manufs. of 'blank' ar lowers (for engraving)?

[RobbyMaQ]

So, no, not 'completely blank', I realize this cannot be obtained unless getting an 80% lower (Which I cannot do for reasons other than incapability).
But I am looking to get an ar lower and get it engraved with custom markings. I see PSA's stealth lowers look decent for what I am wanting, but they are out of stock. I can hold out (assuming they will get more), but was curious if anyone else had ideas on other 'really blank' lowers, ideal for custom engraving work such as what I am looking for?

 

[chezuki]

How about this?

For "safe/fire" it could be "banned/active"

 

[RobbyMaQ]

Oh I know what graphics I want to do. I'm looking for a lower that is the 'most blank' to allow for a bunch of engraving.
And although the banned/active is cool, I am wanting safe/fire/bacon

 

[ghostdncr]

No leads on a blank lower, but I like SAFE, SEMI, and VALHALLA.

 

[chezuki]

Oh I know what graphics I want to do. I'm looking for a lower that is the 'most blank' to allow for a bunch of engraving.
And although the banned/active is cool, I am wanting safe/fire/bacon

Ah, sorry, I thought you were looking for Ideas on what to put on it.

You might get a hold of USDS. I remember Mike saying that they could have lowers custom engraved, perhaps they would be able to source blank-ish ones for you.

 

[chezuki]

Oh, and changing the title with your "ninja mod" skills to make me look crazy is not fair!!

 

[RobbyMaQ]

Oh, and changing the title with your "ninja mod" skills to make me look crazy is not fair!!

Kudos to you! I realized the error of my ways, and changed the title so it seemed more fitting to what i was looking for.
Alas, my communications skillz are teh sux.

 

[30calmachinegunner]

I'd like pew, no pew, pew pew pew with the Mattel logo on the mag well

 

[1911ly]

I'd like pew, no pew, pew pew pew with the Mattel logo on the mag well

haha I like that!

Maybe even no bang, bang bang and bang bang bang bang. Oh wait, maybe to many letters A 80%er is on the bucket list of things to do!

 

[M67]

No leads on a blank lower, but I like SAFE, SEMI, and VALHALLA.

Always been a fan of Parlay, Pillage, and Plunder

 

[wsenefeld]

I know PSA made a blank lower at one point. It still has to have the manufacturer and city/state to be ATF legal but no roll mark (logo) or any other engravings. They were called PSA Stealth lowers. They sold them during their Christmas '13 sale.

 

[Cameramonkey]

So, no, not 'completely blank', I realize this cannot be obtained unless getting an 80% lower (Which I cannot do for reasons other than incapability).
But I am looking to get an ar lower and get it engraved with custom markings. I see PSA's stealth lowers look decent for what I am wanting, but they are out of stock. I can hold out (assuming they will get more), but was curious if anyone else had ideas on other 'really blank' lowers, ideal for custom engraving work such as what I am looking for?

I know PSA made a blank lower at one point. It still has to have the manufacturer and city/state to be ATF legal but no roll mark (logo) or any other engravings. They were called PSA Stealth lowers. They sold them during their Christmas '13 sale.

Dude. DUUUUDE!

I know that many people have been busted for missing/not reading posts in the middle of a long string of responses and missing important comments. But really? you cant even read the OP's entire semi-coherent thought? He already referenced the PSA Stealths... Or did you just forget your purple?

Edit: Yes, Im cranky and have no patience tonight.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

No worries. I'm guilty as I've done it before.

 

[HeadlessRoland]

EP lowers are looking pretty nice to me and you can't beat the price. Can't go wrong with PSA, but I figure it's my prerogative to test out the newly-ATF-oppressed and see what they can do. Supposed to have their polymer reinforced with kevlar and the area to be milled is a different color than the rest of it so it's very obvious removal. Besides, it's time to learn: if not now, when?

 

[RobbyMaQ]

EP lowers are looking pretty nice to me and you can't beat the price. Can't go wrong with PSA, but I figure it's my prerogative to test out the newly-ATF-oppressed and see what they can do. Supposed to have their polymer reinforced with kevlar and the area to be milled is a different color than the rest of it so it's very obvious removal. Besides, it's time to learn: if not now, when?

My google fu shows Ep lowers as 80% lowers? It is not an option for me (for various reasons).
Or am I missing something?

 

[HeadlessRoland]

My google fu shows Ep lowers as 80% lowers? It is not an option for me (for various reasons).
Or am I missing something?

No, I was trying to convince you of 80%ers. Minimal tooling required.

 

[chezuki]

No, I was trying to convince you of 80%ers. Minimal tooling required.

How "minimal" are we talking? I've been curious, but never researched it.

 

[HeadlessRoland]

How "minimal" are we talking? I've been curious, but never researched it.

Unlike classic aluminum lowers, you can drill these out without needing a jig, since the fire control area to be drilled is already marked. Much simpler and it saves on cost, assuming you don't already have an AR-lower jig sitting around or don't feel like making one yourself:

For instance, this guy dremels one out in less than hour:

[video=youtube;pxcSlOVeXlQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxcSlOVeXlQ[/video]

(You'll want to turn the sound down since he puts on some stupid music.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kipt7_ltcP8

I have seen another review in which the mag well is rather tight, but it's nothing a little sanding wouldn't fix, and at about half the price of some of the more labor-intensive aluminum lowers, I think it's worth it. We'll see how it goes.

Remember, everyone - plastics make it possible. 3D is here and it will NOT be stopped now, try though the leviathan might.
Very exciting times we're living in.

 

[jd4320t]

How "minimal" are we talking? I've been curious, but never researched it.

no roll mark.

Spikes had one a few years back. I emailed to see if they would do more and they told me no. I told the guy I didn't like the spider at all. I'm sure PSA will have them again.

 

[jd4320t]

Looks like McKay Enterprises makes one:
AR-15-A2 Lower Receiver - AR15/M16

Nodak:
http://www.nodakspud.com/newstuff.htm