Why the FUCK do you need to be 21 to purchase a stripped lower receiver??! I was all excited to start my first build. Ordered an Aero stripped lower and was doing a bunch of research to find the best, most cost-friendly parts. Then, I hear that you must be 21+ to pick up a STRIPPED LOWER from an FFL. That is the dumbest fucking shit I have ever heard. I mean, what's preventing me from taking the lower off of my legally owned AR and slapping a short barrel on it? Literally nothing. Fuck this. Guess I'm either gonna have to wait half a year until I turn 21 or buy an 80% lower and figure out how the fuck to work with that.
Here is my obligatory gun image so this doesn't get taken down.
And yes, I know this is an Arby's you fucking 'tists.
Update: Thanks for all the advice and help. Just ordered two 80 lowers and a jig. Time to get to work boys.
80 lower and a jig, then find a drill press.
Router is easier and faster with the new jigs.
Do you not need both? I watched a video and the guy used both a drill press and a router. Can you do it with just one of the two?
Just a router is the way to go. Look at 5D tactical website. They have a list of recommended routers. I went with DeWalt
Yup just ordered the complete kit from 5D with both a AR15 and AR10 80% lower. Broke the bank but probably worth the investment. My grandpa has a DeWalt router and he said he'd help me out with machining the lower since he knows power tools like the back of his hand and I have virtually no experience with them.
One month lead time for shipping and handling though which really sucks.
Are the jigs a one time use thing?