horatio 515 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 while wandering around online last night, i saw a few webpages about 80% finished ar receivers, and they sparked my interest. i tried google and the local search engine but came up empty on reviews or info on making it. to be honest, if nothing else, i'd like to just give it a try to see if i can do it. i do alot of drilling, both precision and quantity, so i don't mind, and not being an FFL item, i'm not afraid to screw it up. so has anyone done one? also, is anyone aware of any build parties outside of california? I know the parts to finish it are nonexistant, but hey, like i said, i might just want to do it for the fun of it thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echoside190 127 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Colfax tactical offers them, not sure if any are in stock though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I watched this video on milling the reciever. Looks like a fairly easy but time consuming process with the jig and drill press. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have done a couple. Its such a huge pain in the ass, do yourself a favor and just buy a complete receiver. Tony 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
horatio 515 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) thanks for the info guys. i found alot of companies willing to sell them, and some that were even in stock, but i haven't found anyone (outside of tony now) who has actually done one. I've found them online for 60 bucks, already anodized. i'm aware cutting/milling will ruin that. tony- thank you for the response. i don't mind a PITA, to be honest, i might just undertake this project for the fun of it. these may not ever even become AR's, though recent internet reading suggests a AWB is losing steam, but back to the point. Did you enjoy the product, and was it a near factory quality? i'm aware i may have to "learn" on a few, but i've drilled alot of different stuff in weird situations. also, i'm thinking of calling around a bit. i can probably get a hold of a few guys who have CNC machines without a great degree of difficulty, and that would be kinda cool. sorry, edit. i do actually have a nice lower i bought ( still naked though) a while ago, so this isn't really about what i need to do, its more about what i can LEARN to do. thanks again Edited January 15, 2013 by fatty alcohol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wyldchyld 1 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Where did you find them for $60? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
admbleg 35 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Where for $60??? Post the link or PM me for the info. I have done a few I have done the Tactical Machining 80% and the Quentin Defense. Used the TM JIG for both.. have done the upright mil and the CNC version. Of course if your not in a Leftist State take Tony's advise buy a regular Lower and register it as a pistol. If your not in a state that allows that, then a 80% is the way to go. G/L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
horatio 515 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 sorry guys work has been busy- i'll try to find it this weekend and let you know- basically a google search on 80% lower receivers, and it was one of the top ten. i'll check and post by the end of the weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Back when lowers were $50 there was little point. Now, with lowers at $200-$250, doing a little work on an 80% lower makes alot more sense, financially. Not being on someones list somewhere, in these times, will appeal to some people as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Maybe once the buying frenzy cools down, they might be worthwhile. Currently, I see the 80% receivers going for $200 on GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaloDave 19 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) I have two 80% lowers on order from a group buy on Northeastshooters.com for green members @ $75 each. We also set up Build Parties so that everyone can get their lower finished. I would like to purchase a jig from them too but funds are tight right now. Malodave Edited January 28, 2013 by MaloDave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chubby 1 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I am looking into the AK (not 80% AR) receivers. Anyone made one of those? I see you can buy the stamped base, tape on a drill/mill pattern and it looks fairly easy and the AK looks a lot simpler. Any dope on dat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
horatio 515 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 not sure about the ak's. was thinking about doing one in a few years but its not really on the radar for me right now. you might have a bit more luck in the 762 section Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TapeWorm3 104 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Built many of both AR and AK receivers. FIrst the AR, it is not for anyone with a drill press. it is a royal PITA and I do mine on a mill. If you are not confident in machining or capable of scratch building a semi auto go buy one. The AK is even more diverse you need to be able to work sheet metal, weld and drill with accuracy they are more forgiving in tolerances and you can work on them with just a hammer but not for everyday home shop screwdriver spinner. If you have someone near you that has built before seek them out and learn from their mistakes, I would not recommend either without supervision. Edited February 27, 2013 by TapeWorm3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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