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New guy from michigan
1/24/2012 11:10:28 PM
i want to build an AR, guys... So do i have to have my local gunshop buy my parts for me? if so, what parts? just the stripped lower? and whats the best deal on a stripped lower? psa? im on a tight budget but i want somthing that will throw some hot led at the coyotes around here. and i wanna practice shooting long range also. but most importantly i need a project right now. thanks
1/23/2012 6:46:29 PM
Welcome to the site!
The lower receiver is the only part which has to go through a dealer, as it's the part which has the serial#, and as far as the ATF is concerned, is the actual firearm. All other parts are pretty much unregulated, and you can order them yourself and have them shipped directly to you.
Of course if you go this route of ordering it yourself, you'll need to check with your local gun dealer(s) to ask about their policies for transfers are, most will do it for you but some will charge an exorbitant fee to do so.
You might consider going to the MI hometown forum section at this site, as you'll get a lot more useful input from other members in this state about recommended stores in your area etc. If you're in SE MI, I'd suggest you check out Quest Arms in Port Huron, they specialize in AR stuff, and have have a lot of good deals on parts and accessories, and if you're not sure what you need or how to get it, they can get it for you.
The lower receiver is the only part which has to go through a dealer, as it's the part which has the serial#, and as far as the ATF is concerned, is the actual firearm. All other parts are pretty much unregulated, and you can order them yourself and have them shipped directly to you.
Of course if you go this route of ordering it yourself, you'll need to check with your local gun dealer(s) to ask about their policies for transfers are, most will do it for you but some will charge an exorbitant fee to do so.
You might consider going to the MI hometown forum section at this site, as you'll get a lot more useful input from other members in this state about recommended stores in your area etc. If you're in SE MI, I'd suggest you check out Quest Arms in Port Huron, they specialize in AR stuff, and have have a lot of good deals on parts and accessories, and if you're not sure what you need or how to get it, they can get it for you.
1/23/2012 8:37:31 PM
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
1/24/2012 1:07:03 AM
Originally Posted By Shovelhead_Jon:
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
ARFcom MI HTF:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_8/39_Michigan.html
1/24/2012 11:28:33 AM
Originally Posted By Shovelhead_Jon:
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
Williams charges $45 for a ffl transfer. That's what I have been told.
1/24/2012 2:06:56 PM
Buy a stripped lower at the Birch Run gun show, save FFL fees, pick out the one you like and take it home that day. The Lansing show is coming up Feb 11-13.
I like to inspect an item before I buy it. Local gun shops can't compete with online store prices.
I like to inspect an item before I buy it. Local gun shops can't compete with online store prices.
1/25/2012 7:39:35 AM
Found this while looking for their website for another thread. No experience with the uppers but the Mega lower I have is very nicely made..and they'll run you through assembling the whole thing.
http://www.notjustguns.com/
http://www.notjustguns.com/
1/25/2012 9:27:42 AM
Never bought from him but his around Linden
http://www.operationparts.com/
http://www.operationparts.com/
1/25/2012 3:26:13 PM
Also, I've gotten some killer deals on the MGO (Michigan Gun Owners) Marketplace web board. Made lot's of sales there too. Person to person can just be straight cash deal, no FFL.
1/25/2012 4:23:52 PM
Welcome to the site
1/25/2012 5:39:55 PM
Originally Posted By Shovelhead_Jon:
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
If you're just outside Flint, Williams Gunsight & Outfitters over in Davison, or Guns Galore down in Fenton have always served me well. Williams also has a decent range setup... both long gun and pistol. I've heard there's a place that's opened up since I moved from the area that has an indoor range, but I'm not sure what the name is, nor do I know if they are any good since I've never been there (though I'm sure there are other ARFCOMers who know the shop I'm referring to and know more about it).
1/25/2012 6:26:30 PM
You haz a shovelhead?
1/26/2012 8:45:37 PM
Originally Posted By Shovelhead_Jon:
i want to build an AR, guys... So do i have to have my local gunshop buy my parts for me? if so, what parts? just the stripped lower? and whats the best deal on a stripped lower? psa? im on a tight budget but i want somthing that will throw some hot led at the coyotes around here. and i wanna practice shooting long range also. but most importantly i need a project right now. thanks
i want to build an AR, guys... So do i have to have my local gunshop buy my parts for me? if so, what parts? just the stripped lower? and whats the best deal on a stripped lower? psa? im on a tight budget but i want somthing that will throw some hot led at the coyotes around here. and i wanna practice shooting long range also. but most importantly i need a project right now. thanks
AIM (board sponsor) in Ohio has lowers starting at $60 through $100. LINK AIM are good people
As for FFL transfer, don't pay much past $20-$25
Try this list of FFL dealers: FFLs
Only the lower is controlled. Everything else is up to you. Del-Ton (board sponsor) sells rifle kits for pretty cheap. You can order a full parts kit, just the complete upper, or all the parts separately straight to your door.
1/26/2012 11:25:23 PM
Here's another source for finding FFL's Linky
1/27/2012 1:31:10 AM
Originally Posted By Tall_Moose_13:
If you're just outside Flint, Williams Gunsight & Outfitters over in Davison, or Guns Galore down in Fenton have always served me well. Williams also has a decent range setup... both long gun and pistol. I've heard there's a place that's opened up since I moved from the area that has an indoor range, but I'm not sure what the name is, nor do I know if they are any good since I've never been there (though I'm sure there are other ARFCOMers who know the shop I'm referring to and know more about it).
