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Posted: 11/8/2016 7:23:16 AM EDT
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I can wholeheartedly recommend Veritas Machining here in SW MI.
Mine are very subtly, and legally, engraved on the bottom bevel of the magazine well. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 7:46:10 AM EDT
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To the location of the engraving,
The underside of the trigger guard is not the trigger guard itself but the receiver. Mine are engraved name on one side but f the trigger, location on the other side. (I may have read your question wrong but it sounded like you were going to engrave the removeable poly guard) |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 7:59:06 AM EDT
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You have to engrave:
1. Your name as it appears on the F1 2. The city & state where you make the firearm. This usually matches the F1, but doesn't have to. The engraving must be on the frame, receiver, barrel or pistol slide (if applicable). It must be conspicuously placed, so it can't be hidden anywhere. I'd say the four popular options are: 1. Near the trigger hole 2. Front of magwell 3. Side of magwell 4. Near trigger pins I highly recommend Tar Heel State Firearms. You can't beat the combination of price, quality and speed. You normally can only get two of those three things done. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 8:38:41 AM EDT
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Yeah, when I read "trigger guard" I assume that means guys are engraving the underside of their trigger guard. I'm not sure where else that would be then??
Thanks for the recommendations on the shops. I'll check both of them out. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 9:05:42 AM EDT
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I can wholeheartedly recommend Veritas Machining here in SW MI. Mine are very subtly, and legally, engraved on the bottom bevel of the magazine well. +1. Phil does an excellent job. All my stuff was engraved by him. Highly recommend. 
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Posted: 11/8/2016 9:06:26 AM EDT
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There are several lowers that have integral trigger guards, and engraving on that should be fine.
Another +1 for Veritas Machining for the engraving - great folks to deal with. Here is mine on the inside lip of the magwell... 
Take care, Bob S. |
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Posted: 11/8/2016 10:39:56 AM EDT
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Wow. That looks really nice. That may just be the route I'll go. Very nicely done, but nothing obtrusive.
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Posted: 11/8/2016 10:40:25 AM EDT
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Yeah, when I read "trigger guard" I assume that means guys are engraving the underside of their trigger guard. I'm not sure where else that would be then?? Thanks for the recommendations on the shops. I'll check both of them out. Not the trigger guard, unless it's integral to the lower. We're talking next to the hole. THSF can do it on a stripped lower, or a built lower. They usually even ask if you shoot right handed or left handed and engrave it on the opposite side where you finger doesn't rest on it (even though it doesn't really bother your finger). 
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Posted: 11/8/2016 12:14:11 PM EDT
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"Mayberry, OH"
"Mayberry Ohio" "Mayberry, Ohio" I like the top format best. |
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Posted: 11/12/2016 11:25:54 PM EDT
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Embrace it and don't try to hide it, it's a Form 1 SBR! Its easy to overthink, so just run with it IMHO. Glad I did mine above my right trigger pins. I had the font size matched with existing font on each of my receivers. I cerakoted all my SBRs, buy in retrospect I wouldn't have cared if my trust name popped out in bare aluminum. Mine was done by a very experienced engraver on a WWIII era pantograph. You won't notice it after you have it finished.
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Posted: 11/13/2016 12:49:16 AM EDT
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I can wholeheartedly recommend Veritas Machining here in SW MI. Mine are very subtly, and legally, engraved on the bottom bevel of the magazine well. This is who I use. but then he's 24 miles from m me. But his work is above board, and excellent customer service. Phil is good people and gives a NRA discount, plus he's an veteran. As is his wife. |
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Posted: 11/15/2016 1:14:17 PM EDT
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Thanks for the help and pictures guys. I will be going with Veritas Machining thanks to the positive feedback here. Now I just gotta decide if Im gonna get the magwell or the underside of the trigger guard engraved. Both look great! I've got plenty of time to decide though.
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Posted: 11/15/2016 4:16:07 PM EDT
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Thanks for the help and pictures guys. I will be going with Veritas Machining thanks to the positive feedback here. Now I just gotta decide if Im gonna get the magwell or the underside of the trigger guard engraved. Both look great! I've got plenty of time to decide though. You won't be disappointed. In regards to having plenty of time, I think there is some validity to having the receiver engraved before submitting paperwork. Just in case anything happens in engraving or shipping. |
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Posted: 11/15/2016 6:17:54 PM EDT
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You won't be disappointed. In regards to having plenty of time, I think there is some validity to having the receiver engraved before submitting paperwork. Just in case anything happens in engraving or shipping. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks for the help and pictures guys. I will be going with Veritas Machining thanks to the positive feedback here. Now I just gotta decide if Im gonna get the magwell or the underside of the trigger guard engraved. Both look great! I've got plenty of time to decide though. You won't be disappointed. In regards to having plenty of time, I think there is some validity to having the receiver engraved before submitting paperwork. Just in case anything happens in engraving or shipping. +1 on engraving before or during the paperwork being approved. |
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Posted: 11/15/2016 7:58:21 PM EDT
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So on my eForm 1 the PDF doesn't list my additional info. I know I typed it in there during the application process. Makes my engraving seem useless as its not listed on the form.
