AR 15?

[Cetmeman]

Trying to put together a AR. I bought the DPMS lower with m4 stock from command surplus.com today. When I was looking for uppers today I noticed the lower I bought say 16 inch. Does this mean that I can only put a 16 inch barreled upper on it? found a nice 20 inch flat top and wanted to do that so I'm not stuck with the carry handle that does not come off. Bye the way that's the only other upper I found for a good price. Also how is the lower handled for transfer. Set it up for ffl transfer but do I have to register the whole rifle when it's finished. Thanks

 

[FIREHAWK]

wow i've never heard of a lower being marked unless it was a short barrel rifle
i don't think you will be violating any laws putting a longer barrel on it.

 

[gotguns]

NO you can put any size upper/barrel legal by the A.T.F. (16 inch or longer)
The lower should be transfered through an F.F.L. holder. Only the lower is treated like a regulated firearm in MD. (MSP 77r1/77r2 + waiting period) The upper you can add later and as long as it is of legal status (barrel length) MSP does not know what you put on.

Hope this helps. Do you need an FFL. to do the transfer?

 

[Cetmeman]

I have a FFL lined up, thank you though. I just wondering if the lower marker 16 will fit a upper with a 20 inch barrel.

 

[JKrew]

Yes, that should be fine with any upper you want, unless you are getting an upper for some larger caliber such as .308, but I assume you aren't.

 

[SVrider]

Good luck with the new build, let us know how it turns out. BTW awesome avatar....

 

[fivepointstar]

looks like you got a plan...you'll need a lower parts kit

 

[Cetmeman]

Thanks for the feedback. I also had one more question about buying an upper. All the complete uppers I can find say that the bolt carrier assembly is included. Does this mean that the bolt is included or not. Just asking because I have seen this everywhere. Thanks again

 

[fivepointstar]

when as listed "complete uppers" it should come with the upper receiver, barrel, handguards, bolt carrier group and charging handle. you should be GTG

 

[t3tech]

Thanks for the feedback. I also had one more question about buying an upper. All the complete uppers I can find say that the bolt carrier assembly is included. Does this mean that the bolt is included or not. Just asking because I have seen this everywhere. Thanks again

The bolt is typically part of the carrier assembly. Saying that that the bolt carrier assembly is included basically indicates that it is a complete upper already assembled and ready to go rather than just the upper.