Laser engraving for SBRs

[Thrash1982]

I am about to register an AR lower as an SBR and will need to have it engraved with my information. I checked out a local trophy shop that will do it, however I was not impressed with their capabilities. Are there any shops that will laser engrave a lower in the Lafayette area or surrounding areas? The Indianapolis area would be an option as well if they are open on weekends. Thanks all.

 

[shooter521]

Whoever you choose, make sure their markings comply with the ATF's minimum requirements of 1/16" H and .003" D.

 

[purple72]

I do them. But, I'm about 30 miles east of Indy. Quite a bit out of your way. I do offer appointments. Nights or weekends. Let me know if I can help.

 

[Thrash1982]

Thanks for the reply purple. My parents live in Indy so if I'm down there for a weekend sometime in the near future you may hear from me. Just out of curiosity, do you happen to know if I have to have my approved Form 1 on hand before I get the lower engraved or can I do it before I send it/while it's with the ATF?

 

[shooter521]

do you happen to know if I have to have my approved Form 1 on hand before I get the lower engraved or can I do it before I send it/while it's with the ATF?

I have my engraving done prior to the form being approved. In the past, I have sent my receiver and Form 1 off at the same time; invariably, the engraver is faster than my NFA examiner.

Technically, as soon as the form is approved, the lower becomes an SBR and as such must be compliant with all regs regarding same, which includes the engraving requirement. There are also restrictions on who can possess your registered SBR, which might come into play depending on who you are going to have do the engraving. As an example, you can't leave your registered SBR with an engraver overnight unless they are a gunsmith, Class II mfr. or Class III dealer.

HTH!

 

[purple72]

Hey Thrash. For what it's worth, I hold a Class I FFL. So, this is on the up & up. I'm a business. But, the easiest way, is for you to come to my shop, and wait. I'll engrave it in front of you, then you can leave with it. It will never leave your sight. No waiting, or shipping. You can call me if you need to discuss things further. (765) 445-9243

 

[JosephR]

Laser engraving has never been deep enough in the past. FYI

 

[purple72]

Not true. The factories are using lasers to put in the serial #s. I just use a rotary machine so there won't be any question. Besides, I can control the depth per thousandth.

 

[JosephR]

Which factories are using lasers to put the serial numbers on firearms per ATF guidelines?

 

[purple72]

We do factory work for Ithaca, and I know for a fact they use a laser on their Model 37 pump. I would assume they use it on their other models too.

 

[Thrash1982]

Going to resurrect an old thread here. I put my SBR plans on hold due to financial reasons shortly after posting this thread way back when. The ball is definitely rolling now though. All my paperwork is ready to be sent in so I need to get my AR lower engraved soon. Purple, if you happen to see this, do you still do engraving?

 

[Stainer]

This is the reason we need to make a sticky of Engravers in Indiana. If purple still does engraving, I would be willing to send some work his way. Let us know

 

[Thrash1982]

A sticky would be very helpful. I've been to two trophy shops in town and while they do firearm engraving I'm not real comfortable with letting them do my SBR engraving as that sort of thing is not their usual sort of thing. It would be great to have some sort of list of people who do that sort of engraving on a regular basis.

 

[cookie]

I HAVE 3 LOWERS DONE BY LASER SCRIBE IN INDY,THEY DO A GOOD JOB AND IT'S ,003 DEEP

 

[tradertator]

INGO member SP3WORKER does engraving as well.