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So far there seems to be interest in 50+ lowers between here and some people offline. I'm going to start making some phone calls to see what kind of deals are out there.

When I have some solid numbers, and can move forward, I'll start a new thread in this forum. Keep answering the survey if you're new to the thread and are interested.

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drjoker wrote:Edit: never mind, I see you're in Austin whilst I'm in Dallas.

"not Austin" actually. I'm north of Austin, around 2.5 hours south of the center of Dallas, with traffic. I don't like getting more specific than that in public forums.

Even if we don't have a group buy I'd still be happy to host a build party if a few people wanted one.

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drjoker wrote:You realize that these 80% lowers are VERY labor intensive, right? Why not just 3d print a polymer one with a 3d printer? Much less laber involved. It will cost about $700 to buy a 3d printer (makerfarm prusa i3). You can keep the printer at a local gun club and each person in the group would take turns pushing the "start" button. You can split the cost of the 3d printer in the group but everyone in the group can make as many ar-15s as you want ONLY for personal use, no sale, no transfer allowed, per federal law.

3d printed lowers typically cost about $10-20 to 3d print.

Here is an ar15 pistol but you can 3d print an ar rifle. You can use a computer to modify it and then print it out or just print it out as is after downloading from piratebay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElgTP3c-XcQ

I've completed several 80% lowers, and they aren't labor intensive at all. My first one was, but I didn't have anyone with experience to help me. I'm able to provide experience and tooling which makes the process much easier for a first time maker.

Plus, 3d printed lowers don't last very long. I've seen reports of them making it through 400 rounds, but typically 100-200 is seen. I wouldn't want to depend on a rifle whose lower has a nearly 100% chance of catastrophically failing with a very low round count.

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LDB415 wrote:Any rough estimate on cost yet? Not to be held to of course but just an idea for those (me) who have no idea what we're looking at.

I haven't chosen a product yet, but I'm hoping to get them in the neighborhood of $50-$60 each.

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TxLobo wrote:I'm interested in the concept, but you may be a bit far to drive down and finish one out.

I'm north of Austin, about 2 hours from Brownwood.

LDB415 wrote:I've been interested but was born with 2 left thumbs. I'm not sure I'm capable of finishing one out but I'd like to, especially if it was some afternoon so I could drive over from Houston in the morning. Depending on cost I'd be interested in attempting to do 1.

It's dead simple to do. As long as you can follow instructions you can finish an 80% lower. Drill some holes, a little light machining, and you've got a lower. I might even have a CNC mill by the time this is done, so you'd just have to set up the jigs and press start.

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Trying to gauge interest in an AR15 80% lower group buy. If you're interested please answer the poll. Once I have a rough estimate of how many lowers people might be interested in I can get some details together.

If it worked out I can host one or several build days (I provide tools and jigs) at my home near Austin.

This is only to gauge interest! I don't have any dates, manufacturers or pricing at this time!

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