Anderson AR lowers

They're a cheap ar lower that works. if you can buy something better, you probably should. if you're on a budget anderson is a great option.

I built my AR from an Anderson lower and I've had no issues, I think they're a great value. In what way do people say they're junk?

>>33858230
I have one and they are not junk but there are better for not much more. Look at Aero Precision. If I had to buy one again I would go Aero because of the screw to get rid of slop.

Also here is a good deal on an upper and lower combo from Aero

http://www.olympiccerakote.com/product-p/aero-set.htm

They're fine, I've built two ARs on Anderson lowers and haven't had any issues.

>Everyone says (Anderson lowers) are junk

Who does? The dipshits in ARG?

OP here providing a bit more context
I'm really new to the AR platform, never even shot one. If Anderson lowers are fine and only cost $40 before ffl and shipping, then why are $100+ stripped lowers so popular. What the difference.

>>33858230
>Are they junk or not?
nope, quality lowers at the price all lowers should be.

>What do I get with a more expensive lower?
a fancy design, fancy roll marks, other autismos will be jelly.


honestly theres only like 7 companies in the USA that forge lowers, and a dozen or so machine shops that machine the lowers and applie rollmarks on them for various companies.

whats funny is some of these companies that charge you $150 or more are made in the same place as cheap ass non-name brand companies get their ar-15s.

>>33858292
>then why are $100+ stripped lowers so popular
Same reason niggers wear Nikes. The people buying them don't hide it. They outright say the overpriced parts they buy are "Gucci."

>>33858292
see >>33858304

the same reason people buy $300,000.00 cars. they arnt professional race car drivers, they bought it out of vanity, to be special, or to hold over you because they are gucci.

>>33858308
>>33858318
Thats really all there is to it? Sweet. Anderson lower it is then. Thx anons

>>33858329
Eh, there's one thing about that Anderson lower you posted. It has an integral trigger guard. You might not like that if you intend to shoot your rifle in the middle of Siberia, in winter.

>>33858346
Well, I have no plans to go to Siberia, but for curiosity's sake, why?

More context, was planning on pairing the lower with this parts kit
http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-midlength-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-moe-odg-rifle-kit-516444601.html

>>33858380
Also was thinking about getting an echo trigger down the line

>>33858358
With a hinged trigger guard, you can pop the catch with the tip of a bullet, and fold it out of the way, so you can fit a bulky glove in.

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>>33858358
>>33858389
To illustrate.

>>33858389
>>33858417
Ok, that makes sense. We get cold winters where I'm at, but not that cold. Usually only wear thin glove if I wear gloves at all so I don't think thats a problem. Anyway, thx anon.

>>33858230
>Anderson lower
you got a link to go with this screencap Anon?

>>33858380
That's just fine.

Remember to get a rear sight, too. KAC Micro 600m are available on Ebay for ~$60, sometimes new in bag. They're kinda sorta stolen from the Marine Corp, though.

>>33858454
https://www.classicfirearms.com/anderson-ar-lower-ar15-a3-lwfor-um-closed

>>33858474
Danke

>>33858464
I was thinking about getting a magpul backup sight to start off until I can afford a decent red dot.

>>33858230

They're ok.

If you're on a limited budget, built ARs from SW and Ruger and others are under the 500 dollar barrier pretty commonly now.

Unless you need or want special parts, that is.

Before you buy it as well, just note the coating is rough as hell, its not a smooth black finish like other. Any little thing can make marks on it.

>>33858556
Noted, thx

>>33858523
Surplus KACs are cheaper than Magpul, and better.

>>33858601
I'll have to look into them
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knights-Armament-KAC-25650-USMC-Rear-Flip-Up-Micro-Sight-200-600M-NO-RESERVE-/112393430795?hash=item1a2b2ba70b:g:JqgAAOSwWiBY-P08
Is this what you are talking about anon?

>>33858545
He can put together a Magpul'd-out midlength AR for $500. That's better than the S&W M&P15 Sport II or Ruger AR556, which are both carbine-length.

Though, there is the cost of the punches and stock wrench to consider.

>>33858646
Yeah, or this listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knight-Armament-600-Meter-Rear-Flip-Up-Sight-USMC-/292104326722?hash=item4402c64e42:g:JaYAAOSwt5hYhQ1Y

>>33858230
I'm skeptical about Anderson. On their website, they mention that their lowers only use 3/4" grip screws. Milspec lowers use 1" grip screws, I have heard conflicting report whether or not they changed back to the standard 1". Keep that in mind if you buy an Anderson lower.

>>33858230

You get what you pay for. I have one on my AR and the magwell is too tight. Mags dont drop free when you hit the release, you have to pull them out

>>33858230

I have a few AR builds, both using Anderson upper and lower, I've never had an issue with them.

>>33858865
You sure you don't have the catch screwed on too tight?

