trinydex
13 April 2009, 12:07
i've been trying to think of a way to get something like this started for a while.
i think such a guide would be best implemented as a user submitted type review since there are so many different brands of lowers and it's hard for one person to acquire them all. for consistency, a template should be followed.
the original idea has to be credited here
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=50947
i think most people have seen this on one forum or another.
i feel the template should be something like this:
MAKE: (the brand or roll mark) LMT, NOVESKE, CMMG etc.
MANUFACTURER: (the factory that cut it) LMT, CMT etc.
FORGED: (yes or no)
USER RATING and COMMENTS: (1-10) ten being highest score and notes about installing the LPK, tight fit, no problems etc.
i think the picture layout should be like this:
right face (this covers the roll mark and safety/fire iconography)
left face (safety/fire iconography and other cuts)
magwell area (so readers can see bevelage)
trigger guard area (see the trigger guard ears and forge flash)
fire control group recess (maybe this part isn't that interesting?)
buffer tube threads and buffer retainer area (to see if the threads are turned or tapped)
front (to see front checking of magwell or forge flash)
for those wondering what the merit of comparing lowers is, i actually have an ulterior motive. since i'm from california it's beneficial for me (and other californians) to know what options are "off list" (lowers allowed to be imported into california).
i also think it's good to have a clearinghouse for reviews of lowers.
anyone else have input? i am more than willing to kick it off with the cmmgs i have.
i think such a guide would be best implemented as a user submitted type review since there are so many different brands of lowers and it's hard for one person to acquire them all. for consistency, a template should be followed.
the original idea has to be credited here
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=50947
i think most people have seen this on one forum or another.
i feel the template should be something like this:
MAKE: (the brand or roll mark) LMT, NOVESKE, CMMG etc.
MANUFACTURER: (the factory that cut it) LMT, CMT etc.
FORGED: (yes or no)
USER RATING and COMMENTS: (1-10) ten being highest score and notes about installing the LPK, tight fit, no problems etc.
i think the picture layout should be like this:
right face (this covers the roll mark and safety/fire iconography)
left face (safety/fire iconography and other cuts)
magwell area (so readers can see bevelage)
trigger guard area (see the trigger guard ears and forge flash)
fire control group recess (maybe this part isn't that interesting?)
buffer tube threads and buffer retainer area (to see if the threads are turned or tapped)
front (to see front checking of magwell or forge flash)
for those wondering what the merit of comparing lowers is, i actually have an ulterior motive. since i'm from california it's beneficial for me (and other californians) to know what options are "off list" (lowers allowed to be imported into california).
i also think it's good to have a clearinghouse for reviews of lowers.
anyone else have input? i am more than willing to kick it off with the cmmgs i have.