Posted: 7/9/2024 2:50:50 AM EDT
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Hello, I'm finally getting into the NFA game and need several lowers engraved. Who is the current go to for NFA engraving. I live in anchorage but can drive out to the valley if needed. Thank you |
Scorpionmain: I came into this world screaming and covered in someone else’s blood. I would have no problem with going out the same way.
| Northern Knives does a great job at NFA engraving. I have several done by them on AR's, an MP5, and an AK. I'm pretty sure they also did my short barrel shotgun. Turn around for me has usually been about a week, I imagine with tourist season it might be a little longer (their focus is on knives) but still quicker than shipping to the lower 48. I've recommended them to friends who were also pleased. Plus, they're genuinely good people. |
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If you can’t find anyone else in the valley this guy in Fairbanks is great. Last ones I did was “come back in an hour”. Want to say he offered a pretty steep discount on multiples. Also want to say you can ship them to him. Attached File * it has been a few years since I used him |
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Originally Posted By MrRecon: Northern Knives does a great job at NFA engraving. I have several done by them on AR's, an MP5, and an AK. I'm pretty sure they also did my short barrel shotgun. Turn around for me has usually been about a week, I imagine with tourist season it might be a little longer (their focus is on knives) but still quicker than shipping to the lower 48. I've recommended them to friends who were also pleased. Plus, they're genuinely good people. Is this the one in anchorage? I’ve been in there several times and didn’t realize they held an FFL. Am I wrong that an FFL is required for engraving firearms? |
Scorpionmain: I came into this world screaming and covered in someone else’s blood. I would have no problem with going out the same way.
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Originally Posted By Rosta97: If you can’t find anyone else in the valley this guy in Fairbanks is great. Last ones I did was “come back in an hour”. Want to say he offered a pretty steep discount on multiples. Also want to say you can ship them to him. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231690/IMG_4766_png-3261831.JPG * it has been a few years since I used him I have used Shawn several times He is top notch, does great work with matching customer service, and is an all around good dude |
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Originally Posted By AKFF: Is this the one in anchorage? I’ve been in there several times and didn’t realize they held an FFL. Am I wrong that an FFL is required for engraving firearms? From my understanding it is Many places that do engraving don't seem to know or care though |
Originally Posted By bigbore:
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.
The price for having a dog in your life isn't counted in vet bills and food, its a one time fee paid in tears. Worth every drop.
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Originally Posted By AKFF: Is this the one in anchorage? I’ve been in there several times and didn’t realize they held an FFL. Am I wrong that an FFL is required for engraving firearms? My understanding is if you stay with the piece being engraved, no FFL is needed, but in today's world, I wouldn't trust that. |
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Originally Posted By AKFF: Is this the one in anchorage? I’ve been in there several times and didn’t realize they held an FFL. Am I wrong that an FFL is required for engraving firearms? I don't know if an FFL is required to engrave firearms but regardless, they do have an FFL. |
Montanan and Alaskan
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Originally Posted By FB41: My understanding is if you stay with the piece being engraved, no FFL is needed, but in today's world, I wouldn't trust that. If they take money for the service then they are in the business. ATF says if you are in the business you need a license. https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/license-needed-engage-business-engraving-customizing-refinishing-or-repairing-firearms Staying with it just means it doesn't need to go in their bound book. |
| I went to northern knives and they did good work. Had numerous done and it was a week. They said they typically do a run of all they have once a week. So it may be shorter than a week but not longer. |
Scorpionmain: I came into this world screaming and covered in someone else’s blood. I would have no problem with going out the same way.
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Im not sure exactly what I can say here without being a sponsor. You can delete my comment if you have to. I am still offering laser engraving. Done while you wait. If outside of the area i have an FFL/SOT so you can mail it and i normally have it back out that day or the next depending what time the mail comes. Any kind of metal (steel/aluminum/titanium) is fine. Some plastics are iffy. |