>>33858888

Positive. That was the first thing I played with. Im either gonna have to sand the inside of the magwell, or just wait until it breaks in

It's not that big of a problem, but Id never use it for a carbine course

>>33858230
All forged lowers made by big companies are the same quality I have 5 different brands of lowers and non of them are any better than my anderson

>>33858865
Thats weird I build lowers to sell and never had that problem maybe its your mags

>>33859127

Ive got several different kinds of mags, it's definitely the magwell. The lower I got is just a lemon. Ive never heard of anyone else having this problem with anderson lowers, so Im sure it's just this lower

>>33858865
I've heard that's only with Pmags, was planning on using GI mags anyway.

>>33858230
they all come out of the same forge. they're all the same. anyone that tells you otherwise, ask them where the foundry is. they won't know.

and forged is better than billet. anyone that tells you otherwise is just spewing buzzwords. functionally there's no difference.

>>33858346

I have an Anderson lower and it has the hinged trigger guard. Might have to shop around to find it but built my first AR off of it last year and it is just fine. Highly recommend.

It's a lower. No such thing as shit if it's the right materials and not garbage. Which it isn't.

There is no difference between this and a gay ass Spike's tactical lower with some stupid roll mark on it.

Dont go talking bad about my $40 lowers. Hell, almost jumped at the PSA $319 for the rest of parts deal. I just didnt want a chromed barrel. Yeah.. Under $400 and I still didnt jump at it cause chrome.

>>33858346
I don't think newer ones have that. I have a build and two virgins without integral trigger guards.

>>33858230
Honestly unless you plan on beating the ever loving shit out of it, it'll work just fine for your build. Anyways, most people here will say anything besides their roll mark ( that they spent an extra 500 dollars on) sucks

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may buy a new lower from my lgs. each are under $100
Aero Precision or ATX? the later has a built in trigger guard, but weighs close to 10oz!

>>33860419
dont know if they changed back or "fixed" it, but Anderson lowers arent mil-spec when it comes to the grip screw hole. they didnt thread it all the way.

No real difference between forged lowers. Some Anderson lowers don't have the pistol grip screw hole drilled to 1", but to 3/4". You can "fix" it with a tap, use an extra washer, or get a 3/4" screw.

The rollmark is gaudy as fuck tho

>>33858230
they're a forged, milspec lower, provided you're not the 1 out of 100000 saps that gets a lemon, they'll function as well as any other lower

the only three reasons to buy anything else are: something else is cheaper while still being in milspec, you want to get a different roll mark at a premium, or you're buying something that exceeds milspec

>>33860560
Pretty sure that was a while ago and I think it has long since been fixed.


I didn't have any issues with my Anderson lower and Moe grip

>>33858230
Go for it. I just built an AR with one of the open trigger guard lowers and a full build kit, the rifle has performed great so far

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>>33858230
Anderson's are low teir for sure.
Mine was slightly out of spec and I can't install a 30rd mag with the bolt foreward.
The mag sits too high and will even make rounds push up (pic related)

It doesn't jam, but Anderson's are low quality.

>>33860579
>The rollmark is gaudy as fuck tho
It worked for my A1 build. Didn't want to fork over too much money for the pony so I got the next best thing instead, a horse.

>>33858230
>but they get 5 star reviews on all online retailers

And Mosin-Nagants get 5-star reviews on /k/, but that doesn't make them good either.

>>33861017
Out of spec where? Only thing that would determine height of the magazine would be the catch.

>>33861679
>Only thing that would determine height of the magazine would be the catch.

I've tried 3 different mag catches and each resulted in the same issue.
The only logical conclusion I can draw is the mag catch location was machined too high.
As it's only the lower that causes issues when different uppers are attached.

>>33862546
Do you have another receiver to compare it to? Measure the height of the catch on two different lowers and see if the Anderson is higher.

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>>33863504
I Haven't measured it, (I probably should)

But I tried it on 4 different uppers including an Andersons A2 upper.
Each upper does the same thing.

It confused my local gun smith

Pic is the worst I encountered

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>>33858230
the finish and quality on the 10 lowers that I have is fine for a cheap gun

Anderson Lowers are Okay
> I have 2 Anderson lowers myself
> Don't like Hex mags
> Anodizing is weird, but for the money you can't go wrong

why are you even trying to build an ar-15 you can get a sport 2 or a Ruger ar-556 for 500 before tax.hell on the used market you can probably get your hands on a lot of entry level ar's for 350-400 bucks

>>33866148
This - you can buy an M&P Sport II for $450 or less now. That's a tested, guaranteed, and warrantied weapon, not a home built special by someone that's never shot an AR before.

Save your build for your 2nd AR. It's not like you can have too many of them.

>>33865480
>
Would the anodizing matter if I plan on getting my rifle cerakoted?

>>33860487
Why tf would you not want chrome

>>33858230
literally no one says they are junk. just buy one.

>>33858230
I built my first AR on one. No issues whatsoever.

>>33858230
Side note, how are anderson barrels? I have a barreled anderson upper that i got through a trade.

>>33866148
In some states it's easier to build than buy because laws.

>>33866148
>>33866334
My first ar was a build. As long as you're not a retard, you'll be fine building your first. There are plenty of videos on youtube to walk you through the process and google for troubleshooting.

If you are a retard, then go for the ruger or s&w

>>33859362
I use pmags with an Anderson. I've not had the issue.