LW-15 Polymer Lower Receiver for AR-15

From New Frontier Armory comes the LW-15 polymer lower AR-15 lower receiver. So why a polymer lower for an AR-15. Well look at the number of handguns that use polymer, Glock, Taurus, Springfield, just to name a few. So I say why not polymer on an AR.

I see three major advantages in a polymer lower, tougher construction, lighter weight, and lower cost. In this post I will look at all three of these factors.

First is toughness. Now let's not confuse strength with toughness. While I believe that the LW-15 is a strong lower I doubt that it is AS strong as an aluminum one. I would probably not want to use it under a .50BMG upper. But with that in mind I would not hesitate to put it under a .50 Beowulf or a 6.5mm Grendel. Toughness is the ability of the part to take punishment and not deform to the point that it fails to operate. The polymer lower can take stresses, that while it may cause the part to bend as much or more that its aluminum counter-part, it will bounce back to its original shape unlike an aluminum lower.

Second is lighter weight. In it's all polymer configuration as the complete lower comes from New Frontier Armory,the LW-15 lower is only 1.6 lbs. That is 7.2 oz lighter that a standard AR-15 lower.

Lower cost. This is the big one folks! We at Highlander Arsenal sell the LW-15 complete lower for $115.00. A STRIPPED aluminum lower can cost that. A complete lower can cost $250 and up. With the low cost of these lowers we at Highlander Arsenal can offer a bundle that includes a complete DPMS upper in .223 ( several to choose from), a complete NFA LW-15 lower, and a TAPCO 30 round mag for $580. Try to beat that!

Here are some of the features:
Complete* Lower - ready to pin onto upper and fire!!!
Lightweight – weighs in at 1.6 lbs – That’s 7.2oz lighter than a standard lower
Lightest most durable composite polymer lower on the market today
Low maintenance / easy cleaning / scratch resistant
Accepts all standard MIL SPEC uppers and lower parts
Features the accu-group composite fire control system with 4.5lb trigger pull
Can accommodate any brand MIL SPEC LPK upgrade
Reversible safety to accommodate left or right hand shooters
“Zero Slop” fit eliminates the need for wedges
Lifetime warranty against any manufacturer defects when used as directed

So if you want to try one of these lowers on an existing rifle, or are looking to start an AR build, give the LW-15 Polymer lower a try. We have them available on our site at www.highlanderarsenal.com.

Or if you want a low cost bundle that you can put together in a few minutes and take to the range, check out our site at http://www.highlanderarsenal.com/ for ordering and pricing.