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Posted: 5/28/2017 10:38:43 AM EDT

OK, I currently have a Spikes 10.5" upper on a SBR Bushmaster lower that I am going a different direction with (shorter barreled upper) and want to get a stripped lower for the 10.5 upper. I am also going to install a Shockwave blade on the lower. What am I asking for when I go to my LGS to order the lower?

Posted: 5/28/2017 10:44:27 AM EDT

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A stripped lower?

Posted: 5/28/2017 11:06:03 AM EDT

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Buy a spikes and have it shipped to your local gun store or anyone else who has low fees in your area for transfer.

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Spike's

Posted: 5/28/2017 11:23:55 AM EDT

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FPNI.

Posted: 5/28/2017 11:25:48 AM EDT

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A receiver is a receiver. There's no distinction between a pistol lower and a rifle lower.

Posted: 5/28/2017 11:55:33 AM EDT

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Anderson has some actually marked pistol,,, thought about grabbing a couple.

Posted: 5/28/2017 1:29:13 PM EDT

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Anderson lower $29.99

Posted: 5/28/2017 3:37:59 PM EDT

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Cabelas carries Anderson lowers now - $53.55 OTD - sold as "other"

Jeff

Posted: 5/28/2017 3:56:02 PM EDT

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get a noveske for 300.00

Posted: 5/28/2017 5:23:01 PM EDT

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So I can just pick up a AR15 lower at my LGS and slap the 10.5 and Shockwave blade on it then without getting perp walked? Seriously I'm asking to stay legal. I know there are different rules for making a pistol as apposed to a SBR. The confusion and ass hattery abounds these days.

Posted: 5/28/2017 5:24:36 PM EDT

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Buy a spikes and have it shipped to your local gun store or anyone else who has low fees in your area for transfer.

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Spike's

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My LGS has tons in stock already.

Posted: 5/28/2017 5:25:34 PM EDT

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get a noveske for 300.00

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Umm, no. Counter to what I want to do. Budget is key here.

Posted: 5/28/2017 5:36:48 PM EDT

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if budget is key, get anderson lowers

Posted: 5/28/2017 5:56:28 PM EDT

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Cabelas has these, although they are like $59 instead of the online price, but there is no additional FFL fee or transfer to worry about. If they aren't in stock at your store you can have it shipped there for free by ordering online.

Posted: 5/28/2017 6:26:09 PM EDT

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So I can just pick up a AR15 lower at my LGS and slap the 10.5 and Shockwave blade on it then without getting perp walked? Seriously I'm asking to stay legal. I know there are different rules for making a pistol as apposed to a SBR. The confusion and ass hattery abounds these days.

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Yes. Any receiver that was not originally configured as a rifle may be configured as a pistol, simple as that.

- OS

Posted: 5/28/2017 6:40:07 PM EDT

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Anderson lower $29.99

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Posted: 5/28/2017 6:42:26 PM EDT

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Yes. Any receiver that was not originally configured as a rifle may be configured as a pistol, simple as that.

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So I can just pick up a AR15 lower at my LGS and slap the 10.5 and Shockwave blade on it then without getting perp walked? Seriously I'm asking to stay legal. I know there are different rules for making a pistol as apposed to a SBR. The confusion and ass hattery abounds these days.

Yes. Any receiver that was not originally configured as a rifle may be configured as a pistol, simple as that.

- OS

virgin lower can become pistol or rifle. doesn't matter what the 4473 says "other, long gun, pistol" DOES NOT MATTER. virgin lower is virgin lower is virgin lower

pistol can become rifle then pistol then rifle whatever.

rifle CANNOT become pistol.

that's the only stupid law shit you have to worry about and it's retarded and practically unenforceable anyways

Posted: 5/28/2017 6:54:01 PM EDT

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virgin lower can become pistol or rifle. doesn't matter what the 4473 says "other, long gun, pistol" DOES NOT MATTER. virgin lower is virgin lower is virgin lower

pistol can become rifle then pistol then rifle whatever.

rifle CANNOT become pistol.

that's the only stupid law shit you have to worry about and it's retarded and practically unenforceable anyways

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Many thanks guys. This was the info I needed.

As to Anderson lowers, they do indeed look good. I think my LGS has them as well as Spikes and a few other makes. Being a holiday weekend, I could not call them since they are closed till Tuesday. I will post pics when this is done.

