phx223
Member at Large
You don't, you let them buy it back. Looks like a 50 dollar amazon shopping spree right there.
Why polymer not a replacement for aircraft grade aluminum!
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You don't, you let them buy it back. Looks like a 50 dollar amazon shopping spree right there.
Jester1341
Pro Judge
DITTO, i just bought two
i doubt you could repair a poly lower, but same question about an inoperable aluminum lower also, what would you do with it??
john
zombiehunter
Ultimate Member
- Jul 8, 2008
- 6,505
Yeah, we still need a brand name. I have two of the New Frontier ones, one set up in a light weight for a disabled relative as an SD/HD/Zombie gun so we need to know.
smores
Creepy-Ass Cracker
I saw Plum Crazy lowers built into complete rifles at the Chantilly Show right after Obama got elected, with crappy rails and accessories for $1400.
I'm so glad I built and purchased several high-quality guns long before all this madness. To the OP - that sucks but I see you learned your lesson. Sure you'll save a few bucks but when a proper lower will last a lifetime... how many plastic ones (plus transfer fees, background checks, etc.) will you have to go through at this rate?
Buy once, cry once.
I'm so glad I built and purchased several high-quality guns long before all this madness. To the OP - that sucks but I see you learned your lesson. Sure you'll save a few bucks but when a proper lower will last a lifetime... how many plastic ones (plus transfer fees, background checks, etc.) will you have to go through at this rate?
Buy once, cry once.
Markp
Ultimate Member
- Dec 22, 2008
- 9,392
Seriously blaming the polymer for the failure is ALL wrong. You have to look at the design, it was a design that made the assumption that the tensile strength and durability were that of aluminum.
You can design a similar lower which takes into account the strength and cycling properties of a polymer and it might never fail. Aluminum AR's can and do fail in the same spot.
You can design a similar lower which takes into account the strength and cycling properties of a polymer and it might never fail. Aluminum AR's can and do fail in the same spot.
huesmann
n00b
The upper is prolly still good.
I don't buy poly lowers for the same reason I don't buy paper underwear or sugar free ice cream
zombiehunter
Ultimate Member
- Jul 8, 2008
- 6,505
Still haven't seen the brand of the Lower.
I saw the posts on poly lowers long before i bought one - the failures were few and usually due to abuse. Even then the manufacturers like plumb crazy REPLACE THEM under warranty.
I've had no problems with mine but i'm replacing the lower with a spikes and plan to use the plumb crazy lower for pistol calibers
I've had no problems with mine but i'm replacing the lower with a spikes and plan to use the plumb crazy lower for pistol calibers
paper underwear doesn't hold up to the skidmarks the sugar substitutes give you?
I don't buy poly lowers for the same reason I don't buy life size blow up girlfriends. Jus not da same...
BUt...the small ones are ok, right?
Yup, if she's got purdy lips...
clandestine
AR-15 Savant
A GROSSLY overgassed gun can cause that on a poly lower.
zombiehunter
Ultimate Member
- Jul 8, 2008
- 6,505
Thanks OP for coming back to this thread and addressing everyone's concerns 
You've been so helpful
You've been so helpful
