WinThePennant
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Those lowers are fine. I've got PSA, Spikes, Aero, and Anderson. All have worked just great for me.
I've probably dealt with a couple of dozen brands over the years, but there are literally hundreds of brands out there. Here's the thing - there are very few actual manufacturers....only a handful. And when I say "manufacturers" I mean those who actually make the parts from raw materials. Most brands simply purchase their parts from one of these factories with their logo on it (in the case of uppers or lowers) or simply repackage it under their own name (in the case of smaller parts)."I've dealt with all sorts of AR manufacturers, both big and small, and have yet to come across a brand that I would call a POJ."
Well, in my experience, yes and no. Have worked on junk from many mfrs./brands. Some have even made it on to my personal 'don't buy' list.
The issue is not that well-known brands vend perfect products but that some second or third tier wholesalers/vendors have QC standards that are poor to nonexistent.
Those companies are perfectly happy to purchase and sell AR parts that would not meet spec by more responsible companies with adequate QC programs; parts that are, by common-standard definition, defective...but sometimes acceptable to customers in high-demand/low-availability situations. The last two periods of Great Unpleasantness are testament to that fact.
Just keep in mind that where they are concerned, 'all sales are final' means that customer service is going to be an absolute joke.
There is a distinction between 'cheap' and 'inexpensive'.
Caveat emptor...
I don't own a Nagant so I can't comment to that, but an AR, depending on your barrel length and how many accessories you've hung on it, it should weigh around 6 to 7.5 pounds ...I just finished my build I used an Anderson lower, a DPMS lower parts kit , a UTG full length buttstock, a Palmetto State Armory freedom upper with a Noveske bolt.
After finishing my build I started to realize my gun seems to be heavy, it feels about like my Mosin Nagant is that normal or should I replace some parts?
When Hillary gets in you'll probably be able to get around $2K for it ...