What do you guys think of this?

[jsquared]

http://www.americanspiritarms.com/lower-receivers/asa-m4-ar-15-95-percent-lower-receiver/

This company is selling 95% complete lowers, which is nothing new (although I usually see 80% lowers), but they are charging $130 for them? Standard lower pricing is around a hundred bucks, so people are apparently buying these for a premium just so that they can fly under the ATF radar, or perhaps because they are not legally able to buy a firearm to begin with?

I just dont understand why else someone would spend MORE for a lower they have to machine out and finish, rather than just buying a complete lower.

Some people...

 

[Hayata]

And the question begs, if you machine out those areas, does that make you a manufacturer?

 

[clayborncrx]

Seems kind of stupid IMO with that price point. $60 and I would buy one, $150 (after shipping) not so much.

 

[timbgtm]

People don't know better.

 

[07JKX]

while you are at it... you may as well well drill holes for a FA control group

 

[AR556]

Once you machine this out, would it not need numbers? Seems like a huge pita to me.

 

[rasputin8]

"Individuals manufacturing sporting-type firearms for their own use need not hold Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs). However, we suggest that the manufacturer at least identify the firearm with a serial number as a safeguard in the event that the firearm is lost or stolen. Also, the firearm should be identified as required in 27 CFR 478.92 if it is sold or otherwise lawfully transferred in the future."

I've been interested in this since the advent of 3D printers. They haven't really gone prime time yet but once the technology gets better, my hope is that we will be able to produce polymer parts (lowers, etc) for personal use without having to go through an FFL.

People have tried with the current generation machines but the polymer isn't quite good enough yet for serious use.

And the question begs, if you machine out those areas, does that make you a manufacturer?

 

[Laxguy59]

No serial numbers needed since your not a licensed manufacture, but you wont be able to sell it. What else is left to do on it?

 

[jsquared]

No serial numbers needed since your not a licensed manufacture, but you wont be able to sell it. What else is left to do on it?

The fire control box and trigger slot, probably 2 hours with a drill press and a steady hand

 

[Jester7]

One of the stranger things I've seen.. who the hell would use this?