Ar-15 lower 80

[squirrelly1]

I'd love to check this out, see how it's done. Who know's, might try it myself...

 

[Twist7d7]

Thanks! when its finished what paperwork will i need to do? and do i have to pay a $200 tax on it?

 

[Infantry23]

Hey guys, any room for one more interested party? I had seen some for about $150 a few weeks ago but cannot recall for the life of me where (I've been doing A LOT of internet research and just forget which site I was looking at). I will post where if I can locate them again.

That being said, I have a dremel and am fairly handy at wood working and tool set-ups. I'm up for the challenge if anyone is up for some instruction or at least words of encouragement!

 

[MattWasHere]

This sounds like a great plan coming together! If I get to antsy waiting for my lower then I might join in on this if that's cool.

 

[Watchmyshoes]

Hey guys I saw one of these pop up on the ads section not too long ago and had never heard of them and after a little reading and the fact that it would not have to go through the ffl process I decided to get one. I ordered a "95%" lower from a company called American Spirit Arms. I would be interested in meeting up with you guys who are doing a group build. It seemed like a fun project at first but now seems like it can be a bit overwhelming if you don't have too much familiarity with the tools or access to the right equipment.

 

[Les Gawlik]

You can use a drill press for milling out the FCG area. The problem is that a drill press is not designed to handle the side loads that milling imparts. You will ultimately damage your drill press, and the damage will make it impossible to hold tolerances.

A milling machine can be had at Horrible Fright for about $500.00.

 

[Boss94]

I may be able to help. Can you post a picture?

 

[boatbod]

billet80.com is running about 3-4 weeks lead-time at the moment. They are pricey ($179), but an 80% paperweight in the hand is probably worth more than one you won't get until the end of the year.

 

[Boss94]

Sure would love to see a picture of this lower.

 

[lennyk]

Guys...I love the concept of an 80% lower. The problem with the new law is that for possession to be legal it must be registered by I think 10/1/2013. I always wanted to do this as a family heirloom, since a home-built firearm can only be willed (I think).

 

[Pinecone]

Read - http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=102936

They can be sold, but if you make one and sell it right after making it, you could be found to have made it for sale But several years later? Less likely.

 

[hard_core_emt]

Heres an 80% lower im gonna build for myself . Had Randy Spade from www.vadertactical.com do my engraving ... Does top notch work and only charges $35+return shipping for the left magwell design of your choice and a safety selector design .. Just has to be an untouched 80% peice

 

[gmhowell]

The problem with the new law is that for possession to be legal it must be registered by I think 10/1/2013.

There is no new law. There is some legislation, some bills, that may become law with an effective date of 10/1/2013.

 

[Boss94]

I was hoping to see a picture of that new style 80% lower ( made in MD ), Its suppose to be quiet a bit different than the standard 1.

 

[Buck Cutter]

And if I was to go the drill press route what would my tolerances be like?

This is one of those "If you have to ask - don't" questions. It's not an entry level project.

 

[lmorrison17]

Got 3 80% recently

A friend and I got 3 recently.
These 6061 billet lowers for $150.
Here is the link.
http://tr-enabling.com/

We got 3 plus a jig and 4 top plates.

There at Vader Tactical as I type and I am a bit concerned as he does not seem to be the best communicator in the world.

I know a guy with a mill but it's outside of philly and he is a bit unresponsive at the moment due to personal issues.
I ordered some endmills yesterday to do the job.

We would be willing to share the use of the jig if anyone can score a mill locally who is more enthused about the project.
Umm we get to finish ours first though.

My plan now is to drill most of the meat out ahead of time on a drill press to save time on the mill and wear on the tooling.

Larry

 

[Boss94]

Thanks! when its finished what paperwork will i need to do? and do i have to pay a $200 tax on it?

I believe you will need to do a form 1 . No $200.00 tax thats only for NFA weapons

 

[gregaarms]

I was hoping to see a picture of that new style 80% lower ( made in MD ), Its suppose to be quiet a bit different than the standard 1.

I'm with boss94...I'm curious what this new style lower looks like?

 

[missing_the_cheese]

I just picked up one of the lowers from http://www.cnc80.com
Other than Vader Tactical does anyone know of a decent engraving service, preferably local. I'd like to get the engraving done prior to milling out the FCG.

 

[Markp]

I believe you will need to do a form 1 . No $200.00 tax thats only for NFA weapons

No no no...

No form 1. No tax, unless it's an SBR or AOW.