Need advice for low for first ar build

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  • KIBarrister

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    I just wish I had stopped by here and looked around a bit before getting hosed for a DPMS in Annapolis for 399. (at least I was smart enough not to pay the $560 a local shop wanted... smart enough being a relative statement).
     

    SqueezeFirst

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    Mar 26, 2013
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    Ouch. I just bought the PSA lower receiver for 119.99 on their website. I also just ordered FDE stock kit, FDE magpul moe carbine handgaurd.

    I want to build an SBR but I hear it's a pain in the ass. Anyone have any experience with it?
     

    BradMacc82

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    Ouch. I just bought the PSA lower receiver for 119.99 on their website. I also just ordered FDE stock kit, FDE magpul moe carbine handgaurd.

    I want to build an SBR but I hear it's a pain in the ass. Anyone have any experience with it?

    Not personally. But if you build it without your paperwork in order and your tax stamp in your possesion, let's just say it could be "interesting" to say the least.

    If you haven't got a clue as to the process, ask around in the NFA/Class III section in the forum.
     

    SqueezeFirst

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    Mar 26, 2013
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    I looked it all up and there is a $200 tax + LE signoff requires for a form 1 to "manufacture" the weapon. Sounds like a ton of red tape so I am just going to build an 18" and throw a nice piece of glass on it I guess.
     

    BradMacc82

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    I looked it all up and there is a $200 tax + LE signoff requires for a form 1 to "manufacture" the weapon. Sounds like a ton of red tape so I am just going to build an 18" and throw a nice piece of glass on it I guess.

    If your really interested in doing one, ask some of the IP's here, they're great at walking you thru the process and making sure everything goes as it should go.

    But with the current climate regarding AR's etc., an 18" isn't a bad way to go either. :)
     

    bangbangbye

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    no le sign off on the sbr. also not a pain to build. there is a little 8 month wait and a $200 tax though.
     

    SqueezeFirst

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    Mar 26, 2013
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    If your really interested in doing one, ask some of the IP's here, they're great at walking you thru the process and making sure everything goes as it should go.

    But with the current climate regarding AR's etc., an 18" isn't a bad way to go either. :)

    Sorry I am kinda new to this forum stuff. What's an IP? I prefer to build an SBR but what happens when my paperwork takes longer than 10/1 to process?
     

    BradMacc82

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    IP = Industry Partner, there's more than a few here that are well versed in the NFA game.

    Not sure how/if any impending legislation is going to affect NFA items such as SBR's, again, the IP's would probably be the ones to help you out there. Engage Armament comes to mind first, Midcounty also pops to mind as well. They'd probably be better suited to answer those questions since it's a portion of their business that'd be affected.
     

    SqueezeFirst

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    Mar 26, 2013
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    IP = Industry Partner, there's more than a few here that are well versed in the NFA game.

    Not sure how/if any impending legislation is going to affect NFA items such as SBR's, again, the IP's would probably be the ones to help you out there. Engage Armament comes to mind first, Midcounty also pops to mind as well. They'd probably be better suited to answer those questions since it's a portion of their business that'd be affected.

    IP = Industry partner (i.e. FFL or manufacturer)

    Thank you both :)
     

    SqueezeFirst

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    Mar 26, 2013
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    Harco
    So my first build is coming along. PSA lower should arrive tomorrow, FDE magpul stock kit should arrive next week as well as the spikes tactical enhanced lpk. Now I just need to decide (and find) a decent upper and get the FDE handgaurds. Cannnnnnn't wait!
     

    ObsceneJesster

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    Jan 31, 2011
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    So my first build is coming along. PSA lower should arrive tomorrow, FDE magpul stock kit should arrive next week as well as the spikes tactical enhanced lpk. Now I just need to decide (and find) a decent upper and get the FDE handgaurds. Cannnnnnn't wait!

    Cool. Now you get to put the build on hold for another 2 months while waiting on the paperwork for the lower.

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