6doubleR
03-19-2012, 9:32 PM
After a long 1 month wait, I picked up my New Frontier LW-15 Polymer Lower from Sacramento Black Rifle today. I mated the lower to an upper and took it straight to the range to see how it shoots, but I was pressed for time so I only took it out to 25 yards. Regardless of being a little rushed, I am very happy with the result. Excuse the flyer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/10ee0dc0.jpg
To be honest, I was a little worried about the New Frontier LW-15 after reading initial reviews and issues people were having. I had read that in serial number 2000+ on the lowers, the issues have been worked out. I happily have one that is 2000+. The trigger felt good and it shoots great, no issues with the FCG or safety engaging when not charged.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/2d6ea4cb.jpg
The lower was VERY tight in terms of fitting to the upper. I had to muscle in the rear once the front pivot pin was in. My only gripe about it is the pivot pins are so hard to push out to take the rifle apart. I had to use the tip of a pen to get them started. Doesn't help that my front pivot pin is flush with the left side of the receiver.
Front Pivot Pin sitting flush with the lower:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/f1120fbe.jpg
Rear Pivot Pin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/88bc8ea6.jpg
My rifle in it's original configuration with a Spike's Tactical lower, Del-Ton Carbine Lightweight Upper, and Lucid HD7 weighed in at 7lbs 1 3/8 oz. With the New Frontier LW-15, it weighed in at 6lbs 9 oz, a whole 1/2 lb lighter.
With Spikes Lower:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/5fcc007e.jpg
With New Frontier LW-15 Lower:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/598eeb8c.jpg
All I can say is, go get your hands on one or two, because you can not find a better deal for $100. If you are local, go get it from the guys at Sacramento Black Rifle. Great guys to deal with.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/10ee0dc0.jpg
To be honest, I was a little worried about the New Frontier LW-15 after reading initial reviews and issues people were having. I had read that in serial number 2000+ on the lowers, the issues have been worked out. I happily have one that is 2000+. The trigger felt good and it shoots great, no issues with the FCG or safety engaging when not charged.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/2d6ea4cb.jpg
The lower was VERY tight in terms of fitting to the upper. I had to muscle in the rear once the front pivot pin was in. My only gripe about it is the pivot pins are so hard to push out to take the rifle apart. I had to use the tip of a pen to get them started. Doesn't help that my front pivot pin is flush with the left side of the receiver.
Front Pivot Pin sitting flush with the lower:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/f1120fbe.jpg
Rear Pivot Pin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/88bc8ea6.jpg
My rifle in it's original configuration with a Spike's Tactical lower, Del-Ton Carbine Lightweight Upper, and Lucid HD7 weighed in at 7lbs 1 3/8 oz. With the New Frontier LW-15, it weighed in at 6lbs 9 oz, a whole 1/2 lb lighter.
With Spikes Lower:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/5fcc007e.jpg
With New Frontier LW-15 Lower:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/thegrovedunk/598eeb8c.jpg
All I can say is, go get your hands on one or two, because you can not find a better deal for $100. If you are local, go get it from the guys at Sacramento Black Rifle. Great guys to deal with.