How to Serialize a P80 Pistol

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Feb 17th 2023

When you fabricate a P80 frame, you're legally creating a firearm under federal law. Building a firearm at home, for personal use, is perfectly legal to do, and you don't need a Federal Firearm License to do it. In some cases, you may need to serialize your homemade firearm -- especially if you live …

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 a Drop-in Trigger

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Feb 14th 2023

You've finished putting together your 80% lower or stripped AR lower. You sent some rounds downrange, and you're happy with the performance -- mostly. Maybe that stock trigger isn't as crisp as you'd like. A decent trigger can make a big difference in your ability to land tight shot groups. …

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.

80% Frame Compatibility Guide

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Nov 17th 2022

The GLOCK® and 1911 handguns are perhaps two of the most popular firearms in America. It's no surprise 80% frames have been made for custom builds. This guide compares frame blank compatibility with handgun models, calibers, and parts. All P80 Frames Are "Gen 3" The Polymer80 line of frame …

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.

80% Lower Compatibility Guide

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Nov 17th 2022

You're ready to become an at-home gunsmith and build an AR-15 from scratch. But which receiver blank should you buy? This guide compares available AR-type 80% lowers, which calibers they work with, and other specifications you'll need to know before building. New here? Read "What is An …

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 Build an AR-15: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Nov 10th 2022

If you're a first-time AR-15 builder, all the info found online can feel overwhelming. This simple guide introduces the basics to building your own. We'll gives you links to in-depth guides for each part of the AR, so you can become a master of the the rifle one step at a time. What is The 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.

How to Legally Convert an AR Pistol Into an SBR

Posted by 80-Lower.com on Oct 27th 2022

The ATF wants to ban pistol braces. The agency published a list of "criteria" for determining whether your AR-15 pistol, when equipped with a brace, will instead be considered an illegal short-barreled rifle. If you want to keep enjoying your AR pistol with any accessories you want, t …

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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