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Posted: 8/10/2022 12:09:57 PM EDT
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Quoted: Sadly my state no longer allows 80s. Politics aside, anyone know any FFLs that do/would offer finishing/milling of a 80% as a service? Would be great if they finish/mark in magwell or pistol grip. A generic "FFL" cannot do this - it requires a manufacturer FFL (Type 07), and the manufacturer would have to mark it with their information and serialize it like any other federally licensed manufacturer of firearms. |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 12:54:11 PM EDT
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Sell it and buy a stripped lower, unless you live in a commie state.
What OP suggests is like selling the horses and wondering why the cart won't move. ETA: Now I sees it. I suggest Ryder over Uhaul. Get to it. 
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Posted: 8/10/2022 1:34:31 PM EDT
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Appreciate the responses.
Understood on the 07 and the fact they have to serialize it. That's why I referenced the magwell and/or pistol grip area. To reiterate this is for cloning. This is pretty much the only route I can go to get something thats close to accurate. Would any Ole lower work, of course. But this again is for a clone rifle where the devil is in the details. Appreciate any constructive tips. Also a quick look at my handle will show that yes I am in a "commie" state. |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 1:35:22 PM EDT
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Seems like a state ban on 80% would be less enforceable than a lot of other laws which fly in the face of recent SCOTUS precedent.
Are you concerned about obtaining the 80% blank or with possessing the homemade AR that you build with it? |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 1:38:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Seems like a state ban on 80% would be less enforceable than a lot of other laws which fly in the face of recent SCOTUS precedent. Are you concerned about obtaining the 80% blank or with possessing the homemade AR that you build with it? Neither, the mfg of the clone correct 80% lower refuses to ship to my state period. Like I said politics aside, need a solution. Which currently would hopefully be mfg ship to thos 07 ffl for completion of the lower, then I get it transfered thru my local FFL. |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 1:54:46 PM EDT
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I don't think you're likely to find any 07 Manufacturer in NY state willing to play this game, but good luck.
Your best bet is to find someone willing to sell one of the differently-marked complete lowers, then have your period correct engravings added to it after the fact. See if you can find something like this - either new or used:  Alternatively, perhaps you could contact one of the retro custom smiths, like John Thomas, and see if he'll make you a period-correct lower marked like the one pictured above, or perhaps down the front of the magwell, or the receiver inside the trigger area, and transfer it to your NY FFL as a complete lower receiver? Such custom work is likely to cost you, a lot, though. |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 2:11:49 PM EDT
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Don't have to be just an 07 in NY.
If any 07 offer the milling, my FFL instate will accept the transfer. |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 2:14:09 PM EDT
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it will be cheaper / easier to just buy a finished lower
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Posted: 8/10/2022 2:40:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Neither, the mfg of the clone correct 80% lower refuses to ship to my state period. Like I said politics aside, need a solution. Which currently would hopefully be mfg ship to thos 07 ffl for completion of the lower, then I get it transfered thru my local FFL. That's problem #1 that I mentioned. You can't obtain the blank. Do you want to do it yourself? Will various site sponsors ship jigs and tooling to NY? Then the only problem is with the logistics of getting the 80% blank in your hands. If you don't want to do it yourself, then I can ask my local 07 if he finishes AR lowers, and how much he'd charge to finish a lower you have sent to him and send it to your receiving FFL. If price is agreeable, then you're just have to agree on markings. Or maybe an Arfcom 07 will do the job. |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 3:40:24 PM EDT
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Quoted: Got a clone build I'd like to use a 80% lower for. Sadly my state no longer allows 80s. Politics aside, anyone know any FFLs that do/would offer finishing/milling of a 80% as a service? Would be great if they finish/mark in magwell or pistol grip. Sent you an IM. Can help you out. |
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Posted: 8/10/2022 5:49:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/17/2022 1:02:24 AM EDT
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I've used LMG Firearms in Milford, OH
Milled out my C8A3 lower and marked under the trigger pocket. Came out great Still need to send it to HRW to do that sweet Colt Canada Grey anodizing |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 1:41:39 AM EDT
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So what changes for 80% lowers after 24 Aug?
What I read they just can't be sold with a jig. |
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Posted: 8/17/2022 2:12:50 AM EDT
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They will be considered a firearm and must be serialized & other BATF marking requirements, by a licensed manufacturer. So owning an 80% is not illegal, but selling one will be. Jig or no jig is irrelevant.
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Posted: 8/17/2022 3:20:38 PM EDT
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Why not purchase an anodized 80% and finish it? The lower on my wife’s AR….
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Posted: 8/18/2022 11:58:02 AM EDT
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The Ghost Gunner really does not like anodized 80% lowers. They are a PITA to complete and the FCG might end up a few thousandths off center.
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Posted: 8/20/2022 8:51:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They will be considered a firearm and must be serialized & other BATF marking requirements, by a licensed manufacturer. So owning an 80% is not illegal, but selling one will be. Jig or no jig is irrelevant. Few buddies been calling me asking how to buy a lower, told them months ago they need to stock up. |
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