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ETV said:
Building another AR, this time an SBR in FDE color. Anyone currently building an SBR and waiting on NFA approval? Trying to determine lead times and what to expect. I've been told on average right now, 4 to 6 months. Some responses have said 1 year.
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I have built an AR pistol and found it to be impractical. I have applied for the SBR and will simply add the stock when I get through the process. I was told 3 to 6 months on the SBR. I am going to do a suppressor soon. I was told to expect 6 to 9 months on the suppressor.

Also, I was advised here and other places to do a gun trust if you're going to do a suppressor or SBR. I did mine through a local dealer. It cost me $100. It was easy.
 
#227
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InVOLuntary said:
Also, I was advised here and other places to do a gun trust if you're going to do a suppressor or SBR. I did mine through a local dealer. It cost me $100. It was easy.
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As of July 13th, ATF rule 41F takes away many of the advantages of a trust. Look into that before you pay for one.
 
#228
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txbo said:
As of July 13th, ATF rule 41F takes away many of the advantages of a trust. Look into that before you pay for one.
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It's already in place for me but I didn't know the new rules affected trust. I'll check into it.
 
#232
#232
As I've mentioned before I am contemplating a suppressor purchase and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with a 30 cal can so I can use it on a 300 black out build that I'm going to do soon and on any of my 556 guns. I've noticed the thread pattern on the 300BO is 5/8", same as the 308 whereas the 556 is 1/2". So that presents a problem. My question is: are there adapters for this?

Edit: Should have googled it first. I see they are available.
 
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#233
#233
InVOLuntary said:
As I've mentioned before I am contemplating a suppressor purchase and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with a 30 cal can so I can use it on a 300 black out build that I'm going to do soon and on any of my 556 guns. I've noticed the thread pattern on the 300BO is 5/8", same as the 308 whereas the 556 is 1/2". So that presents a problem. My question is: are there adapters for this?

Edit: Should have googled it first. I see they are available.
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I know you are planning your own build, but check out this sweet setup from Daniel Defense (sweet until you see the price tag): https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2016/7/20/daniel-defense-integrally-suppressed-rifle/
 
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#236
#236
UTVolinExile said:
A notification to whom? Who is entitled to know when I'm using my firearm? Are they also entitled to know when you are using your TV, microwave, power tools, etc? And on what basis are they entitled to know this? And we don't have Pre-crime yet in this country, so you don't get to argue that this is to prevent potential crimes. For the government to know what I'm doing in the privacy of my home, they have to have probable cause that a crime is being committed. Now your proposal is running afoul of the 4th and 5th amendments as well as the 2nd.

I think current federal law on firearms as written is in violation of the 2nd amendment. I think that the data undeniably shows that MORE firearms in the hands of law abiding citizens has reduced violent crime in this country by large margins. Therefore, I believe in order to prevent more people from using guns on people, or from using them on as many people, we need less restrictive federal and state firearm laws.

If you don't like that as a solution to crimes committed with guns, how about stricter enforcement of existing sentencing guidelines for gun-related crimes?
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It could be as simple as a notification to the facility storing your firearm. Much like checking into a "store & lock" facility. It doesn't have to be a police or government agency, just a facility that releases your gun with three days notice. This in my opinion could be a cooling period for those that would act on emotions in a violent crime. If someone still checked out the weapon and killed someone it would automatically be "premeditated" via the court system.
 
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UTVolinExile said:
The intended design of the product is not relevant to the comparison between cars and guns, in my opinion. Both can cause death. If the goal is to reduce unnecessary death, then without question automobiles are involved in far more preventable deaths in America than are firearms. It's not even close. So why is it all the rage to focus on firearms and ignore vehicles?

To be clear, I'm not suggesting we need additional regulation for cars OR firearms. Just pointing out the aptness of the analogy and the hypocrisy of gun control advocates who ignore the comparison.
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It is pretty sad that so many people are killed in this country with automobiles. I'd be all for any ways to reduce deaths from auto accidents. And there in lies what may be the difference between car deaths and auto deaths. Car deaths are typically "accidents", not intentional acts of violence with the intent to do harm. Sure the guy in France was an exception, and yes there are other exceptions.

