Just bought a anderson lower...suggestions beyond?

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I just bought a Anderson lower from a local gun shop. I know Anderson isn't the most expensive or quality lower, but I couldn't beat the price to build my first (budget AR). My question is do you guys have any suggestions as far as lower component packages, and I am curious about .223 wylde for my upper and whether it is worth it or not, any feedback is appreciated, thanks!
 
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I have a few Anderson lowers that I finished out with Brownells parts kits that function perfectly fine. One of them has a velocity trigger which improved function/accuracy tremendously.
 
I have several Anderson lowers. I use Stoner lower parts kits frim midway and have never had an issue. Put in a good trigger and get a good barrel and you will have an accurate AR.
 
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I have many Anderson lowers. There is nothing wrong with them. Although, my favorite lower is a Mag Tech that I picked up on a whim.

JoeBob outfitters is your best friend for parts for completing your build. Fastest shipping I've seen.
 
I watched several places for screaming deals on lower build kits. Wasn't in a hurry & had 3 to build so it took a while, but when I found a deal I liked I snagged it.

Joebobs has one advantage: you can buy lower kits without the crappy trigger, so you can get what you need without those extra parts left over when you put a good trigger in it.
 
As far as lower parts kits, they are all about the same, just like the lowers. There are only a few manufacturers of parts kits, so most are just "packaged" for different companies.

As for the .223 Wylde, much ado about nothing. Unless you are going to be shooting junky mil-surp ammo, there is no need to go to a Wylde. You don't gain anything. It's nothing to avoid, but it's nothing to quest for either. Get a good quality barrel and you don't have anything to worry about because of today's manufacturing techniques.
 
Thanks guys, I can't wait to finish the build. But at the same time I want to take my time and get it right the first time. Thanks for all the info
 
In general I'd avoid the lowest priced lower kits, I've had a couple that the difference in quality was clear.

The only experience I've had with Anderson was when I was receiving a Rock River lower at my FFL and thought I'd just buy the Anderson upper they had in stock. Nope...would not fit. I've since had 3 uppers on that Rock lower from 3 different manufacturers with no fit issues so it was the upper. After that experience I always buy upper/lower pairs from the same manufacturer, that was if there are issues I don't have to deal with finger-pointing.
 
I've built several AR's on Anderson lower receivers, and they all work just fine. A couple of them had the out of spec buffer retainer pocket which was annoying, but an easy fix. I'm sure they have that issue worked out by now.

As far as parts kits go, I'd skip the Anderson parts kit and check out Palmetto State Armory. They usually have decent prices on lower parts kits and lower build kits. Most importantly, you can get parts kits that don't include the trigger group, so you can go with a good one right from the start. Trust me - even if its a budget build, a good trigger group will save you a lot of frustration and make your finished product a lot more fun to shoot.

Regarding the .223 Wylde - in theory, it should be inherently more accurate than the 5.56 chamber. In practice, It's not likely going to be a noticeable difference, unless you plan on getting serious about squeezing as much accuracy out of your rifle as possible. In short, that's not something I'd get too concerned about on a budget build.
 
I built mine on an Anderson lower, and my only complaint is that my upper doesn't fit tight, I have some rattle but very little slop. My upper is also a bargain from Midway, Stoner I think, so I don't know which is the culprit.

Other than that I agree with others; if you have any aftermarket triggers and love them, buy a parts kit that doesn't include the trigger. If you even think you'll want an aftermarket, then go ahead and get it now.
 

Sorry, you bought an Anderson lower. I have had great luck with Spike lowers, $100.
I like the solid trigger guard.
Here is mine, fits my uppers just fine. This is my second one.

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All those lowers are made out of the same material probably on the same program on the same kind of CNC machine to the same milspec none of them are any better and probably none of them are any worse. People get caught up in brands and marketing. The only thing that matters is running an Accu wedge in the rear and I've been thinking of ways to try to tighten up the lateral slop between the front front receiver tang and the holes in the lower. Anything that opens and closes and moves has to have clearance.
 
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His Anderson lower may have had the integral trigger guard, Primary Arms seems to jump back and forth between having the integral guard or not having one. They usaually run the same price or $5 more.

BTW Willy, if you want another of those of those Spike's Crusader lowers, JoeBob's has them for $79 right now.
 
I've been going through Red Barn Armory for my Lower Parts Kit. The have the option to build your own LPK. You can select several different options so you don't have to by a basic kit only to through half of it away when you upgrade.
 
one of mine has a custom upper from our own SnowmanMo, one has a Stoner caught on sale from Midway and the 3rd my son snagged an upper on sale somewhere, I think PSA but not sure. All 3 use PSA lower parts kits.

All 3 fit & function fine & are accurate.
 


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