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Posted: 4/14/2022 10:02:56 AM EDT
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You don’t have pistol lowers and rifle lowers and other lowers. You might have lowers with braces and lowers with stocks, and maybe stripped lowers, but that’s it.
 (unless you have some local/state law that classifies a lower)Zero difference in filing any of them for an SBR. If you have one that functions better than the rest, choose that one. Otherwise, pick which rollmark you prefer. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 10:14:00 AM EDT
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I should mention that if those lowers came off an actual 4473d "rifle", then they truly are "rifle" lowers and can't ever be made into pistols.
Technically, if you turned a lower into a "rifle" first it's a rifle and can't go pistol, but if you did that in the privacy of your own home no one is the wiser. If you have a true "pistol" lower (i.e. was sold as a handgun on a 4473) I would go with that one. That way you can legally go back and forth between SBR, Rifle, and Pistol configurations at your heart's content without any issues (other than state lines if you're keeping it an SBR as you cross). Otherwise just choose one..or all 4
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:11:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I should mention that if those lowers came off an actual 4473d "rifle", then they truly are "rifle" lowers and can't ever be made into pistols. Technically, if you turned a lower into a "rifle" first it's a rifle and can't go pistol, but if you did that in the privacy of your own home no one is the wiser. If you have a true "pistol" lower (i.e. was sold as a handgun on a 4473) I would go with that one. That way you can legally go back and forth between SBR, Rifle, and Pistol configurations at your heart's content without any issues (other than state lines if you're keeping it an SBR as you cross). Otherwise just choose one..or all 4 Pick a lower you plan to keep forever, or you are pissing away $200. I registered a Colt, Bushmaster, Ameetec, and probably a PWA. It doesn't matter what upper or stock you put on it after you get your stamp, as long as it can be converted back to your listed configuration. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:16:01 AM EDT
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My only SBR is an Anderson as its all I buy (I love the closed trigger guard version).
Just make sure it works well first. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:17:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This shit doesn't matter. OP mentioned he is getting a tax stamp. Pick a lower you plan to keep forever, or you are pissing away $200. I registered a Colt, Bushmaster, Ameetec, and probably a PWA. It doesn't matter what upper or stock you put on it after you get your stamp, as long as it can be converted back to your listed configuration. It does matter as a rifle-first lower can't be made into a pistol, just an SBR or rifle. If OP wanted to travel to a state that didn't allow loaded rifles in your vehicle, he'd not be able to legally have a loaded rifle-first firearm. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:33:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It does matter as a rifle-first lower can't be made into a pistol, just an SBR or rifle. If OP wanted to travel to a state that didn't allow loaded rifles in your vehicle, he'd not be able to legally have a loaded rifle-first firearm. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This shit doesn't matter. OP mentioned he is getting a tax stamp. Pick a lower you plan to keep forever, or you are pissing away $200. I registered a Colt, Bushmaster, Ameetec, and probably a PWA. It doesn't matter what upper or stock you put on it after you get your stamp, as long as it can be converted back to your listed configuration. It does matter as a rifle-first lower can't be made into a pistol, just an SBR or rifle. If OP wanted to travel to a state that didn't allow loaded rifles in your vehicle, he'd not be able to legally have a loaded rifle-first firearm. It also matters if he's moving to a state that isn't friendly toward NFA but is friendly toward AR pistols, he can't keep his "SBR configuration" (minus stock and VFG) after removing from the registry. He'd have to convert to something rifle length. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:34:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It does matter as a rifle-first lower can't be made into a pistol, just an SBR or rifle. If OP wanted to travel to a state that didn't allow loaded rifles in your vehicle, he'd not be able to legally have a loaded rifle-first firearm. @Marquar nailed it above. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:35:28 AM EDT
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Which lower works best with all your uppers? Is that also one you really enjoy and will keep the longest?
Financially, that makes the most sense. Get the most bang for your buck. Be sure to read up on restrictions about travel and whether you can have it loaded in the passenger area. Personally, I will never do any NFA items. I refuse to pay a tax or be subject to restrictions, as both are unconstitutional. I will stick with rifles and pistols and wear ear muffs. 
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Posted: 4/14/2022 12:39:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It does matter as a rifle-first lower can't be made into a pistol, just an SBR or rifle. If OP wanted to travel to a state that didn't allow loaded rifles in your vehicle, he'd not be able to legally have a loaded rifle-first firearm. He owns other pistol ARs, so just take one of those. My SBRs have never been changed to anything else, I just use a different gun for that. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 7:07:38 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies. Yes, the pistols were purchased as completed pistols and listed as handguns on the 4473. Leaning toward one of them to SBR. Sounds like I would have more options that way. Sent paperwork in last week for my first suppressor so I'm already on the ATF "list". This will just move me up the "list" a little farther.
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Posted: 4/14/2022 7:41:30 PM EDT
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As long as it's forged and to spec, doesn't matter.
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Posted: 4/14/2022 7:48:55 PM EDT
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Meh. I had a palmetto, spikes, and bushmaster to choose from.
I chose the spikes. They’re all set up nearly identically, I just figured I would never be able to sell the lower with a punisher or PSA logo on it |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:01:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for the replies. Yes, the pistols were purchased as completed pistols and listed as handguns on the 4473. Leaning toward one of them to SBR. Sounds like I would have more options that way. Sent paperwork in last week for my first suppressor so I'm already on the ATF "list". This will just move me up the "list" a little farther. Sounds good. From there I'd just choose the one that you'd want to keep most. Once you engrave it, it gets tough to get people to want it if you need to sell it, so consider it a permanent addition to your safe. |
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Posted: 4/14/2022 11:32:19 PM EDT
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If you are going to go down the path, its worth investing in a decent lower. Colt, LMT, Larue, KAC. It really is a lifetime commitment, as others have said.
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Posted: 4/15/2022 6:30:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As long as it's forged and to spec, doesn't matter. |
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Posted: 4/15/2022 7:37:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It does matter as a rifle-first lower can't be made into a pistol, just an SBR or rifle. If OP wanted to travel to a state that didn't allow loaded rifles in your vehicle, he'd not be able to legally have a loaded rifle-first firearm. Came to post this. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 5:31:33 PM EDT
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Got my stamp back today for my first SBR. Filed on 4/24 and got it back approved on 5/6. Went with my DD MK18. Thanks for all your input.
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