Goodbye Anderson Manufacturing.

[CamoDeafie]

Another low budget AR brand has fallen victim to the economy it seems. First, Del-Ton, now Anderson. Ruger has bought out Anderson. Not sure what exactly this will mean for Hi-Point's HP-15 if they (HP) were using Anderson.


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[1775usmc]

Not my poverty pony!

 

[CamoDeafie]

Not my poverty pony!

Yup. Looks like they'll be Rugers going forward

 

[NeoBlackdog]

Yup. Looks like they'll be Rugers going forward

Rugers, or Rugersons?

 

[Member 45541]

I wouldn't say they were low budget but, definitely working man prices! I used many of their parts and made complete builds with great success. Compared to some, I felt they were pretty decent. Obviously not BCM or LMT but, decent quality. Here's a complete Anderson/Magpul build I did and it was quite accurate and never had a malfunction.

 

[CamoDeafie]

I'm still running the Anderson/NWFA lower on my SBR

And another poverty pony on my 16" M4. The others are on PSA lowers. They've all been quite reliable for me.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Anderson made a decent lower...good enough to get your feet wet , so to speak in regards to assembling a AR firearm.
Robust and it just works....not the best...but...best for the budget perhaps.
Budget firearms are well needed ....hopefully Ruger keeps this line / pricing.
Andy

 

[Andy54Hawken]

@CamoDeafie
Love that full stock Carbine of yours...my favorite design for a AR15....too bad not many folks make one like that...
And....too damn bad..even if they did....Folks here in Washington couldn't buy one.
Andy

 

[Member 45541]

Robust and it just works....not the best...but...best for the budget perhaps.

Yes, this was what I was trying to convey but, you said it better!

 

[Gbirk]

Everyone should have at least one.

Anderson lower
BCM upper
Cheap optic
SS trigger.
Every part a different color.

All as God commanded.

RIP to one of the greats.

 

[1775usmc]

I wouldn't say they were low budget but, definitely working man prices! I used many of their parts and made complete builds with great success. Compared to some, I felt they were pretty decent. Obviously not BCM or LMT but, decent quality. Here's a complete Anderson/Magpul build I did and it was quite accurate and never had a malfunction.

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As long as they are within spec they are good to go. But I also don't get wrapped up in roll marks and high end name brands. I'll spend my money on the BCG, Barrel, trigger and optic.

 

[Old John]

Just got my AM-15 back from Anderson. Excellent Customer Service!
Did not function out of the box due to a Headspace issue.
Sent it in and they replaced the barrel.
Will be taking it out to try Saturday. If it still has a problem I guess I lose!

 

[Retired Guy]

The Ruger statement says they will not continue the line. Ruger wants the machinery and building.

I have an Anderson varmint upper. 24" heavy barrel with a 1/8" twist. It was my main sage rat rifle for a few years. The charging handle and BCG that came with it was crap but that barrel was very accurate. I'm sorry to see them go. I think they made a good inexpensive entry product.

 

[Steel Head]

Rest In Peace Poverty Pony

 

[Gbirk]

Just got my AM-15 back from Anderson. Excellent Customer Service!
Did not function out of the box due to a Headspace issue.
Sent it in and they replaced the barrel.
Will be taking it out to try Saturday. If it still has a problem I guess I lose!

I think you got lucky in your timing. What I saw was that Ruger is not purchasing the name and warranty support is ending for all Anderson products. It was an asset acquisition not a buyout. Glad you got it fixed before they closed up shop.

 

[red442joe]

Everyone should have at least one.

Anderson lower
BCM upper
Cheap optic
SS trigger.
Every part a different color.

All as God commanded.

RIP to one of the greats.
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Franken-gun you say?
Always in the vehicle...

Joe

 

[Gbirk]

Franken-gun you say?
Always in the vehicle...

Joe

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All it needs is an A2 grip to make it perfect!

 

[red442joe]

All it needs is an A2 grip to make it perfect!

It is an A2 grip! They are my favorite....however, I hate the finger-fin. I carefully work that off, leaving the front striated.

Joe

 

[Gbirk]

It is an A2 grip! They are my favorite....however, I hate the finger-fin. I carefully work that off, leaving the front striated.

Joe

Oh, I didn't see the finger bump so I thought it was an A1.
Nicely done!

 

[Old John]

Just averted a disaster!
Installed my Red Dot and pulled the Chamber Flag that they had put in.
The bolt had cut the bore end of the Flag off and it was stuck in the bore!
That would have been unpleasant