Anyone doing build parties or otherwise offering any advice/guidance? I see a few threads but most are a year or two old. I'm wanting to build an AK SBR from a registered receiver.
Also, what is the general understanding on bending flats at this point and building an SBR or pistol from that path (or from a channel 80%, etc)? As I understand it, the AK platform ban is for Rifles only. Hence FFL's selling pistols and offering smithing for SBR conversion following stamp receipt. As it is not illegal to fabricate one's own firearm (not for sale) I don't see how it could be illegal to build a MD compliant pistol (or MD/Fed compliant SBR) from a flat acquired after 9/30/13. I'd be interested in pursuing this option but the heat treat/quench is a bit off-putting if nothing more than due to the additional equipment/facilities needed.
Finally, why are MD FFL's not selling ID'd complete AK receivers? Is it that no one FFL wants to be the first guinea pig to jump in the fire (wouldn't blame them)? Or is there more to it? I realize this relies on the honor system but so does selling AR lowers and trusting the buyer to build an HBar rifle or a pistol or SBR.
Thanks in advance for any help or clarification.
Also, what is the general understanding on bending flats at this point and building an SBR or pistol from that path (or from a channel 80%, etc)? As I understand it, the AK platform ban is for Rifles only. Hence FFL's selling pistols and offering smithing for SBR conversion following stamp receipt. As it is not illegal to fabricate one's own firearm (not for sale) I don't see how it could be illegal to build a MD compliant pistol (or MD/Fed compliant SBR) from a flat acquired after 9/30/13. I'd be interested in pursuing this option but the heat treat/quench is a bit off-putting if nothing more than due to the additional equipment/facilities needed.
Finally, why are MD FFL's not selling ID'd complete AK receivers? Is it that no one FFL wants to be the first guinea pig to jump in the fire (wouldn't blame them)? Or is there more to it? I realize this relies on the honor system but so does selling AR lowers and trusting the buyer to build an HBar rifle or a pistol or SBR.
Thanks in advance for any help or clarification.