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11/11/2012 10:38:55 AM EDT
Hey guys

I searched around and informed my self a bit but I'm still sketchy on how this all works.

I was going to have an AR pistol made for me but since then I decided to buy a lower and build it my self. However reading on here has confused me

Can I jutst buy a new lower and then buy the upper and other parts and build it my self? Do I have to register anything?

Not a new gun owner but completely new to AR pistols.

Please note I do want to make it a legal SBR later on in life.

Thanks guys
11/11/2012 11:12:19 AM EDT
[#1]
As long as you purchased a stripped lower that was not a rifle previously, you can make it into a pistol.  Most will say that if you intend to make it a SBR in the future, make sure that you do not buy the stock and have it around until you received your SBR paperwork as it may be interpreted as "intent to manufacture."
11/11/2012 12:10:06 PM EDT
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Quoted:
As long as you purchased a stripped lower that was not a rifle previously, you can make it into a pistol.  Most will say that if you intend to make it a SBR in the future, make sure that you do not buy the stock and have it around until you received your SBR paperwork as it may be interpreted as "intent to manufacture."


Understood about the stock.

So all I have to do is call my guy order my new just made lower and get to work on my build?

Put in my paper work for SBR

Then buy my stock :)


Ok now you guys can help me avoid making errors

What online stores do you suggest to visit for my pistol parts?

I would like to build this in .45acp

Thanks!
11/11/2012 9:05:47 PM EDT
[#3]
You just need a stripped lower, and make sure it is transferred to you as receiver or frame. As far as the stock goes send in you SBR paperwork, wait for it to come back (6-8 months normally) with the tax stamp, then purchase the stock.
11/12/2012 5:13:40 AM EDT
[#4]
Thanks guys!

It seems its almost impossible to locate .45 parts for an AR pistol especially the mags!
11/12/2012 5:18:22 AM EDT
[#5]
AR45s aren't all that common.  CNC Guns makes a lower that accepts grease gun mags.  Ron Williams makes DI uppers.  He also converts grease gun mags to work in standard lowers.  Oly has their version as well.  Basically, if you want a .45 AR pistol, it's going to be custom.
11/12/2012 6:00:55 AM EDT
[#6]



Quoted:


You just need a stripped lower, and make sure it is transferred to you as receiver or frame. As far as the stock goes send in you SBR paperwork, wait for it to come back (6-8 months normally) with the tax stamp, then purchase the stock.
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When your FFL completes your 4473 it should say "other" where they would normally write rifle, pistol or shotgun.

 
Until its assembled as pistol or rifle it is neither.
11/12/2012 8:29:53 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:

Quoted:
You just need a stripped lower, and make sure it is transferred to you as receiver or frame. As far as the stock goes send in you SBR paperwork, wait for it to come back (6-8 months normally) with the tax stamp, then purchase the stock.
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When your FFL completes your 4473 it should say "other" where they would normally write rifle, pistol or shotgun.    
Until its assembled as pistol or rifle it is neither.


I think a stripped receiver needs to be marked "receiver." Acceptable answers for question 29 are: pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, frame, receiver and other. "Other" is reserved for  NFA firearms and oddities such as pistol grip-only shotguns.
11/12/2012 2:36:55 PM EDT
[#8]
Seems like a .45 might be way to much trouble for what it's worth


Once I build the pistol there is nothing I need to do in regards to fed paper work right?
Only when I decide to put in for SBR right?
11/12/2012 3:59:03 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
I think a stripped receiver needs to be marked "receiver." Acceptable answers for question 29 are: pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, frame, receiver and other. "Other" is reserved for  NFA firearms and oddities such as pistol grip-only shotguns.[/div]

Question 18 is the one everyone is referring to, not 29.  The only options are long gun, handgun, and other.
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