Engraving ambiguity for Form1

[rick lee]

Can we please revive this one? I snagged a SIG P556 a few weeks ago and the folding stock lower on my 556 SWAT Patrol made it a perfect candidate for an SBR. My stamp came back in five days. But I think I need to get it engraved now. Thing is, with these SIGs, the upper is the serialized part. There are no markings on the lowers. Which part do I need to have engraved, and how inconspicuous can it be and still be compliant? I'd really like to not have my trust name very conspicuous, though this is a lifetime keeper gun for me.

[QuietM4]

Yes, you need to engrave it. Yes, the "upper" is the firearm, and any engravings will need be on the upper. Likely best spot would be directly above the factory serial number location. Conspicuous means readily visible, so it can't be hidden. I would actually try and see if you can find a laser engraver can match the font of the serial number, and put the trust name on the left, and the city, state on the right of it. Or smaller two lines with trust name on top of the city, state on the left or right of the serial number.

Engraving must be at least .003" in depth and 1/16" tall, regardless of placement location. Text must be visible without disassembly.

[any4xx]

I’d expect that whatever part was serialized initially would be what would need to be engraved. I’d consult with a Class III dealer to be sure though. Here in TUS I found a couple of shops that do firearm engraving and they knew the rules regarding font size, etc. I just deferred to them when I did my SBR.

[rick lee]

Got it done today. Go see Tim at Acoating or Alternative Coatings. Immediate service. Now I can go shoot this thing tomorrow.