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The FLR is billed as \u201c\u2026<i>the world\u2019s first folding AR-15 lower receiver \u2013 no adapter required.\u201d <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Folding Lower Receiver (<a href=\"https:\/\/foldinglower.com\/\"><b>FLR<\/b><\/a>) features a folding stock mechanism machined and built directly into the receiver, allowing the stock or pistol brace to fold without the need of an aftermarket folding stock adapter. The FLR is one of several innovative products we expect to see from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housemorningwood.com\/shield-arms-declares-for-house-morningwood\/\">Shield Arms<\/a>, which was originally known for magazine accessories (like their extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breachbangclear.com\/magazine-extension-options\/\">magazine extension<\/a> line for all types of <a href=\"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/all-magazines\/handguns\">pistol magazines<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>FEATURES<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 Built-in folding mechanism for compact storage &#8211; NOT AN ADAPTER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 Machined from 7075-T6 aircraft grade billet aluminum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 Ships with standard weight proprietary buffer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 Accepts standard AR-15 magazines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 Matte black 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