Whether you are building your first AR15, upgrading, or looking for parts to create your next build, we are all looking for high quality parts at reasonable prices. This is Anderson Manufacturing’s sweet spot. High quality AR15 parts at very affordable prices.


Along the way Anderson has been making AR-15 parts for other manufacturing…. actually hundreds of thousands of parts. Along the way they developed an exclusive and proprietary RF85 coating which is applied to their complete AR-15 rifles which they have taught'ed as the world’s only AR-15 that never needs oiling.
As opposed to other rifle companies, Anderson builds its our own parts using the latest in computerized manufacturing with all parts carrying a lifetime warranty.
THE BUILD

My previously featured Anderson Manufacturing lower receiver has served me well and I even built another Anderson based AR15 for a friend. As a guy in need of some key AR15 parts under a budget, I fired up the laptop and started dropping things in the cart on their site for this build and a few other builds. My final order around $300 also scored free shipping and included:
- 16" M4 Carbine Length Contour Barrel Chambered 5.56/.223 With A 1-8 Twist
- A2 Flash Suppressor 5.56/.223
- Low Profile Gas Block
- Carbine Length Gas Tube
- Semi-Auto Carrier
- Standard Charging Handle

FIT, FINISH, FEEL, & FEATURES
All the standard Anderson parts are mil-spec phosphate or hard anodize finished but unlike the flood of import parts, their parts are all still 100% made in the USA. The quality is also far better than what I have seen from the budget conscious import parts - do not let the price fool you. From my calculations you could build a complete AR from parts for around $600-$700 surfing around on Anderson's site.
I have been thrilled with 1:8 Twist Anderson barrel. Many people are discovering the advantages and bullet weight flexibility of 1:8 twist barrels as a compromise to 1:9 twist that like lighter bullets and Milspec 1:7 twist barrels which are most accurate with heavy bullets. Anderson's $119 16" 1:8 M4 Carbine Length Contour Barrel in 5.56/.223 is probably the least expensive entry price for AR builders. The barrel still delivers excellent accuracy for a barrel which competitors price at nearly twice this price. Actually as I experienced before, each Anderson piece used in this build is an excellent value from the $16 low profile gas block to the $20 charging handle.
FUNCTIONS

A Millet DMS topped the rifle to push out the accuracy a bit. Accuracy delivered from the Anderson Manufacturing based build was pretty impressive easily on par with quality Milspec AR15s. 100-yard groups averaged in the 1" range, but a few .8" groups were printed as well with the Custom and TAP Hornady ammo. The 1:8 twist shows off a bit when you are shooting a diversity of ammo and bullet weights which generally seems to deliver less accuracy variances between rounds. If you really want to see the accuracy you gun can deliver load up two rounds each of 15 different types of ammo. The groups will be bigger, however it will show how picky the barrel is within various ammo… an interesting experiment.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Anderson Manufacturing proves you don’t have to have a lot of money to build your next AR15. Add a few custom parts and you have something that delivers looks and performance without a lot invested. Obviously I got lucky with a few parts here and there, however for me that is the fun in doing one of these “what do I have laying around AR15 builds” that can expand months. Instead of hitting some of the notable discounters, I have found myself back on Anderson’s site simply because the parts are excellent quality available at some of the best prices around. Once I have these parts and have saved big, I can patiently hunt for that blem or deal for the custom parts I drool over. Great parts and little prices.
SPECS
16" M4 Carbine Length Contour Barrel Chambered 5.56/.223 With A 1-8 Twist $119.00
Semi-Auto Bolt Carrier Assembly $129.00
Low Profile Gas Block $15.32
Carbine Length Gas Tube $15.00
Standard Charging Handle for AR-15 $19.66
SOURCES
Shop a huge selection of Firearms and Accessories at Brownells.com - excellent prices and huge selection.
Shop a huge selection of Firearms and Accessories at Brownells.com - excellent prices and huge selection.
Anderson Manufacturing Barrel, Bolt, Charging Handle, & Lower Reciever - http://www.andersonrifles.net/
Fortis Muzzle Brake - http://fortismfg.com/
Samson Forend - http://www.samson-mfg.com
BPM Lower Parts Kit - - http://www.usamade-ar15parts.com
The Mako Group - http://www.themakogroup.com/
1 comment:
JUST ORDERED THE ANDERSON AR STRIPPED LOWER 2PK SOR $84 SHIPPED. THESE ARE NOT THE BLEMMISHED RECEIVERS. THIS WAS THE CHEAPEST RECEIVERS THAT I COULD FIND OTHER THAT THE POLYMER ONES THAT YOU CAN FIND ALL OVER THE PLACE FOR AS CHEAP AS $40. AFTER READING ALL THE REVEIWS ON THE POLYMER VS THE ALUMINUM AND THE ANDERSON RECEIVERS QUALITY, IM SURE I WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED.
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