Thanks again.

Posted: 5/29/2017 12:29:50 AM EDT

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So I can just pick up a AR15 lower at my LGS and slap the 10.5 and Shockwave blade on it then without getting perp walked? Seriously I'm asking to stay legal. I know there are different rules for making a pistol as apposed to a SBR. The confusion and ass hattery abounds these days.

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Yes. A receiver is a receiver. As far as the ATF is concerned, there is no such thing as a pistol receiver or a rifle receiver. I don't know why some manufacturers offer lowers stamped "pistol." Maybe its a state law thing somewhere. You can build a rifle on a receiver marked "pistol." You can build a pistol on any virgin receiver.

Posted: 5/29/2017 2:36:58 AM EDT

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I ordered 2 of these... Anderson pistol marked

Posted: 5/29/2017 2:33:49 PM EDT

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When you fill out your paperwork ask the gun shop about checking off the box I think its marked other. You won't have to worry about things. Any lower receiver will work. I wouldn't buy one marked pistol.

Posted: 5/29/2017 2:36:29 PM EDT

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When you fill out your paperwork ask the gun shop about checking off the box I think its marked other. . . .

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You shouldn't have to ask. "Other" is the ONLY proper way to log a receiver.

Posted: 5/29/2017 3:22:34 PM EDT

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... I don't know why some manufacturers offer lowers stamped "pistol." Maybe its a state law thing somewhere.....

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Nope, not now or ever in any state. Purely a "feel good" thang on part of the buyers that some makers tapped into.

- OS

Posted: 5/30/2017 12:17:07 PM EDT

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Picked up one Spikes Crusader lower and a Anderson lower at my LGS this morning.

Posted: 5/30/2017 9:39:29 PM EDT

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My LGS has tons in stock already.

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Buy a spikes and have it shipped to your local gun store or anyone else who has low fees in your area for transfer.

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Spike's

My LGS has tons in stock already.

Then you're done. A lower is not a rifle until it is turned into one. It is perfectly legal to make it into a pistol first and then you can convert it back and forth whenever you feel like it. As long as it was a pistol first.

Good choice on the Crusader. I have one and it's my favorite.

Posted: 5/30/2017 10:46:43 PM EDT

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Then you're done. A lower is not a rifle until it is turned into one. It is perfectly legal to make it into a pistol first and then you can convert it back and forth whenever you feel like it. As long as it was a pistol first.

Good choice on the Crusader. I have one and it's my favorite.

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I am digging the integrated trigger guard. Very high quality and looks great. I didn't want the Spikes logo or Punisher logo. Too played out IMHO. The crusader shield is nice as well as the fire control wording. I'm calling this my Crusader Pistol. I'm off tomorrow to get a LPK and then order the Shockwave blade kit.

Posted: 5/31/2017 11:44:40 PM EDT

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Got a Anderson LPK for $40. Almost there!

Posted: 6/3/2017 9:29:52 PM EDT

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Well she is done! thanks for the info guys.

Posted: 6/4/2017 4:26:02 AM EDT

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Nice! I have that lower. Mines a rifle though. Enjoy your build.

Posted: 6/4/2017 8:17:16 AM EDT

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I really like it. The Shockwave blade is excellent. The dimples in the tube make it rock solid. I have a MI sling attachment to slip on but I got to find it in by parts bin. I may pick up a KAC carbine rail and a BUIS for it soon.

Really need a can now.

Posted: 6/9/2017 11:38:35 AM EDT

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Have you shot it? What upper is that?

Posted: 6/9/2017 8:12:17 PM EDT

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Well she is done! thanks for the info guys.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/Daffy05/IMG_1230_zps9wcecvnc.jpg

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How do you like that upper? I am considering one but cant decide on an upper with a front sight base or one that needs front and rear buis

Posted: 7/12/2017 4:22:33 PM EDT

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How do you like that upper? I am considering one but cant decide on an upper with a front sight base or one that needs front and rear buis

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Sorry for the late response.

I do indeed like mine. Reminds me of the NAVY EOD 10.5" guns I have seen.

Here are the latest pics of her. Added a Troy rail I had laying around. Alo added KNS anti walk pin kit, BUIS, GG&G sling thing and a Aimpoint Pro.