Originally Posted By Shovelhead_Jon:
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
Thanx alot.... Yea port Huron isn't that far away... I'm just outside of flint... I'm gonna try to figure out how to navigate to the Michigan spot on the forum and also check that place out in po ho
If you're just outside Flint, Williams Gunsight & Outfitters over in Davison, or Guns Galore down in Fenton have always served me well. Williams also has a decent range setup... both long gun and pistol. I've heard there's a place that's opened up since I moved from the area that has an indoor range, but I'm not sure what the name is, nor do I know if they are any good since I've never been there (though I'm sure there are other ARFCOMers who know the shop I'm referring to and know more about it).
I think the one you are talking about is in burton, advanced range or something or other. I've been there twice and it's ok. Personally I stick to Williams for shooting. Nice range masters and fairly mellow environment. Everyone is pretty nice.
1/27/2012 8:54:59 PM
The Range in Burton is called Advanced Indoor Ranges. I will never go back there again.
As far as a lower, there's always Bullocks in Flint off of Ritchfield Rd. The main guy there lacks a personality, but they do great business. I have purchased from them a few times and was very satisfied. Whatever you do, Stay the hell away from the Gun Barn in Otisville. If you don't know exactly what something is worth, you will walk out of there with a firearm and having been raped. I have a buddy that went there twice before I got a chance to warn him. He was anally violated both times. I actually went up there and had to laugh at some of their outrageous prices. Just my experiences though, take it for what it's worth to ya.
Welcome to the site BTW.
As far as a lower, there's always Bullocks in Flint off of Ritchfield Rd. The main guy there lacks a personality, but they do great business. I have purchased from them a few times and was very satisfied. Whatever you do, Stay the hell away from the Gun Barn in Otisville. If you don't know exactly what something is worth, you will walk out of there with a firearm and having been raped. I have a buddy that went there twice before I got a chance to warn him. He was anally violated both times. I actually went up there and had to laugh at some of their outrageous prices. Just my experiences though, take it for what it's worth to ya.
Welcome to the site BTW.
1/28/2012 12:29:57 AM
Originally Posted By arcticwarrior:
The Range in Burton is called Advanced Indoor Ranges. I will never go back there again.
As far as a lower, there's always Bullocks in Flint off of Ritchfield Rd. The main guy there lacks a personality, but they do great business. I have purchased from them a few times and was very satisfied. Whatever you do, Stay the hell away from the Gun Barn in Otisville. If you don't know exactly what something is worth, you will walk out of there with a firearm and having been raped. I have a buddy that went there twice before I got a chance to warn him. He was anally violated both times. I actually went up there and had to laugh at some of their outrageous prices. Just my experiences though, take it for what it's worth to ya.
Welcome to the site BTW.
The Range in Burton is called Advanced Indoor Ranges. I will never go back there again.
As far as a lower, there's always Bullocks in Flint off of Ritchfield Rd. The main guy there lacks a personality, but they do great business. I have purchased from them a few times and was very satisfied. Whatever you do, Stay the hell away from the Gun Barn in Otisville. If you don't know exactly what something is worth, you will walk out of there with a firearm and having been raped. I have a buddy that went there twice before I got a chance to warn him. He was anally violated both times. I actually went up there and had to laugh at some of their outrageous prices. Just my experiences though, take it for what it's worth to ya.
Welcome to the site BTW.
I like bullocks. Never bought a gun but I love drooling over some of the safes.
1/28/2012 12:34:25 AM
Originally Posted By arcticwarrior:
Whatever you do, Stay the hell away from the Gun Barn in Otisville. If you don't know exactly what something is worth, you will walk out of there with a firearm and having been raped. I have a buddy that went there twice before I got a chance to warn him. He was anally violated both times. I actually went up there and had to laugh at some of their outrageous prices. Just my experiences though, take it for what it's worth to ya.
Welcome to the site BTW.
Whatever you do, Stay the hell away from the Gun Barn in Otisville. If you don't know exactly what something is worth, you will walk out of there with a firearm and having been raped. I have a buddy that went there twice before I got a chance to warn him. He was anally violated both times. I actually went up there and had to laugh at some of their outrageous prices. Just my experiences though, take it for what it's worth to ya.
Welcome to the site BTW.
Please do elaborate, I would be interested in knowing what he bought there and how much he got ripped off for, and some of the prices you saw when you went there to see their prices for yourself.
Hell, it might be worth posting in this thread:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1268650_tales___funnies_from_the_gun_counter___lets_hear_them_.html
1/28/2012 8:19:27 PM
Hes good to go. Also a dealer on this site.
Originally Posted By cybersniper:
Never bought from him but his around Linden
http://www.operationparts.com/
Never bought from him but his around Linden
http://www.operationparts.com/
1/28/2012 10:39:47 PM
I've never been to Bullocks before but I will be checking them out soon.
1/29/2012 6:34:18 PM
If your looking for a cheap transfer I use Hot Shotz on Saginaw in Flint. He does transfers out of On Target Tax & Book Keeping. I've used him for the last 5 or 6 orders. He only charges one transfer fee whether its 1 or 5 lowers.
1/31/2012 11:39:48 PM
Originally Posted By harleyrkc:
If your looking for a cheap transfer I use Hot Shotz on Saginaw in Flint. He does transfers out of On Target Tax & Book Keeping. I've used him for the last 5 or 6 orders. He only charges one transfer fee whether its 1 or 5 lowers.
If your looking for a cheap transfer I use Hot Shotz on Saginaw in Flint. He does transfers out of On Target Tax & Book Keeping. I've used him for the last 5 or 6 orders. He only charges one transfer fee whether its 1 or 5 lowers.
Where at on Saginaw?