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Posted: 11/15/2016 8:31:50 PM EDT
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So on my eForm 1 the PDF doesn't list my additional info. I know I typed it in there during the application process. Makes my engraving seem useless as its not listed on the form. What's on the form doesn't matter in this case. The maker is required to engrave their name and the city, state where the firearm is made. (And the caliber if not already present). 4h is blank on all my Form 1s...but that didn't change any of the engraving requirements. |
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Posted: 11/16/2016 6:19:25 AM EDT
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What's on the form doesn't matter in this case. The maker is required to engrave their name and the city, state where the firearm is made. (And the caliber if not already present). 4h is blank on all my Form 1s...but that didn't change any of the engraving requirements. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So on my eForm 1 the PDF doesn't list my additional info. I know I typed it in there during the application process. Makes my engraving seem useless as its not listed on the form. What's on the form doesn't matter in this case. The maker is required to engrave their name and the city, state where the firearm is made. (And the caliber if not already present). 4h is blank on all my Form 1s...but that didn't change any of the engraving requirements. Interesting. One of my lowers is a Spikes Tactical that lists the caliber as "multi." As I only use 5.56mm, should this then be engraved as well along with the other information? |
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Posted: 11/16/2016 8:14:13 AM EDT
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Interesting. One of my lowers is a Spikes Tactical that lists the caliber as "multi." As I only use 5.56mm, should this then be engraved as well along with the other information? The firearm must have the caliber marked on the frame, receiver, barrel or pistol slide (if applicable). Most of the time the barrel will have the caliber. So, the only time you'd need to engrave it is if the barrel isn't marked and the lower either says "multi" or doesn't have a caliber. |
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Posted: 11/16/2016 7:11:27 PM EDT
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Ahh. I see. Well, sounds good then. When the time comes I'll just make sure whatever barrel setup I go with has the caliber marked on it.
Thanks! |
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Posted: 11/17/2016 10:10:59 AM EDT
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Ahh. I see. Well, sounds good then. When the time comes I'll just make sure whatever barrel setup I go with has the caliber marked on it. Thanks! On my SBR upper, the barrel IS marked, but you can't read it without removing the handguard. To make life simple, I had Veritas engrave the other side of the mag well... 
Take care, Bob S. |
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Posted: 11/17/2016 1:14:52 PM EDT
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That makes sense, and very well thought out.
Did you guys remove your trigger groups from your lowers? I can just envision tiny pieces of metal getting in there and wrecking my now very nice Giessele triggers! Haha |
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Posted: 11/17/2016 1:43:09 PM EDT
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I never did. THSF laser engraves all my stuff and never had an issue.
ETA: just as info...it doesn't have to be pretty. I had one build I didn't think completely through. Lower said "multi" and 16" barrel had markings. Then I filed the form, got lower engraved, and sent barrel to ADCO. When it was cut down to 12" I lost the barrel markings. Instead of going back to THSF, I simply got out the Dremel. Completely visible when assembled, but nobody will every notice it. You could also do the underside of the barrel(s) you'll use. 
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Posted: 11/17/2016 1:43:21 PM EDT
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That makes sense, and very well thought out. Did you guys remove your trigger groups from your lowers? I can just envision tiny pieces of metal getting in there and wrecking my now very nice Giessele triggers! Haha I've always sent completely stripped lowers, but I also have always sent in my lowers before I started any part of the build (and usually before I send in the Form 1). I'd give Phil @ Veritas a call or e-mail and see if it's necessary. Take care, Bob S. |
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Posted: 11/17/2016 4:45:46 PM EDT
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Perfect.
Thank you guys!! |
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Posted: 11/18/2016 5:04:40 PM EDT
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I can wholeheartedly recommend Veritas Machining here in SW MI. <<<<< Copy That!!!!!!
I've gotten three done by them and they are all in the flare of the magwell. There website is awesome too, just fill out there form send it in with your lower and they will send you a proof. Approve it they get it done and send it back to you. Highly recommended. |
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Posted: 11/18/2016 7:38:34 PM EDT
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There are several lowers that have integral trigger guards, and engraving on that should be fine. Another +1 for Veritas Machining for the engraving - great folks to deal with. Here is mine on the inside lip of the magwell... http://people.virginia.edu/~rjs7m/NFA/Veritas-AR-2.JPG Take care, Bob S. Looks awesome. I'm going to give them a call on Monday. 
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Posted: 11/19/2016 10:20:23 AM EDT
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Looks awesome. I'm going to give them a call on Monday. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There are several lowers that have integral trigger guards, and engraving on that should be fine. Another +1 for Veritas Machining for the engraving - great folks to deal with. Here is mine on the inside lip of the magwell... http://people.virginia.edu/~rjs7m/NFA/Veritas-AR-2.JPG Take care, Bob S. Looks awesome. I'm going to give them a call on Monday. I think you'll be happy - Phil & Stephanie are great people to work with. Have a good weekend, Bob S. |
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