,chips.Plastic gets old too.Will these Plastic guns last half that long.heat & cold ware and tear.
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I know a few great reasons for a polymer lower,
you can print them when the feds infringe a bit more and tell them to go stuff it
they are cheap, you can keep buying them as you fancy
they are a little lighter
I would use one in a heartbeat for a rimfire build.
Plastic lower for a rimfire or range toy, sure.
Plastic lower for a rifle intended for serious social purposes? Not for me, thanks... not until those pesky breakage issues are cleared up (or my son-in-law gets his 3D printer up so I can make lots of 'em and tell Sacramento to stuff it).
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