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Why You Should Build an AR Pistol from Your Next 80% Lower

Why You Should Build an AR Pistol from Your Next 80% Lower

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Aug 9th 2018

Building a firearm can often be described like eating a potato chip. Namely, you can't have just one. Once you feel the craftsmanship and power of building your own weapon you will want to do it again. The question then really becomes not whether to build again but what to build next. If you don't h …

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 GunBuilders.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.

Cerakote vs Anodize: Making the Best Decision for Your AR Lower

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 16th 2018

If you're like many AR builders who used a raw (unfinished) 80% lower, then coating that bad boy is the last critical step in your AR build project! Like every other builder, you're trying to weigh the pros and cons of Cerakote and good ole' anodized finishes. By the end of this post, we think yo …

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 GunBuilders.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.

What the Hell is an AR-15 Pistol Anyway?

What the Hell is an AR-15 Pistol Anyway?

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 16th 2018

The AR-15 pistol is essentially handgun built using AR-15 rifle parts (like these AR pistol kits). An AR pistol uses the same upper and lower receiver, lower parts kit, buffer system, and bolt carrier group as a black rifle. So what's the difference? AR-15 pistols are often much smaller than standar …

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 GunBuilders.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 Build a Short Barreled Rifle

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 16th 2018

Strict legal requirements make owning an SBR a pain in the ass, so we decided to make it a little easier. Below is a guide that'll help you figure out how to legally build a short-barreled rifle at home. We're using an 80 percent lower/stripped AR-15 lower receiver for this guide. This approach i …

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 GunBuilders.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.

Cast vs. Billet 6061-T6 vs. Forged 7075-T6

Cast vs. Billet 6061-T6 vs. Forged 7075-T6

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 16th 2018

While researching what parts to purchase for your custom AR-15 build, you're no doubt going to find references to '6061 vs 7075 aluminum.' Aluminum has always been popular in the world of AR-15 parts. Due to its ease of fabrication, strength and corrosion resistance, most AR parts are machined …

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 GunBuilders.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.

Completing an AR-15 Lower Receiver: Parts Checklist [Infographic]

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 16th 2018

With the amount of content online that outlines everything you need and need to know about completing your AR15 lower receiver, we thought it was time to get visual! Our handy "Completing an AR15 Lower Receiver: Parts Checklist" infographic that lays out all the parts required to finish your lower …

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 GunBuilders.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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