Disappointed in my purchase of receivers 'on sale'.....

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So I recently made a purchase of some lowers that were listed as 'on sale' with no mention as to the sale price reflecting blemishes. All 3 that I purchased have this same unfinished forge line.

Also, the tremendous spread between the serial numbers was odd. 1800 - 3600 - 10200..... :confused:

So since I'm not about to return them and eat my travel and transfer fees, I'm here to tell you folks all about it :D

These are the $65 Aero lowers that Brownells is selling. If you want a good blem shoved down your throat, go getchu some!

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It's not just Brownells I'm afraid.

I recently purchased an Aero lower from another source. When ordering, I specifically asked whether the lowers were blems of any sort and was told no.

When I got it, it had the same marks as the photo. Made me wonder, "seconds, blems, is it normal, is it even Aero?"

I thought Aero produced lowers for many others. Is this normal?
 
Have you verified all the important pins and surfaces line up? If part of it is that sloppy...
 
Not speaking for the OP here but in my case I do not yet know whether other important holes or surfaces line up or are to spec. I bought this as a "cart filler" to replenish my inventory for future builds.

I can tell you tho that the receiver is not marked blem in any way that I can readily determine. It came in a new box that looks original from Aero including a label with serial number that matches the number on the receiver.

I have never purchased another receiver marked with the Aero logo but I understand that they make them for many others. I've not seen this type of surface before.

For a moment my cynical side wondered whether this may be a counterfeit? But then I quit worrying. I don't really fret over these things.
 
Did you contact Brownells about it? I hear their customer service is great and they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee so I am sure seeing that they would let you return it.
 
I have new a 2 year old aero lower in the box. I will look tonight. I would call Aero. I think they are serious about their quality and would like to know about it.
 
Why a lot of companies even sell " blems", at least not with their name on it. Don't want to associate the brand with crap.
 
This is why when people say lowers are all the same, no they're not. That's just straight up shoddy work, and I'd bet they are not making anything off these lowers lately so they don't care. At least a high backstrap grip will cover that up.
 
I did speak to a Brownells rep. She offered to start a return but couldn't offer any details or elaborate about the overwhelmingly obvious shenanigans going on in their FFL/shipping dept. We were either starting a return, or we had nothing else to talk about. So I said thanks, and that I'll be sure to advertise.

I have assembled one of these already - covered the forge line up with a MOE+ grip - and it functions fine.
 
What defect??
Not sure I even see the problem???

Here is my early 1970's Mil-Spec Colt SP-1 Carbine.

It's supposed to be there to reinforce the curved thin stress points inside the lower where the upper pin lug fits inside it.

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If you don't like it, belt sand or file it off and paint it black.

(And make it weaker then it is supposed to be.)

rc
 
My pistol is made from an Aero lower and Aero Blem upper.

The lower is clean and smooth, not like the OPs pic. The only blem on the uper was the 'A' logo was filled in with the finishing paint. Its so tiny anyway, I didnt even notice it at first.

The Magpul MOE grip with the beavertail should cover that if you're that concerned about it.
 
That is not a Blem. That's made in China S***. A blem is a cosmetic defect and not a manufacturing error. If your CNC machine makes an error, the product goes to be recycled and not in stores at a discount. Both companies should be ashamed of themselves
 
It's supposed to be there to reinforce the curved thin stress points inside the lower where the upper pin lug fits inside it.
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The area in question is pretty much the strongest, most solid point on a lower. Certainly doesn't need a "gusset".

The Colt lower in your photo has been machined in that radius. Not as thoroughly as many others, but cleaned up nonetheless (although it does look like colt forgot the inside of the trigger housing. Doh!).

A machining step got skipped on the OP's, plain and simple.
 
I'm inclined to think that, rather than being a blem, that the manufacturer eliminated a step that wasn't adding much value in order to reduce the cost/price. Could have been inadvertent, but may very well not be. If I had one that was smoothed out I'd be fine with trading it for that one as it makes no difference to me. Hopefully Brownells will get you one that looks like you expected and wanted.
 
I'm inclined to believe that these are examples of missed or eliminated manufacturing steps. As several have noted, that area could/would be covered by several types of aftermarket grips. I don't think this will affect the operation one whit., and for my part it won't... for some builds.

But it leaves me wondering whether all Aero receivers will have this trait or whether I just switch brands. :uhoh:
 
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