Gunsmithing Ar15 80% lower adventure

BigDaddy0381

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  • Nov 13, 2010
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    I picked up a few 80% lowers and jigs from Viper Defense on the 1/2 off sale. I thought why not. well it is super easy to do. It can be done with some time, a vise and a hand drill and a file. its super easy. i use a mill I had laying around my shop. any who here is some random pictures I remembered to take while playing.
     

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    A few more for you to enjoy.
     

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    Now for the safety and trigger group pin holes. now some paint and some parts and she is ready to roll.
    It took me about an hour to do this.
     

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    I usually drill the control holes first. They stay in line better when drilling through the other side. No drill wander. But your job looks good. So Ceracoat, Duracoat or Rustoleum ???