For Californian’s who prefer a receiver that is inexpensive and CA compliant, check out REH Industries‘ Model-22 lower receiver. Their lowers start as a T6 7075 forging, CNC machined and Anodized to G.I. Mil-spec. REH Industries’ Model-22 has a some advantages and caveats.
It was inexpensive, well crafted and included a bullet button to satisfy CA law. Supplied with the receiver was a modified magazine catch, magazine catch spring, and a hex screw head threaded to fit the magazine catch. The owner wanted a product that catered to Californians for a bargain. He has the right idea; however, there are some draw backs to the concept.
The lower receiver is machined like any other AR15 lower, with one exception. The magazine button cut. It’s a circle cut rather than the traditional oblong pattern. A traditional AR15 button cannot be utilized. On the other hand, the button supplied will work like a normal magazine catch by exchanging the modified magazine catch and spring with their respective unmodified parts. I’m not a big fan of specialty parts. They’re often difficult to find, expensive and inconvenient. I’m not certain if REH has extras parts, but it’s a question worth asking.
I knew what I was purchasing, so I don’t mind the caveats. I saved quite a bit of money buying this lower instead. I don’t plan on switching out the bullet button, anyway. I have other lowers to do that with.
Del-ton receivers start at $99.99, without a bullet button. Most bullet buttons cost approximately $25. Add a $40 transfer fee and $25 shipping, you’ll likely arrive at around $190. That is assuming you don’t have to pay sales tax. I can buy a decent lower parts kit and the lower receiver at that cost, out the door.
I would suggest this lower to Californians who want an inexpensive lower who require a bullet button and don’t plan to switch it out. If your needs/desires are outside that scope, I would suggest you buy a traditional lower.
Weight out your options and make a decision. If you arrive at the same conclusion as I did, I highly recommend for you to check out REH Industries for future developments.
- Sun Devil vs. REH CA lowers. CA DOJ, please note the .22LR bolt on the Sun Devil. Kthxbye.
- Magazine catch threads and their respective spring lengths.
- Notice the magzine eject button cut. It will not fit a regular magaine button.
Finally! Looks interesting for us guys.