rules for AR build????

[jworm1420]

So im kicking around the thought of building my next AR from scratch. Buying stripped lower putting in trigger group, etc. Is there paper work i have to fill out??? Any laws/rules i should know???? Or is it just buy the parts and build it. Thanks everyone.

 

[OneBadV8]

Buy the parts and build it. The stripped lower has the serial and is considered a firearm. That is the only part that you'll have to go through a dealer to get, unless you buy one face to face from an individual.

 

[TAT7]

Lower is your "serial numbered" part, so that's what you will need to do a 4473 (paperwork for purchasing a firearm) and you must have a 16" total length barrel (I say total length, because you can pin and weld a flash hider to a 14.5" barrel and that equals 16"...or any combo that equals 16" basically). Other than that, you buy everything else (parts) from who or where ever you please

 

[Shootin'IN]

The lower receiver will need to be shipped to an FFL in your area.
I think you need to be over 21.
The barrel needs to be over 16".
Check your local laws for any other restrictions.

 

[kawtech87]

The only rule is from an INGO stand point is:



The Lower is the only part that is considered a firearm, standard paper work will be required for purchase. Unless its a class 3 build.

Other than that post pics and have at it.

 

[jworm1420]

Thank you everyone, that diddnt take long at all to get the info i needed.

Its gna take me some time, as money is tight because the misses is prego and not working right now. Just trying to get my ducks in a row. But when i start i will give pics.

 

[OneBadV8]

Thank you everyone, that diddnt take long at all to get the info i needed.

Like was stated before, make sure to read up on the NFA regulations so you don't build an unregistered SBR on an accident.

 

[jworm1420]

Parts??? Who makes quality parts for good price. Im not rich so consider this a build on a budget, but i dnt do cheap. You get what you pay for.

 

[TAT7]

Which part of the parts? Lol go on brownells and do some research, that's the best way to start IMHO.

 

[TAT7]

CMMG-lower parts kit
Anyone- upper parts kit
Fail zero- bcg
CMMG-barrel (or any well named dealer for that matter)
Any keyhole upper on sale
ALG trigger
Rail-whatever floats your boat
Grip and stock- whatever floats your boat

 

[jworm1420]

Thank you TAT7, that really does help a newbie with looking for parts. Gna try and put an estimate together for the boss's (wifes) approval. LOL

 

[TAT7]

Way to many details to get specific but a lot depends on your budget, spend your money on your barrel, bcg, and trigger, little on the lpk, and sights, everything else is meh...

 

[sepe]

Parts??? Who makes quality parts for good price. Im not rich so consider this a build on a budget, but i dnt do cheap. You get what you pay for.

Ammunition, Magazines, Rifle Parts, Bulk Ammo and Rifle Accessories - Palmetto State Armory

They've got high quality and pretty decent prices.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Parts??? Who makes quality parts for good price. Im not rich so consider this a build on a budget, but i dnt do cheap. You get what you pay for.

I did a PSA build earlier this year and couldn't be happier with it.

(Palmetto State Armory)

They are an INGO advertiser

 

[TAT7]

Ammunition, Magazines, Rifle Parts, Bulk Ammo and Rifle Accessories - Palmetto State Armory

They've got high quality and pretty decent prices.

They might still have that special on the lpk with ALG trigger and either MOE or MIAD grip too, best bang for your buck lpk hands down if you ask me

 

[TAT7]

BTW if you have any questions, I do this for a part time living, I'll PM you my number.

 

[sepe]

They might still have that special on the lpk with ALG trigger and either MOE or MIAD grip too, best bang for your buck lpk hands down if you ask me

Is the ALG that much of an upgrade over their regular trigger? Not sure what the special $ was but that lpk is $99.99 with the MOE with the Combat trigger and $84.99 with the ALG mil-spec.

 

[TAT7]

IMHO, yes... I do trigger jobs on ARs and these are basically a trigger job out of the box for an extra $20, they are also Nicole Boron (or whatever they call it) coated which will help with wear and reliability. PS: a trigger job will run more than $20, lol

I thought they had a lpk for like 79.99 with the ALG and MOE? I guess it could have been a special though.

 

[TAT7]

If you feel an ALG trigger, then touch a mil spec by whoever (especially DPMS) you will say wow, guarantee it.

 

[evsnova74]

+1 for PSA. I was literally a completely ignorant noob when it came to ar15s no more than a few months ago, (I'm still a noob, just not completely ignorant lol) but their "rifle kits" make it really easy. 1 rifle kit + stripped lower + youtube = complete ar15.

EDIT: Wow, out of stock for every single rifle kit. Meh, it changes pretty often, depending on your time frame just check back periodically.