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Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« on: March 08, 2014, 12:22:39 PM »
Was wondering if anyone has built an AR using an OMNI lower?  Reviews?  Thoughts?  I see that they are selling them for around $50 which is a huge price difference from the other 'paper wieghts'  They also did some durability tests and seemed to withstand a lot of abuse. 
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2014, 03:13:21 PM »
Check out new frontier armory polymer lowers, you can get a complete lower with adjustable stock and trigger kit for $140. A friend of mine had one for sale right now if your interested pm me and I will give you his info.

Btw I own one and really like it.

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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2014, 06:19:48 PM »
Nothing wrong with a polymer lower.  It's the upper and bolt carrier group that gets the most wear.  Just make sure you get a good trigger.  The Standard military type trigger is ca-ca!  :chuckle:
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2014, 06:57:50 PM »
I have a new complete Frontier lower. It cost me $119 to my door. Zero problems......
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2014, 08:25:01 PM »
New Frontier  :tup:

The torture est is awesome to watch, they are tuff  :guns:

I bought one for  the wife's 6.8 and my son just bought a complete lower for $109 from Joe Bob's  :yike:

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/New_Frontier_Armory_LW_15_Complete_Poly_Lower_p/nfa-lw15blk.htm
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2014, 09:21:16 PM »
If you are satisfied with a glock, no reason why you would not be satisfied with a poly ar lower.  If you don't like the look and feel of a glock then I'd steer clear 

I have built a couple and no complaints.  Sometimes I have had to do a little sanding in the tight spots but nothing major.

working on a 300 blackout with one.  Trying to get the whole thing under 5 lbs.  I am at 3.25 lbls right now, just waiting for the bcg and carbon fiber barrel.  Put a leupold delta point on it.  Man those things are lightweight!  I love it!
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2014, 09:42:04 PM »
I have looked at these links others provided and see that they are very affordable and easy. 
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2014, 09:53:37 PM »
When Ruger was developing the polymer-framed LCR, they fired 1,000 rounds of +P 38 Spl. to see if the recoil would damage the polymer at the cylinder to frame juncture.  At the end of the test, there was no change in the Polymer.  I would trust it completely.
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2014, 06:27:20 AM »
I have looked at these links others provided and see that they are very affordable and easy.

And they come preassembled  :tup:
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2014, 04:59:37 PM »
Preassembled!  WTH!   :o

Come on guys, everything you need to assemble is just a quick search away on Youtube.  Seriously, it's pretty simple...
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2014, 05:52:55 PM »
Preassembled!  WTH!   :o

Come on guys, everything you need to assemble is just a quick search away on Youtube.  Seriously, it's pretty simple...

 :yeah: You can assemble a lower on your kitchen table.  It's the upper that requires more finesse and tools!  :twocents:
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2014, 04:46:50 PM »
I have only got my hands on one or two i think they were called plumcrazy or something stupid like that but i was not impressed but i am sure there are some better quality ones out their.
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2014, 07:19:39 PM »
I have only got my hands on one or two i think they were called plumcrazy or something stupid like that but i was not impressed but i am sure there are some better quality ones out their.

I saw an ad for polymer parts with metal inserts on the wear surfaces.  Can't remember the name of them, though..but that looked like a good way to go!
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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2014, 09:48:12 PM »
If you are satisfied with a glock, no reason why you would not be satisfied with a poly ar lower.  If you don't like the look and feel of a glock then I'd steer clear 

I have built a couple and no complaints.  Sometimes I have had to do a little sanding in the tight spots but nothing major.

working on a 300 blackout with one.  Trying to get the whole thing under 5 lbs.  I am at 3.25 lbls right now, just waiting for the bcg and carbon fiber barrel.  Put a leupold delta point on it.  Man those things are lightweight!  I love it!


I've never heard of a carbon fiber barrel. Can you provide a link?

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Re: Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea?
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2014, 09:06:31 AM »
I have 2 poly lowers that I've been thinking about toying with esp the idea of an ultralight 6.8, or 300, but have considered 450 bM or 458 too

 


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