SBR Build: Step by Step

[sencless]

Hey all... just documenting the steps in making my first SBR.

Parts being used:
Lower: LMT Defender 2000 w/ 2stage trigger
Upper: LMT 10.5"
LMT M16 BCG
Aimpoint ML3 2MOA
LT-150 Aimpoint Mount
Arms #40 Folding Rear Sight
Magpul Maid grip

Form 1 Submission
Submitted as: Trust
Submitted on: 3/5/07
Check Cashed on: 3/9/07
Pending as of:?
Approved on: 3/28/07
Received on: 4/2/07
29 Days Mailbox to Mailbox

NFA Engraving - done by Orion Arms:
Overall had a good experience with Orion Arms. Engraving work is real nice, only problem I had was that their puppy chewed on my Ergo grip...
I was promptly emailed and made aware of the situation and immediately offered a refund for the grip... Shit happens, no big deal, check was in the box for the amount I asked when I received my lower. I also must say, communication was awesome!

[utarch00]

This is great. I have been thinking about doint this myself. It will be great to see the process step by step.

[sencless]

Just a small update...

Still waiting on Form 1 to arrive. I am expecting it sometime next week or beginning of the following. As of today, it's been 24 days since it was mailed. Going by the time lines I see, I should have it soon.

I picked up an Aimpoint ML3 in 2 MOA for a sweet price here locally. If anyone is in the Miami area or South FL for that matter, I recommend Lou's Police and Security (www.louspolice.com).

I also ordered the following from Grant (www.gandrtactical.com):
LMT 10.5" Upper
LMT M16 BCG
LMT CH
Regular handgaurds for now
Larue Tactical LT-150 Aimpoint mount
Arms #40 folding rear sight

I got the impression that Grant is a stand up guy when I called him yesterday to place my order... I have seem tons of feedback from happy customers here on this board and I'm sure in the coming days I will be one too!

[kbi]

Ryan at Orion arms was very professional and helpful with the questions I had and the turn around time was quick.

$42.00 all together.



Oh yeah heres what Im topping it off with when the form comes back.

I already have the LMT lower (non sopmod)

10.5 LMT upper

LMT F/A bolt carrier

ISMI Spring ( as a replacement when needed )

LMT Heavy buffer

Crane O-ring,spring & insert

PRI gas buster handle . I most definetly plan on a suppressor for it just trying to figure out which one though?

And I figure I may as well put some magpul orange followers in my mag's for reliabilty as well .

[SuicideHz]

Your engraving looks to be filled in better than mine- that's for sure. Some edges of my lettering is silver and there is a little excess of the black paint he uses in other areas. I wasn't too happy but didn't email to complain. The engraving is great, don't get me wrong, it's just the "refinishing."

[Jon G23]

I mailed mine on 3/10... this will be interesting to see how the time frame goes!

Orion does nice work. He did mine too and was fast and easy to deal with.

[SuicideHz]

Did I mention I mailed mine on 3/1?

[sencless]

Approved on 3/28

[Jon G23]

Approved on 3/28

Cool! So how can you check to see if one has been approved?? I just figured I'd keep an eye on my mailbox!!

[SuicideHz]

Approved already? Damn. Just checked on mine today. Went pending on Friday the 23rd. Hopefully it was approved this afternoon after I called.

Call and ask. 304-616-4500. Have your serial number handy. I had to come up with mine off the top of my head. Forgot about that part...

They'll tell you it was either received, pending or approved and that's it.