How to Build a California-Legal AR-15

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Jun 18th 2020

Living in California and owning firearms can be like getting a tooth pulled. It can be painful. The good news is that Novocain exists for teeth, and genius exists for owning guns in California. Hats off to the creators, lawyers, and manufacturers who go above and beyond to make owning common rifl …

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 80% Lower Jig Type is Best? Drill Press/Mill vs. Router

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Jun 10th 2020

Unlike most metal machining operations, cutting and drilling an 80% lower receiver doesn't require much experience or knowledge of tooling. Thanks to 80% jigs, most of the measuring is done for you. A jig automatically "indexes" or centers the receiver blank for drilling the required pin …

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 Disassemble and Clean The AR-15 BCG

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on May 19th 2020

The AR platform consists of various calibers and modified rifles and pistols. The 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, DPMS .308 and AR-10 all share the same bolt carrier group (BCG) design. This guide covers how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble your AR's bolt. Grab some cleaning equipment and tools, …

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.

AR9 Build & Ballistics Guide

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on May 13th 2020

The AR-15 platform is no longer reserved for the typical 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington cartridges. With new developments by major manufacturers like PSA and Anderson, the 9mm pistol-caliber carbine ("PCC") dubbed the AR9 has become a popular alternative to the typical black rifle. This blowback-op …

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 Install The AR-15 Lower Parts Kit

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on May 7th 2020

Finished cutting and drilling your 80% lower receiver? Or, bought a stripped lower? Then congratulations! You're the proud owner of an AR-15 (well, at least legally). It doesn't look like much yet, and that's because you still need to assemble the thing. We're going to show you how with …

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.

Instructions: How to Build an AR-15 Upper Assembly

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 6th 2020

This guide illustrates the tools required, torque specs, and the steps involved for properly installing your AR-15's new barrel. We're using a traditional 0.750" low-profile gas block for this install, though the install steps are generally the same if you're using an A2-style FSB. You'll need ab …

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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