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new to polymer lower

Posted By: Chickenman

new to polymer lower - 04/20/16 01:39 AM

I have never owned one until recently and have never shot one.

If a polymer lower was going to fail, it would be where the buffer tube screws in to the receiver so does polymer have its limitations?

I would like to do something different with it. Something outside of .223 and 7.62x39.

Posted By: TexFlip

Re: new to polymer lower - 04/20/16 01:48 AM

I would only use a polymer lower for 22lr. Heard too many horor stories of failure.
Posted By: Tim9880

Re: new to polymer lower - 04/20/16 03:39 AM

Does that one have the polymer hammer? I always figured the polymer hammer constantly striking a metal firing pin would result in a failure. Had one for a couple years with no issues yet though.
Posted By: jeepercreeper

Re: new to polymer lower - 04/20/16 03:06 PM

Would probably work fine as a plinker. I've never heard any horror stories, but I also dont know anyone that has one. Considering you can pick up Anderson aluminum receivers for $39 I guess I dont see the point of going plastic.
Posted By: Chickenman

Re: new to polymer lower - 04/21/16 01:29 AM

Thanks for the feedback gentlemen.

I think I am going to gift it to a gentleman that works for me.
Posted By: Pig_Popper

Re: new to polymer lower - 04/21/16 02:46 PM

Been using polymer for 4 years no failure multiple calibers nice trigger .

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