You do realize that Anderson made lowers for Colt. The lowers used on the Colt Spoter model, with the built in trigger guard, we’re Anderson manufacturer lowers.Anderson took a hit to it's rep when builders using Anderson lowers were having problems with critical dimensions being out of spec.
I'm sure an Anderson AR will be fine, but it's a good idea to have a spare extractor spring from Colt or Spring on hand, replace the carbine buffer with an H2, have a spare action spring and hammer spring.
(You can save yourself from future extraction issues by installing the Colt or Spring spring as soon as possible.)
I added a thick lock washer and it solved the problem.While I have not bought a complete rifle from Anderson, I have used plenty of their stripped lowers for builds. They work just fine.
One of the complaints about Anderson a few years ago was that they did not finish threading the 1/4" 20 hole for the pistol grip bolt. Users had to either use a shorter bolt or finish tapping the hole. I always just grabbed a 1/4" 20 tap and finished the job instead of worrying about finding a shorter bolt. But then again I always run a tap in the pistol grip hole on every stripped lower I buy no matter the brand.
AIM Surplus is selling complete Anderson’s for $499, and their stripped lowers for $49.99.After selling my AR's a few years ago I am looking for another, yet again. Looking at this
Anderson AM15 at Sportsmans Warehouse, on sale for $599 and I have a gift card to use, and also get a military discount. Anyone have one to comment on?
None of the above has any bearing on the fact that, awhile back, people were having problems with Anderson lowers and it hurt Anderson’s reputation.You do realize that Anderson made lowers for Colt. The lowers used on the Colt Spoter model, with the built in trigger guard, we’re Anderson manufacturer lowers.
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Colt was also buying small parts from other companies for their commercial AR rifles.
Colt also went belly up in 2020 and was bought up by CZ less then a year ago.
That’s a clean setup.
Thank you, some times simplicity it’s the answerThat’s a clean setup.
I do remember that there were few complaints, but it wasn’t much. And Anderson replaced the lowers that did have problems. But as I see it Anderson is a company that stands behind the products they sell.None of the above has any bearing on the fact that, awhile back, people were having problems with Anderson lowers and it hurt Anderson’s reputation.