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GOST

27 July 2017, 10:14

3928

Rainier Arms Overthrow Stripped Lower

Designed by Sharps Bros.

Features:

An open mag well helmet design, with battle worn dents, sword gashes and crack lines.
Machined top to bottom from 7075-T6 aluminum, a peak-strength corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy
A hard coat anodize Black finish per MIL-A-8625, the anodizing model for model for most military and aerospace products
Full compatibility with all mil-spec internal parts
Full compatibility with all other aftermarket mil-spec upper receivers
Full compatibility with GI standard issue magazines as well as PMags
Multi caliber mark
Weight 11.5 oz

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Intro price $269.99

https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-overthrow-stripped-lower-receiver-pre-order/

SpartyME

27 July 2017, 10:18

That'll be my next build!

GOST

27 July 2017, 10:22

These are probably gonna sell like hotcakes, wonder how hard it will be to get one? May be available to Rainier Arms Apex members first.

din

27 July 2017, 11:50

Pass. Still don't understand the appeal of Spartans to the mall ninja crowd.

GOST

27 July 2017, 12:45

I guess they can take your name off the one they're saving for you.

Aragorn

27 July 2017, 13:24

Reminds me of the lowers Spike's like to sell.

GOST

27 July 2017, 13:32

Reminds me of the lowers Spike's like to sell.

Designed by Sharps Bros, same company that designed some of Spike's lowers.

fledge

27 July 2017, 14:35

The best in the Sharp's repertoire. Not my thing but hope it brings some new shooters to market. BDL is amazing with paint.

SINNER

27 July 2017, 15:39

Certainly not my thing either but as far as those types go, that is by far the coolest one yet.

Aragorn

27 July 2017, 15:46

I'm with you guys, not my thing either.

However, as far as themed builds, doesn't someone make a Spartan upper? JoeBobOutfitters or somebody? Might be an interesting pair.

Aragorn

27 July 2017, 15:48

I'm with you guys, not my thing either.

However, as far as themed builds, doesn't someone make a Spartan upper? JoeBobOutfitters or somebody? Might be an interesting pair.

Sure enough they do...

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan_Stripped_Billet_AR15_Upper_Receiver_p/jb-spartan15upper.htm

Thompson

27 July 2017, 17:45

Looks cool.

The magwell is cerakoted by BDL? Those dings/scratches/marks - those actually created blemishes, or that just surface artwork?

cjd3

27 July 2017, 18:47

If I got one, I'd have to paint faces on my magazines.

fledge

27 July 2017, 18:48

The dings and marks are part of the production. BDL didn't add those, per his IG account.

UWone77

27 July 2017, 18:52

Not really my thing either, but I can appreciate the craftsmanship.

Stone

27 July 2017, 18:56

Might look nice on the fireplace mantle but beyond that, nah. Rifles are tools. He should have carried the paint job back over the rest of the receiver would have flowed better.

Thompson

27 July 2017, 20:49

Rifles are tools.
LOL - but half this industry is anything but that.

GOST

28 July 2017, 07:24

I'm no soldier or operator so my rifles are usually range toys. This lower isn't my taste, but I can't say much since I've bought lowers that probably cost as much as this one just cause I like the roll mark.

Dstrbdmedic167

28 July 2017, 17:29

Looks cool.

The magwell is cerakoted by BDL? Those dings/scratches/marks - those actually created blemishes, or that just surface artwork?

They are legit in the lower.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170729/7e533cef42901efc697609640585f354.jpg

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fledge

28 July 2017, 17:38

That's more understated than I expected. Looks good for a novelty lower.

Stone

28 July 2017, 18:03

LOL - but half this industry is anything but that.

Sad but true brother...

GOST

31 July 2017, 21:06

Pre-order is live:

https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-overthrow-stripped-lower-receiver-pre-order/

SpartyME

1 August 2017, 07:44

Pre-order is live:

https://www.rainierarms.com/rainier-arms-overthrow-stripped-lower-receiver-pre-order/

Don't suppose there's a WEVO code for Rainier before I order?

fledge

1 August 2017, 10:21

APEX price is the same as pre-order.

