Lower Build (New Member)

[Princess_Jamie]

As I piece together my lower receiver to attach my Grendel upper to, here is what I came up with while keeping long range target shooting in mind.

Spikes Receiver (closed trigger well)
G2S Trigger
Luth-Ar Modular Stock MBA1
DPMS grip with palm shelf
2A armament takedown pins (Titanium)
CMC anti walk trigger pins

Any suggestions/reviews on my parts list would be appreciated.

[Bigs28]

I like those stocks and the geissele is on sale right now for new years

[Princess_Jamie]

Now for a quality bipod to mount on.

[StoneHendge]

MBA 1 is around $100 at Monmouth Reloading with code STOCK. $50 saved that can get you halfway towards upgrading to a JP Silent Capture Spring

[Frontier Gear]

Another vote for the JP Silent Capture Spring. It's not needed but makes for a nicer feeling gun when you shoot it, and it doesn't "rattle" when you carry it.

[StoneHendge]

Another vote for the JP Silent Capture Spring. It's not needed but makes for a nicer feeling gun when you shoot it, and it doesn't "rattle" when you carry it.

Plus, you don’t need to use the buffer retainer and spring. Which means you have extras for when they go flying across the room when you work on other lowers!

[Frontier Gear]

Plus, you don’t need to use the buffer retainer and spring. Which means you have extras for when they go flying across the room when you work on other lowers!

I hate to admit it, but I did that once. I think the buffer retainer is actually somewhere in the floor vent behind me as I type this.

[Princess_Jamie]

I definitely like comfort along with practicality and something that doesn't cost what my 338 lapua did to shoot,

[The Profit Joseph Sith]

As mist people would around these parts i HIGHLY reccomend a LaRue MBT2 trigger. On sale they are $100 and rank up there with some of the best including the geissele's.
I also would highly reccomend the JP SCS its pretty amazing how such a innocuous piece seems to make you appreciate your work so much more.
Not to familiar with the spikes lowers but Anderson makes a closed gaurd lower as well. Its forged as well. And they are pretty dang cheap but not on quality. Just a great cheap lower. Ive seen them for sale for around $40. Check primary arms and classic fire arms. Im sure others have them for the same sale price.
I never liked paying the brand name prices when i can get similar (or sometimes better) stuff for almost half price. Sometimes you just cant help yourself and curiosity though.

[Frontier Gear]

My current favorite lower is the Aero M4E1. It's just well thought out, super easy to assemble and removes the slop between your upper and lower. You can pick them up for about $85 if you shop around. After that is the Areo Gen 2 which you can find for about $50, then the Anderson which you can find for about $40-$45.

[Princess_Jamie]

Not to familiar with the spikes lowers but Anderson makes a closed gaurd lower as well. Its forged as well. And they are pretty dang cheap but not on quality. Just a great cheap lower. Ive seen them for sale for around $40. .

My current favorite lower is the Aero M4E1. It's just well thought out, super easy to assemble and removes the slop between your upper and lower. You can pick them up for about $85 if you shop around. After that is the Areo Gen 2 which you can find for about $50, then the Anderson which you can find for about $40-$45.

Just ordered an Anderson lower, 46.13 total shipped to my ffl dealer who charges a 15$ transfer fee.

[StoneHendge]

My current favorite lower is the Aero M4E1. It's just well thought out, super easy to assemble and removes the slop between your upper and lower. You can pick them up for about $85 if you shop around. After that is the Areo Gen 2 which you can find for about $50, then the Anderson which you can find for about $40-$45.

https://www.spikestactical.com/collections/stripped-lowers/products/snowflake-lower?variant=1104667738135

[VASCAR2]

Jamie, the Geissele G2S come with an e shaped retaining spring clip for the hammer pin so not sure if your wanting the CMC anti walk trigger pin for piece of mind. I understand using anti walk pins on a blow back pistol caliber or rimfire AR-15. Just not an item normally seen used by forum members from my recollection. Nothing wrong with using the anti walk pin just curious if you’ve had previous problem?

[The Profit Joseph Sith]

Yeah those M4E1 lowers probably are the nicest. I dont have any personal experience with them. And arent the most expensive lower around. The uppers are where they truly shine. Ive had a very hard time resisting the sales at monmouth for $75 uppers on those. The lowers are pretty much just there for the ride. As long as the geometry is correct they are fairly preferential.

[Princess_Jamie]

The uppers are where they truly shine. Ive had a very hard time resisting the sales at monmouth for $75 uppers on those. The lowers are pretty much just there for the ride. As long as the geometry is correct they are fairly preferential.

Upper should arrive tomorrow.