Originally Posted By: jlindholm70Originally Posted By: rgvt4So what is the difference between a $150 lower to a $450 one?
If you're talking stripped lowers, the difference is in the roll mark (brand/logo) and whether it is forged or billet. Name brands are just that, a name, but some people will pay more for a name than I will. Billet receivers are more of a custom job, therefore more expensive. I've built quite a few lowers, Rock River, DPMS, LAR Grizzly, Spikes, Aero Precision, Noveske, Stag, DSA, Seekins Precision (billet) and probably one or two others. The real difference between any of them except the Seekins, is how well they finish it off (bead blast, tooling marks, parkerizing)and the fit of the LPK and upper to lower. My favorites are:
Aero, for $70 ea, they do a great job on the fit and finish. I wish I could find them for that price again, I'd buy another 3-pack just because.
Noveske, very nice, kinda spendy, but I love their roll mark.
Spikes, nice lowers and I like the spider logo.
Seekins, very expensive, but the cool factor is a 10.
+1....Noveske and Stag lowers are made on the same CNC machine at the same company, the only difference is what name is roll stamped on the side. Noveske lowers are around $180 and Stag are around $100.