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Thread: Engraving / Etching / Printing onto a Polymer Lower

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    Engraving / Etching / Printing onto a Polymer Lower

    I have several New Frontier polymer lowers.

    These things are fantastic, by the way.

    On my pistol lower, I would like to add the specification that it is, in fact, a pistol lower. My paperwork reflects this and I know legally I'm fine. I would still like to do this.

    Is there any simple home way to etch text onto the plastic?
    Last edited by DavidSchow; 05-07-13 at 20:15.

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    I suppose a soldering iron or electric engraver would work.

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    Just curious, what will an etching do for you? If its not factory engraved, it's not going to satisfy anyone challenging its status as a pistol.

    A pistol receiver extension that cannot accept a stock should be enough of an identifier.

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    Since there are no legal requirements for what you're trying to do, you could use any technique. If we're talking doing it at home the vibrating engraver or a soldering iron as mentioned are about your most logical bets, or perhaps a Dremel with an engraving bit. I'd be more inclined to take it to your local trophy shop.

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    New Frontier Armory receivers fantastic? Really? Have you done any research?

    There is no requirement to engrave anything, and unless your state has a requirement, there is no 'pistol' registration. What it says on the 4473 is not proof of anything. The legal requirement is that it has never been assembled into a rifle (but there are exceptions to that).

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    Quote Originally Posted by eodinert View Post
    New Frontier Armory receivers fantastic? Really? Have you done any research?
    "fantastic" is relevant.
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    Or irrelevant in this case...

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    Re: Engraving / Etching / Printing onto a Polymer Lower

    Quote Originally Posted by AKDoug View Post
    Or irrelevant in this case...
    Kinda what I was thinking. Just thought I'd be a nice guy & not say anything.

    I'm guessing he might've meant "relative".

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    Re: Engraving / Etching / Printing onto a Polymer Lower

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    Last edited by Ryno12; 05-08-13 at 22:02.
    Quote Originally Posted by JSantoro View Post
    Stop dicking the dog, please. It's gross.

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    It's Mark... I think he likes it when we mess with him.

    A polymer lower, a slick handguard, equipped with QD sling swivels, all produced by LWRCi is his dream gun

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