The P320 Grip & Size Guide

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Sep 3rd 2022

If you've read our P320 Build Guide, then you're probably wondering how to easily convert your newly built Sig Sauer pistol between its various sizes, barrel lengths, and calibers. That's accomplished by swapping the P320's fire control unit -- the part legally considered the firearm itself -- in …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

Reflex & Red Dot vs. Holographic Optics Explained

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Sep 1st 2022

Red dots, holographics, ACOGs, Aimpoints, what does it all mean?! Today, we're going to clear up the misconceptions and mysteries about red dot optics. Let's clear up what types of red dots there are. Then we'll compare how each type works, and its pros and cons. Lastly, we'll dispel some myths a …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

The AR9 Pistol Guide: How to Build a 9mm AR

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Sep 1st 2022

This is your ultimate AR9 pistol guide! We’re breaking down everything you need to know to build one yourself: What the AR9 pistol is, what separates it from an AR-15, parts compatibility, 9mm Parabellum's ballistics, buffer weight, barrel length, twist rate, and magazines. All data and re …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

The 300 Blackout AR-15 Build Guide

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Aug 31st 2022

300 Blackout is an impressive cartridge: It can be fired suppressed or un-suppressed, subsonic or supersonic, with no modification to the rifle or pistol that's firing it. But to make sure your 300 BLK-chambered AR can shoot both supers and subs with good accuracy and reliable cycling, you've got …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Install the AR-15 Lower Parts Kit

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Aug 25th 2022

Installing the lower parts kit in your AR-15's lower receiver should take less than two hours for first-time builders. This guide will illustrate how to perform each assembly and install step with pictures and written instructions. We strongly recommend finding the right tools before you get star …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

How to Duracoat Camouflage an AR-15

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Aug 3rd 2021

You bought or built a shiny new AR-15. Congratulations! But it looks just like every other AR out there. What do you do? You paint it. But how? Easy: We're going to show you how to use Duracoat - a popular gun coating that now comes in a rattle can - and some simple vinyl stencils to produce your …

DISCLAIMER: If you are new to the world of DIY gun building, you likely have a lot of questions and rightfully so. It’s an area that has a lot of questions that, without the correct answers, could have some serious implications. At 80-lower.com, we are by no means providing this content on our website to serve as legal advice or legal counsel. We encourage each and every builder to perform their own research around their respective State laws as well as educating themselves on the Federal laws. When performing your own research, please be sure that you are getting your information from a reliable source.

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