Thanks HC, and also Grizz. My last build i used all RRA stuff, but that was when i actually was making money. This time i got to be thrifty.
John

Did you accidently think that it said Rock Island instead of Rock River? :)

When i build my next AR, i was thinking either Spike's or Sun Devil, you might want to check out their site.


Ed

I would use Spike's or Essential Arms. It just depends if Spikes having a great sale. My dad live about 30 min from Spikes and he loves them. Essential arms is not far from me. EA lowers run around 115 and I know they are gtg and dont have excessive rollmarks and such. Very clean

I have used Spike's and Aero Precision. Both did what they were supposed to do. The Spikes had a slightly nicer finish. Both lowers fits pretty snug with an aero precision upper and with Del-Ton's uppers (only ones I have tried). It was kind of nice as the rattly sloppiness of my Colt was kind of a turn-off.

I am actually AR - free right now but the last AR purchase I made was a Spikes lower from AIM Surplus for $80. I bought it for my wife and filled the spider in with pink paint. She has bad shoulders so I am going to build her a lightweight. The recoil doesn't bother her but holding up the weight does.

I have a delton, plumb crazy, aero, and surplus ammo. Aero makes surplus ammo.

all 3 are superb pieces of kit for the money you will be happy with each. If you are building a 2000 dollar rifle maybe not. but sub 1200, yeah damn fine equipment.

Thanks for all the input guys, i went with the Delton lower to keep my ar all the same maker, i payed 100.11 out the door...
John

Sorry I am late to the game over here. I build custom AR's for competition and tactical at the LGS I work at, so if you need any help, have questions, or just need a sounding board, feel free to contact me. I also may be able to acquire certain parts at a decent price. Just because I own several, and build even more, doesn't mean I am an AR snob, you can build a good quality gun at a reasonable price. You can also build a top quality, top tier rifle for a higher price, but always build one you can afford, and afford to shoot. Skills are always better than gear...

Bill

Better late then never Bill,
Thanks for the support. I still have a couple of things i need to get on my build list. Castle nut wrench and the butt stock plate between lower receiver and 6 postion stock, so that i can attach a single point sling to it.
Other than that im ready to rock
BTW... i picked up a Mid Length Quad rail (alum) with enough rail covers to cover 2 of the four rail for a staggering $40.95 shipped to my door BNIB...cant beat that any where.

Little updat, last weekend i worked the local gunshow and picked up a couple more pisec for my biuld, castle nut wrench($6), sling plate($9) and and 2 magpul pmags($11 ea).Also just received my Del-ton lower yesterday, and i filled the DTI logo and the word "fire" on both sides in gold inlay. ASince this gun is gonna be desert tan on black , the gold inlay just seemed to fit the theme perfectly...pics to follow.
John
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