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Old 03-11-2013, 06:24 PM   #4831
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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco View Post
I've shot several and was even planning on using one in a build myself. There are numerous manufacturers of polymer lowers now so before you buy one do some research on that specific manufacturer. A good polymer lower will last just as long as a aluminum lower but a bad lower and you will never want to buy one again. My only negative is the price. It has gone through the roof over the past year. I use to see them for half the price as a billet aluminum lower and now they are more expansive.





Why the hate? The polymer used by a good manufacturer is a better grade polymer and goes through more rigorous testing then the polymers used by some of the top selling polymer handguns (like Glocks and XDs).
Because they will still break. Handguns are not subjected to the type of impact/ resistance/ and continued forces that the Buffer tube subjects on the lower receiver. As it is the most Fragile part of the design.

Will they break on shot 15? NO? But they will ultimately break.
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