80 Lower Receivers
Modulus Arms 80 Lowers Features
Modulus Arms’ 80 lower receivers are distinctly noticeable for their curved design in the magwell. This was an intentional design aimed at reducing weight but still able to reliably seat and load in magazines with the flared magwell.
Our 80% lower receivers have full mil-spec parts compatibility with classic fire/safe markings engraved. These lowers are incredibly tough as they’re made out of aerospace grade aluminum. The color options include a mil-spec Type III hard anodized black and a raw finish for those who prefer to Cerakote, DuraCoat, or spray paint their own colors and designs themselves.
Why is it called an 80 percent lower?
80 percent lower receivers are called as such because they are not firearms and require the last 20% of machining to be completed by the buyer or builder in order to become a fully functioning firearm. 80 lowers are typically a partially solid block of aluminum or polymer which requires some machining to be completed. When “completed,” parts such as the trigger or safety mechanisms can be installed, allowing the 80 lower to be completed into a “100%” which is then legally considered a firearm.
What are the laws for 80% lowers?
Although 80 lowers are still not defined as firearms on the federal level and by the ATF, state laws all vary. The degree to which they are deemed legal and illegal is a wide spectrum with some states even banning parts or related tools. If any of our products have shipping restrictions you’ll see the list of states that we can’t ship to in the product description.
Do you have to put a serial number on an 80% lower?
It depends on the state that you reside in. Some states will completely ban the legal possession, ownership or act of manufacturing your own firearm so that’s moot there. However, states that do not restrict this right will typically have some legal verbiage that states something along the lines of — as long as you make this item for personal use and not for sale or distribution, it can be legally permissible.
There are also states that do not completely ban the activity of making your own guns but if you do choose to do so, you must remain compliant by applying for a unique serial number with your state’s DOJ and get it engraved onto your 80 lower within a set timeframe.
Can 80 lowers be a pistol?
80 lowers exist in the form of AR lower receivers and pistol frames as well. Once you build them out they certainly could be a pistol. Whether it’s an AR pistol, Glock-style, Sig-style or 1911 style there are many types of 80 lowers available for builders today.
Lifetime Guarantee
Modulus Arms offers a lifetime replacement warranty for all of its 80% lower receivers so you have a product guaranteed for life.
Legal Disclaimer
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