Product Spotlight: Foxtrot Mike Lower Receivers
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2023
- They've told us what makes the Foxtrot Mike Gen2 operating system unique, and they've done a deep dive on FM's upper receivers. Now, it's time for Caleb and his guest Paul Noonan from FM Products to give us the deets on Foxtrot Mike LOWER receivers. Paul's philosophy is that the customer should be free to build their gun exactly the way they want it - same way we think here at Brownells! Building it yourself gives you an in-depth understanding of how the gun works that you just can't get otherwise.
Which lower you choose depends on which Foxtrot Mike upper you have or want. If it's a Mike-102 upper designed for use with AK magazines, you'll need the corresponding Mike-102 lower receiver. You can get a complete lower fitted with a stock and fire control system. Or you can get a stripped 102 lower, which comes with a Picatinny Rail Adapter that lets you install an M1913 Picatinny folding stock, such as the excellent Midwest Industries Alpha Stock.
If your interest runs closer to a standard AR-15 or you have the Mike-15 upper receiver, you can get a Mike-15 lower receiver fitted with a Magpul Zhukov folding stock OR with the Picatinny Rail Adapter and a THRiL pistol grip. Good news: the Mike-15 lower receiver is compatible with Brownells BRN-180 upper receivers.
FM lowers look noticeably different from a standard mil-spec AR-15 lower receiver. All the edges are neatly rounded, so no matter where you grab the rifle, it'll fit comfortably in your hand. The swoopy, flowing, ergonomic curves around the magwell are the result of careful 3D machining, not just simple beveling. The magwell opening is, of course, flared to help guide that magazine home cleanly.
Caleb likes the Picatinny Rail Adapter because you can install the adapter first, THEN install the rear takedown pin detent and spring. You don't have to sprout an extra pair of hands to wrangle those fiddly parts while you're installing the adapter. This reduces the chance of losing the detent or getting a kink in the spring - definitely the wrong kind of kink. Below the Picatinny rail itself, there's a handy socket for a pushbutton QD (quick-detach) sling swivel.
What if you want to build the rifle yourself but rather not track down the parts separately? Try a Foxtrot Mike Build Kit. These kits contain ALL the parts you need to build a complete rifle EXCEPT for the stripped lower receiver. If you already have a spare stripped lower (who doesn't?), you're good to go.
The great thing about building your own Foxtrot Mike gun is you get an intimate, detailed understanding of how every part of that gun works and how all the components work with each other. If a functional problem ever arises with gun, you have the knowledge base to troubleshoot it and fix the problem. - Спорт
I thoroughly enjoy these Gunsmith Pee Wee instructional videos. So informative. Seriously, zero snark.
Amazing, Brownels made a video made where they promoted another gun parts store(midwest industries) and their competition. That's integrity and confidence. I love it!!!
I think you have Midwest Gun Works confused with Midwest Industries.
@Porschedoctor1 nope, not mistaken
Love this series! FM = Awesome!
J. Yeager is building innovative and amazing stuff, M.I. Paul with FM Products , and JMac customs is totally dominating the game!!!!
Love the FM series of videos this week
I really enjoyed it and all of your these FM videos!
Would love to see a .300 blackout barrel from FM! my next build is looking to be a FM in .300 blackout
Nice shout out to the late James Yeager.
You guys make a cute - and dapper - UA-cam Bromance!
I already own two BRN-180 uppers and one lower, so Compatibility is great. Love that Zhukov stock too; I really would like to put a collapsible buttstock/brace on my 10-1/2 300 blackout, though.
Love my fm9 i built. Favorite rifle by far.
I'm an unapologetic FMP fanboy for life. 80% 102 lower and x39 uppers please
They are working on x39 now
@@brando104Awesome!!!
The LRBH on the 9mm lowers is one of the best on the market!
You can put your guys's AK mag compatible lower on the brn 180?!?!
That's a good question. Might have some different feed geometry from the mag but I really have no idea.
What a passionate guy who makes affordable great products! Can't wait to get my hands on a 9mm lower and build my first AR style "pistol" might even be a good boy and pay uncle sam his tax for a SBR. Since we all know shorter barrels cause more deaths and issues. Dont forget to renew your boating licenses friends because someday we might accidently lose our guns at the bottom of a lake on a fishing trip
What kind of trigger pocket do they use?
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Can I get the 102 lower and have any fm-15 upper or brn 180
Can we get a 102 variant in 7.62??
Soon.
That would be a 103/104
Buffer-less FM9 with colt mag plz and thank you!
Or scorpion mag…
Will the build kits come in odg or fde?
Where is the best place to pick one up?
It says you can add the lower to the brn upper but mine dont attach at all, the integrated buffer comes out too wide. Is there any solution to this?
I recevied an emai from FM "Unfortunately that was a miscommunication with brownells. Only our integrated pic rail lowers work with the BRN" so no the Zhukov Stock does not fit
Where are the slap mod uppers?
They make barrels for odd calibers
FM... I know you don't need to, but please make a run of 80% lowers in the 102(AK)/or regular.... ¶|€∆§3
Where’s the dad?
UGHHHH... where smith busters ?
The zhukov stocks are just awful. Putting them on an AK travesty
FM is literally F-ing 🪄 Magic ✨ & their products are quality, durable, unique & just COOL!!! Need FM in my life!!!