Plum Crazy Lowers

[csiedmond1]

I run across this Plum crazy complete lower and was curious if anyone had any experience with using one.

http://newfrontierarmory.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=312&zenid=80j24firdppe5mp383f2dgfvo1

http://www.marksarmory.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=PCF

 

[jtischauser]

I just read a review on them in shotgun news and other than the name they sound like a decent bang for the buck.

 

[bsmith918]

There were some issues with a few of them cracking, but other than that they seem to be gtg. They are plastic though, which makes me a little nervous.

 

[csiedmond1]

I read alot of reviews and have asked others, seems they work well and are real light. have heard that some crack, but have not heard that from anyone who actually has one. Bushmaster makes one similar and Glock seems to have good luck with their "plastic" so... Thanks for your replies.

 

[Alphagunner]

I have around 300rds on one and it seems ok so far. The lower on ARFCOM that cracked was because of a gas key strike witch will crack any lower so that is a non issue for me. Plum Crazy replaced the cracked lower even though the wrong extension/buffer spring combo was used and caused the crack.

 

[Dieseltech09]

Ive thought about getting one to use with a dedicated 22 upper.

 

[csiedmond1]

Well if that is the only reason that it cracked, then I will be getting me one for my next build...

 

[bsmith918]

I've seen them completed for around $120, so it's a good deal. I too have read that they make great lowers for lightweight builds.

 

[Alphagunner]

Upstate Armory had them for 112 shipped ea when I bought my 2.

 

[csiedmond1]

yeah, if you buy 5 they are 120.00 here.

http://newfrontierarmory.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=312&zenid=80j24firdppe5mp383f2dgfvo1

 

[csiedmond1]

Ive thought about getting one to use with a dedicated 22 upper.

dont you have to do something special to clean out gas system if you convert to .22????

 

[csiedmond1]

yeah they have them for 119.00 now...

 

[bsmith918]

http://colemantyler.com/proddetail.php?prod=PCLRC6

 

[jtischauser]

dont you have to do something special to clean out gas system if you convert to .22????

Not with a dedicated 22 Upper. I had a CMMG conversion and there was no cleaning if the gas system either. I'm not even sure how you could clean the gas system or tube without simply replacing the tube.

 

[csiedmond1]

Not with a dedicated 22 Upper. I had a CMMG conversion and there was no cleaning if the gas system either. I'm not even sure how you could clean the gas system or tube without simply replacing the tube.

I heard something about shooting 5.56/.223 rounds through it to keep it cycling...

 

[jtischauser]

You can get some leading in the comp A's I did badly with my conversion. I tried blasting a mag worth of .223 thru it following the 22 LR session but that just wasted .223. This was a big reason I bought the dedicated upper. The conversion was only half perfect.

 

[Rolando]

The guy who makes them is a plumber from Lake Havasu, Az,area. That's where the funny name comes from. My dad has one and it is kinda weird but works. I'd give'em a try.

 

[Alphagunner]

Just get one you cant go wronng for the price.

 

[csiedmond1]

I agree with you there, just asking for some experienced shooters insight!!!

 

[jtischauser]

The name just sound so ghey.