GOST

1 August 2017, 10:47

Don't suppose there's a WEVO code for Rainier before I order?

Don't know, that is privileged information reserved for first tier Asians. I'm probably third tier Asian. UWone77 may know, he might be first tier.

SINNER

1 August 2017, 11:11

Don't know, that is privileged information reserved for first tier Asians. I'm probably third tier Asian. UWone77 may know, he might be first tier.

He's not Japanese, so 2nd tier at best.

GOST

1 August 2017, 16:30

Japanese are only first tier in their own minds.

UWone77

1 August 2017, 19:49

He's not Japanese, so 2nd tier at best.

Exactly, Japanese...the apex Asian.

GOST

1 August 2017, 20:09

No Mongols are the apex, Genghis F'n Khan.

Pyzik

2 August 2017, 08:46

Don't know, that is privileged information reserved for first tier Asians. I'm probably third tier Asian. UWone77 may know, he might be first tier.

Japanese are only first tier in their own minds.

Exactly, Japanese...the apex Asian.

Best part of this thread.

SINNER

2 August 2017, 09:24

I want a Samurai head lower...

SpartyME

23 September 2017, 12:42

Got mine in today

Getting an ELF Match trigger, BAD-CASS short throw safety, BAD Enhanced Pin Set, FCD ABC/R and EMR, Umbrella Corp Grip 23, and SB Tactical SBPDW.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170923/195ba873a42f8544aee7e5fe0b829db1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170923/1ac683253611b50905496f9b4ca6cf67.jpg

Pyzik

23 September 2017, 12:55

Dstrbdmedic167

2 October 2017, 19:13

4334

SpartyME

2 October 2017, 19:57

4334

How’d you get one with Rainier Arms on the side? Mine says Sharps Bros. on both sides and s/n is just 5 numbers.

Dstrbdmedic167

2 October 2017, 19:59

How’d you get one with Rainier Arms on the side? Mine says Sharps Bros. on both sides and s/n is just 5 numbers.

Can't tell ya.. That's whatt I was sent

SpartyME

2 October 2017, 20:01

Can't tell ya.. That's whatt I was sent

Was yours a pre-order as well?

Here’s what mine looks like (sorry for a crap pic)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/9c369e4c4eb953f547aa74106ca4ea68.jpg

Dstrbdmedic167

2 October 2017, 20:02

Was yours a pre-order as well?

Here’s what mine looks like (sorry for a crap pic)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171003/9c369e4c4eb953f547aa74106ca4ea68.jpg

No Mine wasn't sent out until last week. Maybe UW can chime in. I have no inside on that

UWone77

2 October 2017, 21:33

I believe pre-orders got the Sharps markings, then it was changed to RA after the first batch.

FortTom

2 October 2017, 23:09

I like 'em when they look at least a little like they're some what not gay. Sorry if that's a bit "offensive" to anyone on here, but UW seems to be a bit pre-occupied with getting "married" here lately. ;) Giving me the willy's a bit...

[:D]FT

Uffdaphil

3 October 2017, 11:51

Yeah! And let’s see it mated to a faux spear shaft handguard upper and a Spartan spear head flash suppressor/bayonet? What about the stock? Maybe a hairy shin/foot in a strapped infantry sandal?

It would be a lot cheaper to de-uglify your safe later than erasing that blood dripping, fanged monster tattoo that also appealed to the younger you taste.

Aragorn

3 October 2017, 13:06

Haters gonna hate.

I see nothing wrong with this. It's kinda cool.

UWone77

3 October 2017, 13:54

Haters gonna hate.

I see nothing wrong with this. It's kinda cool.

Not really my thing, but I can appreciate the machining.

Aragorn

3 October 2017, 14:35

Not really my thing, but I can appreciate the machining.

Yeah, that. I mean I don't want one, but for individuals who are a little more right-brained, the possibilities for themed builds are a lot greater with something like this vs. a standard forged.

I've seen outside the box items like this attract people to the market who otherwise wouldn't have been interested. Give someone something that makes them (or what they're building) feel unique and they'll run with it.

