School me on polymer lowers

[kzink]

I bought the omni lower about a month ago when I started my ar build and now I'm wishing I would have spent the extra 20 bucks. There is nothing functionally wrong with it except a detent hole wasn't drilled all the way through, but cosmetically it doesn't match up at all. It feels very strong and I have no doubt that it can handle the load but it is plastic and will flex a bit and accuracy may suffer. I will be purchasing a new lower here soon and use this one for a 22lr build for the old lady.

[LASER66]

Hmm sounds like hey should reinforce the lowers with like a mesh or something maybe like concrete? Wonder if this has been tried? You know mold it into the plastic

The EP Lowers we sell are reinforced with KEVLAR.

I would like to get a poly lower for a dedicated .22lr build. Cant beat the price!

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[gun toting monkeyboy]

I find it interesting that none of you have mentioned the CAV-15 polymer lowers yet. They are back in production now by a company out of Oklahoma. Those do NOT have any problems with the connection between the lower and the buffer tube because the lower and buffer tube are all one piece. I have one of those that I got for my .223 lightweight build years ago, and it has never given me any problems. They aren't exactly as cheap as most lowers last time I checked. But for doing the lightest build possible, they are worth the extra cash.

-Mb

[-hanko]

I find it interesting that none of you have mentioned the CAV-15 polymer lowers yet. They are back in production now by a company out of Oklahoma. Those do NOT have any problems with the connection between the lower and the buffer tube because the lower and buffer tube are all one piece. I have one of those that I got for my .223 lightweight build years ago, and it has never given me any problems. They aren't exactly as cheap as most lowers last time I checked. But for doing the lightest build possible, they are worth the extra cash.

-Mb

I love mine, and they're worth the money.

Cavalry Arms designed the lower from scratch.

It's not a plastic copy of a lower originally spec'd in tempered, high strength aluminum.

It's not a lower spec'd with a plastic lower parts kit.

For those posting about plastic handguns being OK, they are. But that's got no bearing on plastic copies of aluminum receivers.

I'd hop on a Cav Arms lower in a second, if I needed another lightweight weapon.

-hanko

[gun toting monkeyboy]

And it looks like the guys making the CAV-15 have come to their senses on price. They cut it down from the $185 where they had it to the $125 than many other lowers are priced at. Which is good, because the higher price was way out of line. If you are thinking about going with polymer, take a look at these. Seriously, they are a much better solution than a plastic clone of an aluminum lower.

-Mb

[JAGGUY]

For anyone interested I just noticed Ammo Bros are selling poly lowers for $44.95

http://www.ammobros.com/product_info.php?products_id=50973

[LASER66]

Have to check out the CAV. I think I'll get one of the ATI's as well, maybe even the FMK, but it's listed at $60.