a friend of mine who is a combat engineer officer got me interested in building my own rifle but i don't know if the laws in NJ permit that or what.

 

does anyone know for sure?

 

Edited and moved to new catagory TBtrout

The rifle receiver is the regulated part in NJ insofar as what is considered the "firearm". You can buy a stripped lower AR receiver, then buy the rest of the parts for it and build it. In NJ you cannot "bend" or mill your own receiver without a manufacturers license... but it doesnt matter just buy the stripped lower and start from there.

 

Make sure you keep the AR type rifle legal (no flash hider, no bayo lug, no collapsable stock), 16" or greater barrel, no "AR15" named lower.

 

Hope this helps.

What type of rifle did you plan on building?

As posted, as long as you use a FFL transfered 100% receiver, you can assemble a rifle in NJ. You technically arent building it as the "gun" is the reciever and its already been built.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I wanted to build an M4 or similar AR-15 variant.

 

So if I buy the complete lower receiver, it includes the trigger mechanism too? What else would I need for the lower part of the gun?

 

I'm guessing I would need the bolt, bolt carrier, barrel, upper receiver...etc for the top. Is there a list somewhere I can read/learn?

 

Who makes a good, useable (for my purposes) lower receiver? How much do they run?

 

Also, what is the mag capacity cap?

 

Thanks in advance.

Try: "The AR-15 Complete Assembly Guide", by Walt Kuleck and Clint McKee.

 

About $17 on Amazon.

 

Maximum magazine capacity in NJ is 15 rounds.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I wanted to build an M4 or similar AR-15 variant.

 

So if I buy the complete lower receiver, it includes the trigger mechanism too? What else would I need for the lower part of the gun?

 

I'm guessing I would need the bolt, bolt carrier, barrel, upper receiver...etc for the top. Is there a list somewhere I can read/learn?

 

Who makes a good, useable (for my purposes) lower receiver? How much do they run?

 

Also, what is the mag capacity cap?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Go to WWW.AR15.COM

 

Tons of info there.

So if I buy the complete lower receiver

 

If you build a stripped lower, no it does not. It you purchase a lower with a lower parts kit installed, it will have the hammer, trigger, safety, etc. installed. It isn't that difficult but will take some time for the first time builder. While not quite n"drop in", the lower parts kit requires minimal fitting and testing.

 

The difference between the lower parts kit installed or separate is only a few dollars but you do learn a lot by installing the parts yourself.

If you can work with legos, you can install an ar15 type trigger & related stuff. There are tutorials with photos online. The first one I did, with no prior related experience....took about 20 minutes...and its pretty close to drop in. I didnt have any fitting to do...Get a good stripped receiver and parts and you should have no problem. As for the upper, it may be easier to buy a complete upper with barrel already installed. There are tons of options..just be sure not to get one with a flashhider or bayo lug. You can even get a few different uppers if you cant deceide on which one you like...to install, its just 2 pins...couldnt be any easier.

Want to link any guides into it?

...yeah, i've heard the barrel part can be tricky. if anyone can post links they know of off-hand for specific installs, that would be nice. i will check on ar-15.com too...i have been there before briefly.

Want to link any guides into it?

 

 

Here ya go...with a video...

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-build-a-stripped-ar-15-rifle-lower-assembly-255593/

Good informative video - thanks!

found that one last night, looks quite manageable for most people.

A few tips:

1. Please...DO NOT use a hammer on the trigger and hammer pins!!! This will prematurely elongate those holes.

2. Three long springs look identical, but one is stiffer than the other two. That one goes into the grip.

3. Two short springs look identical. One has a wider end which goes into the trigger.

4. Buy a touch-up pen.

take a ride to Sarco they are getting parts in slow you can get on the list for a kit ,, i think with out the lower its around 450.00

you will need to dremil the bayo lug off and weld or pin a brake on.

They dont have any lowers

Thanks for the replies everyone. I wanted to build an M4 or similar AR-15 variant.

 

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Started a thread with links/tutorials/resources on building an AR here:

 

http://www.njgunforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1237

 

I'm going to be waiting a while to start mine as I think we're now on the downside of the "Obamamania" price curve.