Stainless Steel Lower

BattleRifleG3 · 09-29-2003, 02:50 PM

I was thinking of building an AR up from a DPMS stainless steel lower receiver.

Kind of funny how the AR was designed to be super light weight and now the fad is heavy barrels and tons of huge target/tactical accessories. Think the SS lower would add much overall structural strength, or it is where material is needed less and just useless weight?

BattleRifleG3 · 09-29-2003, 03:04 PM

Perhaps with this upper:

Or this one, in the post ban version of course:

BattleRifleG3 · 09-29-2003, 03:16 PM

Or maybe just get a barrel assembly and bolt carrier and use them on this upper, as I'm not a fan of the forward ASSist:

BattleRifleG3 · 09-29-2003, 11:02 PM

And here's the basic concept...

NRAJOE · 09-29-2003, 11:26 PM

If you really insist on bringing that monstrosity to life Dr. Frankengun, at least use the upper with the stainless postban barrel!

BattleRifleG3 · 09-29-2003, 11:30 PM

Maybe, but it costs more, and isn't as long as I want, and has its longevity drawbacks. But I think I got it... Long chrome muzzle brake maybe?

NRAJOE · 09-29-2003, 11:33 PM

I think it would look better with a shorter stainless barrel, it would match the receiver. I'm sure you can find a stainless muzzle brake for it. I have seen them, just can't remember where.

BattleRifleG3 · 10-02-2003, 01:27 AM

I'm tempted to get a 24" upper and a 16" upper, the latter in Stainless since it's available. But building the AR in the first place would cost a chunk.

Here's the 16" stainless barrel upper:

With a post ban barrel of course. I used the Pre-ban pic because it had the stainless barrel with an A2 upper.

BattleRifleG3 · 10-02-2003, 01:43 AM

Here's what it would look like with a 16" SS upper.

BattleRifleG3 · 10-02-2003, 02:08 AM

And the two fellas together...

10-02-2003, 07:11 AM

what's wrong with a 20 inch barrel ? Dr Frankengun

BattleRifleG3 · 10-02-2003, 05:01 PM

Maybe 20", but I'd rather have the best of one or the other, biggest or smallest. Yeah, I know, I need major help.

NRAJOE · 10-02-2003, 05:14 PM

Short barreled one is tasty!

BattleRifleG3 · 10-05-2003, 01:35 AM

Finally made a pic of each barrel size: 16" SS, 20" SS, and 24" Chrome moly

NRAJOE · 10-05-2003, 06:30 AM

Lower one dude! :right:

BattleRifleG3 · 10-20-2003, 03:10 PM

I think I'll do the upper config for a 223 rifle and the lower one for my freakish conversion in the design process. Both when a few ships come in.

View Poll Results: Stainless Steel Lowers, yay or nay?
Great idea, strong and corrosion resistant, great for any rifle!	5	50.00%
Only good for shooting paper, too heavy for a tactical or service rifle.	2	20.00%
It doesn't do any good putting stainless steel there, and is just a waste of weight and money.	0	0%
Agh, I'm blinded! It's ugly and apostate to all that is AR! Curse it to heck!	3	30.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

09-29-2003, 02:50 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	Stainless Steel Lower - Heresy? I was thinking of building an AR up from a DPMS stainless steel lower receiver. Kind of funny how the AR was designed to be super light weight and now the fad is heavy barrels and tons of huge target/tactical accessories. Think the SS lower would add much overall structural strength, or it is where material is needed less and just useless weight? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 09-29-2003 at 02:56 PM.

09-29-2003, 03:04 PM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	Perhaps with this upper: Or this one, in the post ban version of course: __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

09-29-2003, 03:16 PM	#3
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	Or maybe just get a barrel assembly and bolt carrier and use them on this upper, as I'm not a fan of the forward ASSist: __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

09-29-2003, 11:26 PM	#5
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	If you really insist on bringing that monstrosity to life Dr. Frankengun, at least use the upper with the stainless postban barrel! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

09-29-2003, 11:30 PM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	Maybe, but it costs more, and isn't as long as I want, and has its longevity drawbacks. But I think I got it... Long chrome muzzle brake maybe? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

09-29-2003, 11:33 PM	#7
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	I think it would look better with a shorter stainless barrel, it would match the receiver. I'm sure you can find a stainless muzzle brake for it. I have seen them, just can't remember where. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

10-02-2003, 01:27 AM	#8
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	I'm tempted to get a 24" upper and a 16" upper, the latter in Stainless since it's available. But building the AR in the first place would cost a chunk. Here's the 16" stainless barrel upper: With a post ban barrel of course. I used the Pre-ban pic because it had the stainless barrel with an A2 upper. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 10-02-2003 at 01:56 AM.

10-02-2003, 07:11 AM	#11
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	what's wrong with a 20 inch barrel ? Dr Frankengun

10-02-2003, 05:01 PM	#12
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	Maybe 20", but I'd rather have the best of one or the other, biggest or smallest. Yeah, I know, I need major help. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

10-02-2003, 05:14 PM	#13
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	Short barreled one is tasty! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

10-05-2003, 01:35 AM	#14
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	Finally made a pic of each barrel size: 16" SS, 20" SS, and 24" Chrome moly __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 10-05-2003 at 01:58 AM.

10-05-2003, 06:30 AM	#15
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,255 Images: 3	Lower one dude! :right: __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

10-20-2003, 03:10 PM	#16
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	I think I'll do the upper config for a 223 rifle and the lower one for my freakish conversion in the design process. Both when a few ships come in. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 10-20-2003 at 03:21 PM.