I've got a buddy who I was playing video games with one evening a few years ago. He's registered as an independent, but has some left leaning tendencies. Anyways, we're playing and talking about the stuff in the game and he made a comment about how the in game weapons looked way sweeter than what we have in reality. He knew I had guns, he knew I built some of them, and he really never seemed sure that he was ok with that... until I took this particular opportunity to show him one of those Spike's Skull lowers. He ended up buying one and ran with it. It's hideous. Omg it is such an ugly rifle, but he likes it and that ugly ass lower ended up being a gateway into shooting for him. He's still registered as an independent, and he's still slightly left leaning, but now he's ALSO an avid 2A supporter despite that because he has (in his mind) a cool gun, he likes to take it out, and he's seen the light that guns themselves are not some evil thing.

UWone77

3 October 2017, 14:41

Yeah, that. I mean I don't want one, but for individuals who are a little more right-brained, the possibilities for themed builds are a lot greater with something like this vs. a standard forged.

I've seen outside the box items like this attract people to the market who otherwise wouldn't have been interested. Give someone something that makes them (or what they're building) feel unique and they'll run with it.

I've got a buddy who I was playing video games with one evening a few years ago. He's registered as an independent, but has some left leaning tendencies. Anyways, we're playing and talking about the stuff in the game and he made a comment about how the in game weapons looked way sweeter than what we have in reality. He knew I had guns, he knew I built some of them, and he really never seemed sure that he was ok with that... until I took this particular opportunity to show him one of those Spike's Skull lowers. He ended up buying one and ran with it. It's hideous. Omg it is such an ugly rifle, but he likes it and that ugly ass lower ended up being a gateway into shooting for him. He's still registered as an independent, and he's still slightly left leaning, but now he's ALSO an avid 2A supporter despite that because he has (in his mind) a cool gun, he likes to take it out, and he's seen the light that guns themselves are not some evil thing.

I think this is what the left does a lot better than the right.

The left is "all inclusive" they don't care that Muslims want Sharia Law, and would stone to death gays, but there they are supporting them.

On the right we've done a shitty job with this. Your example is prime. Left leaning, but since initially he didn't care about guns we would have just pushed him all the way to the left.

UWone77

8 October 2017, 15:29

So official answer on the Sharps markings. Probably less than 20 out there with the Sharps markings. They were waiting for the ATF Variance on the lower, and instead of waiting, decided to start production.

Joelski

9 October 2017, 02:54

UWone77

9 October 2017, 17:43

Ha. The cool thing about variances in special runs as opposed to rebrands is that no other swingin' dick within miles has the same thing you have. It's great until you register one for an SBR, then just pretend you're rendering the first AR ever made to the ATF. You get to send detailed photos and specs because it's not in the dropdown list.

Heh, been there done that. The ATF examiner just emailed me, attached some pictures and it was done. Not as bad as I thought it would be.

They should have designed an upper with this. Looks kind of corny with a standard Rainier Arms Billet upper.

Dstrbdmedic167

9 October 2017, 19:22

Heh, been there done that. The ATF examiner just emailed me, attached some pictures and it was done. Not as bad as I thought it would be.

They should have designed an upper with this. Looks kind of corny with a standard Rainier Arms Billet upper.Yea I tried that and a fortis. Not sure what upper I want to use.

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Aragorn

9 October 2017, 19:39

These might match alright.

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan-Stripped-Billet-AR15-Upper-Receiver-p/jb-spartan15upper.htm

Or

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Spartan-Smooth-Operator-Billet-AR15-Upper-Receiver-p/jb-spartansmooth.htm

Would keep with the theme anyways.

SpartyME

10 October 2017, 06:17

Sharps matched it up with a Noveske, Rainier, Mega, and VLTOR upper in one of their posts. I think the Mega looks the best.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171010/d3c302c433fcbbccbd033247cef1d421.png

Pyzik

10 October 2017, 09:45

Hmm. I was thinking Rainier is where it's at.

And for a moment I thought this was your pic. I was like "man he got that cerakoted quick and has some nice spare uppers". Haha

SINNER

10 October 2017, 19:31

The Mega bolt catch area looks the best with that lower.