If you really want to "build" one here is where to start!!

[oneyeopn]

AR-15 - Ares Armor

I stumbled upon this website while looking for lowers. Using their lower and the guide plates you can truly build your own lower, even put your own name on it. I kinda thought it was cool and wished I had a bridgeport.

 

[BHarada]

What's the logic behind selling an anodized 80% lower? As soon as you do any work on it you've taken it to bare metal that will need to be re-anodized.

-Bill

 

[oneyeopn]

LMAO....your not supposed to know that

 

[EdNewman]

Interesting, since it is incomplete, it would not have a serial #. What would I have to do once it is completed?

 

[Gunslinger808]

Interesting, since it is incomplete, it would not have a serial #. What would I have to do once it is completed?

As long as you don't add the dreaded third hole, and build it for your personal use (no resale) nothing.
You do of course have to apply by all local and state laws, so if you live in a ban state, whatever they decided.
No hi caps, no evil extra features ect...

 

[oneyeopn]

shoot the fool out of it.

 

[NotObvious]

Taking an 80% rcvr and finishing it is not a weekend project unless you have ALL the right tools. This CANNOT be done on a drill press, no matter how good you think you are.

Your looking at LEAST having a decent end mill and the right tooling bits to finish this.

So, the lower looks $$$ attractive, you will need another $750 (for low end Grizzly) machines to get er dun.

 

[oneyeopn]

unless in your occupation you have access to a mill, but I do agree with you notobvious!! LMAO

 

[wirtman]

Hi guys, not trying to be contrary, but you actually CAN complete one of these with a drill press and a dremel as long as you have a good jig. It is not, however easy contrary to what youtube may make it seem like and it takes a while and can be extremely frustrating or even dangerous, but then again maybe I'm just not that talented

There are several sites online that have jigs. A mill makes things infinitely easier and the finished product looks a lot better, but it's not 100% necessary, there's actually a guy online that did one with a hand drill... google mujahadeen ar15 build I think. Anyhow, it's not for the faint of heart, and the total cost with jigs and bits and all will be alot more expensive than buying a complete lower unless you build a ton but all that being said building it that way made me feel pretty good about myself and was fun for the most part. One thing to be aware of is depending on where you get your 80% receiver you may have to tweak it to get the mil spec uppers and buffers tubes etc. to fit.

As far as the serialization goes, you are not required to put any markings at all, however it would probably be a good idea to at least put manufacture place and date and any number on there just in case to prevent questions at the range or en route. (there's a nice tutorial on self anodizing and etching by a guy named VADER SPADER on another forum. I really want to try this once I have time as mine is still blank aluminum.)

These are completely legal according to BATF as long as you abide by state and local laws, and don't intend to sell it. That being said I'm not a lawyer so check for yourself. Happy New Year by the way!

 

[Mustang5L5]

What's the logic behind selling an anodized 80% lower? As soon as you do any work on it you've taken it to bare metal that will need to be re-anodized.

-Bill

Not necessarily.

Not all AR 80% are the same. Some are more closer to 90% complete and just require machining out the fire control group pocket. You might see bare AL inside the AR, but outside is already compete. Some however required some other machining and tapping of the buffer tube threads. For those, getting it annodized beforehand might not make sense.

I ordered a couple 80% lowers from Colfax Tactical. I work at a job with access to a CNC mill, so this should be fun and easy.


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[BHarada]

Not necessarily.

Not all AR 80% are the same. Some are more closer to 90% complete and just require machining out the fire control group pocket. You might see bare AL inside the AR, but outside is already compete. Some however required some other machining and tapping of the buffer tube threads. For those, getting it annodized beforehand might not make sense.

I ordered a couple 80% lowers from Colfax Tactical. I work at a job with access to a CNC mill, so this should be fun and easy.


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But wouldn't you want to protect the inside of the lower by anodizing it as well? I've always thought that raw aluminum oxidizes really easily.

 

[oneyeopn]

you could use an aluminum primer and then cerakoat it.

 

[Mustang5L5]

But wouldn't you want to protect the inside of the lower by anodizing it as well? I've always thought that raw aluminum oxidizes really easily.

I'd think lubrication might do the job well, but worst case scenario you might see a thin patina form over the bare AL over time, but I don't think you'd see it corrode away.

You could always clear coat the area, or use other forms of covering other than anodizing. But with the way I clean and lubricate my AR, I'm not too worried.


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