Robocop1051 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Posted August 18, 2015 Not sure if you all have seen these guys or not. Www.polymer80.Com They have a .308 (LR-308 compatible) and AR15 model. The rep told me that each kit comes with an 80% receiver, a jig and a drill bit set. The rep said the parts/tools were reusable, but redundant since you get a new set with each purchase. The AR15 kit was $80 at the show I was at. While the company was offering a lifetime warranty, the low price made it reasonable to replace if needed. Just sharing.
ChaseFan9 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) http://aresarmor.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=Polymer-80-Black&sid=6b1m2f52qo5rp4u26943n0t2k2ai47tl Ares had them for "20% off" for the past, what, 3 months? BTW, $60 is not 20% off, it's 40% off. Dimitri would've caught it before the 3rd e-mail.... Anyways, they're back up to $75, plus $10 flat rate. Only issue I've seen is that the buffer tube threads are really rough and need a good bit of cleaning up. Edit: sorry, Robo, I didn't notice the website 'cos it wasn't blue Edited August 18, 2015 by ChaseFan9
Robocop1051 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Posted August 18, 2015 For a cheap 80% option, I expect a bit of work. If I went with a polymer receiver I would probably pick up the KSP set. I'm not big into 80%ers and I like the "reinforced" contact points KSP receiver.
survivalshop Posted August 18, 2015 Report Posted August 18, 2015 Just who is going to be the Ginny pig on this ? I want nothing to do with it . Now as you said , I would like to see one with some kind of metal reinforcement in it for a 308AR .
jtallen83 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 They were on 10T a couple years or so ago offering cheap pre-orders when they started up, no takers there.
Malig8r Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 With the cost of fully finished aluminum lowers being what they are presently I just can't justify buying a polymer one. I get that these are 80% types so no registration, but even then I think I would go with the aluminum 80%ers.
Robocop1051 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Posted August 19, 2015 It's funny... the dealer kept telling me, "we're the most popular polymer 80% on the market." That's just like telling me you're the best looking ugly chick. If I wanted to shoot a polymer rifle, the KSP would be it. If I wanted to get with a big ugly girl, I'd shave Shepp and teach him how to dance. Lol.
98Z5V Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 In Shepp's defense... he gives some pretty good pants-down hugs. <thumbsup>
slugger43 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) My son helped a friend do a polymer 80% AR-15. Son's opinion was it was okay, but nowhere near as solid as aluminum. My 80% is a 308, not AR-15, and is aluminum. It ain't rocket science. I finished mine with a router, and just don't see the advantage to polymer, other than weight. My primary reason was the non-registration. And it was fun. Edited August 19, 2015 by slugger43
MikedaddyH Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 Just who is going to be the Ginny pig on this ? I want nothing to do with it .Get Breast feeder,, all you have to do is tell him it will save him a couple of grams ! LOL
survivalshop Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 Get Breast feeder,, all you have to do is tell him it will save him a couple of grams ! LOL <laughs> No , no ,no , don't take us there !
Robocop1051 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Posted August 19, 2015 ......The Rule???..... Not applicable. lol. This was just a product announcement, not a product inquiry.... It's all about context and delivery.
GunBugBit Posted July 13, 2016 Report Posted July 13, 2016 I am trying a WarrHogg (308 80% polymer lower from Polymer80) build. I am a new drillpress owner and not an experienced machinist so on my first try, mistakes were made but I do believe the lower came out 100% functional. I'll know for sure when my parts kit arrives and I get a chance to test fire. This supposedly tough polymer makes for pretty easy cutting. The bits should last longer, not that that's an issue because you get a fresh set with every Polymer80 kit. I'm intrigued enough to try a couple of builds with their lowers and if they turn out to be problematic, I'll go to aluminum for future builds.
MikeD Posted November 13, 2016 Report Posted November 13, 2016 @GunBugBit how'd the warrhogg come out?
MrPaul Posted July 20, 2017 Report Posted July 20, 2017 Anyone else build one of these out yet. I've got about 600 rounds through mine with no issues. Just wanted to see if anyone has taken one past its limits yet.
Phantom30 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Posted November 18, 2018 Built a Warrhogg, last spring and factory takedown pin hole doesn't quite align with Aero Precision M5 or M5E1 upper receivers. You can file about a 1/32" off takedown pin to get it to fit but pressure is still there not a good match. One nice thing is JP Weld can fix tooling errors. Best thing to do is mate the upper to it before you machine it, saves time and effort. Of course you have to buy it to test it. I didn't fire it because I have had this type alignment issue before and that can result in following:
Popproxxx Posted June 9, 2022 Report Posted June 9, 2022 On 8/18/2015 at 2:45 PM, Robocop1051 said: For a cheap 80% option, I expect a bit of work. If I went with a polymer receiver I would probably pick up the KSP set. I'm not big into 80%ers and I like the "reinforced" contact points KSP receiver. What’s a KSP Set? Link?
Robocop1051 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Report Posted July 18, 2022 On 6/8/2022 at 8:49 PM, Popproxxx said: What’s a KSP Set? Link? https://kaiserus.com You pay for it, but it’s worth the money. I was thoroughly impressed.
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