#Receivers

While we do not cover the politics of guns, its hard to ignore recent events and the potentially large impact on our beloved hobby, defensive tools, and their manufacturing. In light of any potential issues, 80% receivers are a great choice, but they typically require some know-how to properly machine.

80% lowers are all the rage for the do-it-yourself types or those wanting to avoid the prying eyes of the US Government. The lowers are effective, but always require a machine to be able to finish (including the polymer lower receivers). Out to change that requirement and lower the barrier to entry to non-technical folk is AR15mold.com, which has created a home casting kit for their polymer receivers.

The ATF has released an public FAQ for 80% lower receivers. Originally posted on Ammoland, the full text of the release is below with pictures documenting the ATF’s interpretation of current statues. In short, its cut and dry where they draw the line and until then, its just a hunk of metal….

2A Armament of Idaho now has announced their upcoming BALIOS-Lite Receiver. The lower is a scant 6.5 oz according to their retailer, which is close to full polymer lowers (about 5.5 oz) from most manufacturers. The upper receiver weighs in at 5.85 oz.