ar-15 lower receiver - The Firearms Forum

zkovach · 10-04-2012, 08:13 PM

Hey guys i had my ATF appointment today which went well and i believe will be getting our 07 mfg license.

My Plan: have my logo and biz name stamped on the lower.

Question: What companies will make me a stripped lower reciever stamped with my logo and serial numbers???

Also anything else i need to know?

Thanks,
Zkovach

JLA · 10-04-2012, 08:15 PM

Congrats Z. Not many folks go where youre goin in the firearms biz. Best of luck to ya and let me know if i can do anything to help.

CampingJosh · 10-04-2012, 08:23 PM

Here's one company. I don't know anything about them beyond their website, but it's a start.
http://www.centralscrewproducts.com/...ower-receivers

zkovach · 10-04-2012, 08:27 PM

Yeah their local, I was actually looking for 1 other source, or other options

CampingJosh · 10-04-2012, 08:33 PM

Also, I gleaned this from another site. May prove a good starting point.

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There are currently FOUR manufacturers that produce the majority of lower receivers for the AR market. MMS, CMT, LMT and LAR receive orders from many licensed manufacturers who obtain an ATF variance to have them cut and logo receivers on their behalf. JVP and Superior Arms cut for a couple of different companies as well

Time to make some phone calls.

zkovach · 10-04-2012, 08:45 PM

Great thanks guys!!

zkovach · 10-04-2012, 08:51 PM

I'm really excited to get going! I'll check in with info when we get rockin!

Helix_FR · 10-04-2012, 09:10 PM

Contact Detroit Gun Works. They'll do it. Great lowers too and they mill their own. They have the same machine that mac uses to make iPad and iPhone shells.

Maine04657 · 10-04-2012, 09:56 PM

There are only about 6 big producers of lowers. Any of them will do this for you but all have min orders. If your getting a 07 why not just do them yourself?

zkovach · 10-04-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Maine04657

There are only about 6 big producers of lowers. Any of them will do this for you but all have min orders. If your getting a 07 why not just do them yourself?

We're just starting out and won't take a loan. Gonna start slow and build the company

Helix_FR · 10-04-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zkovach

We're just starting out and won't take a loan. Gonna start slow and build the company

Good luck my friend. Thats the same way I went about doing things. To be honest it suck at first bc the cash flow isn't there. All your revenue goes to equipment but as things move along its gets better and you don't have that giant loan and commitment always over your head.

Maine04657 · 10-04-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zkovach

We're just starting out and won't take a loan. Gonna start slow and build the company

O ok. There are plenty of places that will make them and mark them how you want.

cpttango30 · 10-05-2012, 09:05 AM

Dose this mean we are soon going to get a TFF logo ar lower? I will spend $100 on that.

zkovach · 10-05-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cpttango30

Dose this mean we are soon going to get a TFF logo ar lower? I will spend $100 on that.

There's no reason why I couldn't work that out. Is anyone else seriously interested?

JLA · 10-05-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

Good luck my friend. Thats the same way I went about doing things. To be honest it suck at first bc the cash flow isn't there. All your revenue goes to equipment but as things move along its gets better and you don't have that giant loan and commitment always over your head.

spot the hell on bro!

JLA · 10-05-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zkovach

There's no reason why I couldn't work that out. Is anyone else seriously interested?

count me in.

Helix_FR · 10-05-2012, 10:37 PM

That would be cool. Im tell'n ya call DGW they are happy to do it. The only thing they will place on it is a serial number then the rest is your design. You can't beat their volume pricing either.

zkovach · 10-06-2012, 07:17 PM

Yeah Ive met those guys that's who I'll probably use

JLA · 10-06-2012, 08:56 PM

Realistically Z. How many TFFers need to line up for a lower to make it happen? Im dead serious about buying one.

Bindernut · 10-06-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Realistically Z. How many TFFers need to line up for a lower to make it happen? Im dead serious about buying one.

