Looking Sharp: Sharps Bros’ AR Lower Receivers

By Jorge Amselle

The AR of today is virtually unrecognizable from the time I first picked one up at Fort Benning, Ga. Civilians at least can get ARs that look like something out of a sci-fi movie in any color or pattern and with insanely tricked-out features. However, anyone who is looking to build a custom AR that really stands out from the crowd needs to start with a lower receiver from Sharps Bros.

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Founded by John Sharps, the company, based out of Eugene, Ore., uses the latest in CNC technology and machinery to produce some of the most detailed and interesting-looking AR lower receivers on the market today. The company uses premium-quality 7075-T6 billet aluminum to achieve the unprecedented level of detail in its designs, which include the original that started it all, Sharps’ Hellbreaker AR-15 lower receiver.

Giving ‘Em Hell

The Hellbreaker design was inspired by the nose art on the World War II P-40 Warhawk fighter plane. This razor-sharp design, with its bared teeth on the front and sides of the mag well, was meant to inspire fear in the enemy while inspiring unit camaraderie. Another aircraft-inspired design is the Warthog AR-15 lower receiver, which …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life