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

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.

The PMag Torture Test! Can We Break One?

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 16th 2018

Is the Magpul PMag the best AR 15 magazine on the market? Plenty of people are likely willing to say it is, or it's at least in the top three. Derivatives of the PMag are used around the world. The Navy SEALs who killed Osama Bin Laden were rocking PMags in their Hk416s when they took him down. Our …

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.

Our 5 Favorite 80 Lower Receiver Finishes

Posted by Gun Builders Depot on Apr 16th 2018

The popularity of AR 15 rifles has made finishing them a major industry. Finishing an AR 15 lower can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. After you finish your 80 lower receiver you may decide you want a unique finish. Luckily you have options.Kameleon KamoKameleon Kamo is one of th …

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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