It would be interesting to see how many deaths via cars and guns were "intentional" and how many were accidental.
 
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GoDucks349 said:
It could be as simple as a notification to the facility storing your firearm. Much like checking into a "store & lock" facility. It doesn't have to be a police or government agency, just a facility that releases your gun with three days notice. This in my opinion could be a cooling period for those that would act on emotions in a violent crime. If someone still checked out the weapon and killed someone it would automatically be "premeditated" via the court system.
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Question: Would the criminal who plans to break into someone's house and possibly do harm to a persons family, would he/she have a "cooling period?"

You cannot stop violent crime, you can only hope that you are prepared when/if the day comes.
 
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GoDucks349 said:
Who said I was protesting anything? I'm looking for people who have ideas on how to improve safety and reduce risk and help prevent violent use of fire arms and weapons in general.
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A great place to start would be to shift one's focus in the violence equation from inanimate objects to the animate ones. In fact, I firmly believe the focus on the inanimate has actually been a hindrance. I also believe the reason is that addressing objects is a whole hell of a lot easier politically than dealing with people.

And if you're really wanting to discuss the issue it's best taken to the politics forum. Even if it's not your intent you're rather gumming up a thread with a fairly specific purpose outside your topical interest. :hi:
 
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hndog609 said:
A great place to start would be to shift one's focus in the violence equation from inanimate objects to the animate ones. In fact, I firmly believe the focus on the inanimate has actually been a hindrance. I also believe the reason is that addressing objects is a whole hell of a lot easier politically than dealing with people.

And if you're really wanting to discuss the issue it's best taken to the politics forum. Even if it's not your intent you're rather gumming up a thread with a fairly specific purpose outside your topical interest. :hi:
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This ^^^^

It's a thread to discuss AR-15 projects and purchases, not debate gun control.

On another simi-related note. I've noticed a lot of vendors are backordered on a bunch of stuff. The lower priced upper and lower receivers are out there but you've got to look.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
This ^^^^

It's a thread to discuss AR-15 projects and purchases, not debate gun control.

On another simi-related note. I've noticed a lot of vendors are backordered on a bunch of stuff. The lower priced upper and lower receivers are out there but you've got to look.
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Election Year Gun Buying 101:

Rule #1: Don't
 
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DEFENDTHISHOUSE said:
Unless, of course, you have a particular itch that must be scratched. Lol
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A fool and his money are soon parted.

Buying a firearm during election season when the prices have risen (sometimes drastically) isn't a smart investment. I've just always been of the ind you should have started earlier or wait until after the election when people are ready to unload their newly acquired hardware for far less than they paid.
 
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Grand Vol said:
A fool and his money are soon parted.

Buying a firearm during election season when the prices have risen (sometimes drastically) isn't a smart investment. I've just always been of the ind you should have started earlier or wait until after the election when people are ready to unload their newly acquired hardware for far less than they paid.
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I've still found some anderson lowers for $50.
 
#246
#246
As promised, Here are 2 pictures of the (frontier tactical) Warlock system. I had ordered the complete set, that comes with a upper and 2 barrels .223/5.56 and a 7.62x39 The picture is with the 18 inch 7.62x39. (you can order other calibers as well)
When it 1st arrived I couldn't get it to fit my DPMS lower. That is what took so long. I ordered a new lower because I figured that lower was 10+ years old and it just wouldn't fit. (yes it's mil spec) Anyway, the new lower worked like a dream. It did take watching the 1st time installer video they put out for me to figure out exactly what it is you have to do to get it to lock on and unlock quickly.
I have not fired it yet but I plan to in the next few day. Let me know what ya think.
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#249
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Ok, for my next build I would like to do a 300 BO. I'm doing this because I would like to purchase a suppressor and from what I've read it is the best round to suppress. It's my understanding that the only change is the barrel. The mil-spec bcg for the 223/556 is the same. Even the mag's are the same (which can be dangerous if you're not paying attention. I will go with the standard 16" barrel as I don't want to pay another $200 for the tax. Another question I have is some say it's best to get the pistol length gas port in the barrel to help cycling suppressed round? Thoughts?
 
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