works as expected. price is a little steep






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Lewis Machine & Tool
Overview
The LMT Mars-L Ambidextrous AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver is designed for builders looking to create a versatile platform, featuring ambidextrous controls that facilitate operation for both right and left-handed users. This stripped lower is compatible with standard AR-15 components and has a trigger pin diameter of .154, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of trigger assemblies. Builders often integrate this receiver into mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a solid choice for those aiming for a balance of accuracy and reliability.
LMT MARS-L Ambidextrous AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver was the seventh most added lower receiver on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Aero Precision M4E1 Stripped AR-15 Lower Receiver - FDE Cerakote, with about 3% of all lower receivers added to builds. Down from #6 in July. Builds with this lower receiver are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (91%, then .223 Wylde 9%), mostly on mid-length gas (63%, then carbine-length 29%), and nearly all AR-15.
It was in stock most days in August 2026, and today 2 of the 4 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $320.99 at KY Gun Company for a stretch in August 2026, under its usual $352.35, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $342 at BattleHawk Armory, above August's low of $320.99, so a better deal may come back.
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Builds in the community that include the Lmt Mars-L Ambidextrous Ar-15 Stripped Lower Receiver
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 27 | $6436.41 |
![]() | 16 | $1833.70 |
![]() | 21 | $3095.67 |
![]() | 27 | $2136.77 |
![]() | 28 | $2665.78 |
![]() | 21 | $3625.33 |
![]() | 12 | $3720.39 |
![]() | 25 | $3599.68 |
![]() | 22 | $5949.16 |
![]() | 8 | $1550.54 |
![]() | 24 | $6455.04 |
![]() | 12 | $2328.10 |
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works as expected. price is a little steep
LMT MARS-L ambi stripped lower mates with any quality upper with zero detectable play at the takedown pin lugs. Ambi controls cut into the receiver. Black anodize is consistent. Premium lower that lives up to the LMT reputation.
LMT MARS-L ambi lower quality is excellent. Mate to any quality upper has zero play. The black anodize varies slightly between production batches - mine matches a recent run but a side by side with an older LMT lower shows tone differences.