I'd put in for a TFF marked lower too.
Even if the quantities don't show up for a custom TFF-marked run, keep us posted on what they're gonna sell for.

Good luck with your venture!
I still miss working for myself, running my repair shop, but I can't beat the paycheck and benefits working for someone else too.

JLA · 10-06-2012, 09:30 PM

Do like I do Binder.. BOTH.

zkovach · 10-07-2012, 07:21 AM

I'll talk to the guys there and get some pricing.I won't have my ffl for approx 3 weeks but I'll. CHeck regardless.

JLA · 10-07-2012, 08:54 AM

cool keep me posted. i have been contemplating another AR so this is perfect timing.

Bindernut · 10-07-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Do like I do Binder.. BOTH.

Ohh...I still do some repair work on my days off when I'm not helping out at the farm.
Other than the lack of money in the bank, I miss doing my own thing daily though. In particular I really miss doing service calls.

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Originally Posted by zkovach

I'll talk to the guys there and get some pricing.I won't have my ffl for approx 3 weeks but I'll. CHeck regardless.

Reading this thread just put me over the edge on deciding if I wanted to attempt my first build.

zkovach · 10-09-2012, 07:04 PM

I called and there very busy right now, I'm gonna set up an appointment with them hopefully for next week. I'll get some real answers for you.

10-04-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	ar-15 lower receiver Hey guys i had my ATF appointment today which went well and i believe will be getting our 07 mfg license. My Plan: have my logo and biz name stamped on the lower. Question: What companies will make me a stripped lower reciever stamped with my logo and serial numbers??? Also anything else i need to know? Thanks, Zkovach __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!! -->

10-04-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Congrats Z. Not many folks go where youre goin in the firearms biz. Best of luck to ya and let me know if i can do anything to help. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-04-2012, 08:23 PM	#3
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,789	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Here's one company. I don't know anything about them beyond their website, but it's a start. http://www.centralscrewproducts.com/...ower-receivers __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

10-04-2012, 08:27 PM	#4
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Yeah their local, I was actually looking for 1 other source, or other options __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

10-04-2012, 08:45 PM	#6
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Great thanks guys!! __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

10-04-2012, 08:51 PM	#7
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: ar-15 lower receiver I'm really excited to get going! I'll check in with info when we get rockin! __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

10-04-2012, 09:10 PM	#8
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Contact Detroit Gun Works. They'll do it. Great lowers too and they mill their own. They have the same machine that mac uses to make iPad and iPhone shells. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

10-04-2012, 09:56 PM	#9
Maine04657 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 329	Re: ar-15 lower receiver There are only about 6 big producers of lowers. Any of them will do this for you but all have min orders. If your getting a 07 why not just do them yourself?

10-05-2012, 09:05 AM	#13
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Dose this mean we are soon going to get a TFF logo ar lower? I will spend $100 on that.

10-05-2012, 10:37 PM	#17
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: ar-15 lower receiver That would be cool. Im tell'n ya call DGW they are happy to do it. The only thing they will place on it is a serial number then the rest is your design. You can't beat their volume pricing either. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

10-06-2012, 07:17 PM	#18
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Yeah Ive met those guys that's who I'll probably use __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

10-06-2012, 08:56 PM	#19
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Realistically Z. How many TFFers need to line up for a lower to make it happen? Im dead serious about buying one. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-06-2012, 09:30 PM	#21
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: ar-15 lower receiver Do like I do Binder.. BOTH. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-07-2012, 07:21 AM	#22
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: ar-15 lower receiver I'll talk to the guys there and get some pricing.I won't have my ffl for approx 3 weeks but I'll. CHeck regardless. __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

10-07-2012, 08:54 AM	#23
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: ar-15 lower receiver cool keep me posted. i have been contemplating another AR so this is perfect timing. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-09-2012, 07:04 PM	#25
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: ar-15 lower receiver I called and there very busy right now, I'm gonna set up an appointment with them hopefully for next week. I'll get some real answers for you. __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!