NFA markings

Discuss any Title II or NFA items like machineguns, suppressors, SBR's, SBS's, DD's and AoW's.
User avatar
ARzona
New to ArizonaShooting.org
New to ArizonaShooting.org
Posts: 5
Joined: October 28th, 2018, 12:44 am
Reputation: 0
Location: West side

NFA markings

#1

Post by ARzona »

Where is the best place to get NFA markings on a lower receiver?

Thanks


Ranger1
Banned
Banned
Posts: 634
Joined: July 18th, 2018, 5:00 pm
Reputation: 0
Location: Phoenix

Re: NFA markings

#2

Post by Ranger1 »

You mean where to put them on a lower
User avatar
ARzona
New to ArizonaShooting.org
New to ArizonaShooting.org
Posts: 5
Joined: October 28th, 2018, 12:44 am
Reputation: 0
Location: West side

Re: NFA markings

#3

Post by ARzona »

Sorry should have clarified, I'm looking for the best shop to have the marking done at.

But now that you mention it, the best physical location would help as well.
Ranger1
Banned
Banned
Posts: 634
Joined: July 18th, 2018, 5:00 pm
Reputation: 0
Location: Phoenix

Re: NFA markings

#4

Post by Ranger1 »

On the side of the Magwell that has no.markings on it. Make sure who ever engraves it goes to the proper depth.
QuietM4
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 2125
Joined: May 15th, 2018, 8:36 pm
Reputation: 12
Location: Tempe

Re: NFA markings

#5

Post by QuietM4 »

Molon Labe in Peoria at ~83rd Ave and Bell Rd. Laser engraver, very precise. A friend had his AR lower engraved on the inside of trigger guard, above and below the opening where the trigger comes through the lower (depends on how long your name/location is).

I've also used Quentin Defense in Gilbert. They use a CNC mechanical engraver. They are setup to engrave right next to the safe/fire selector.

You can get creative with where you engrave your information; hopefully you have a short name or trust name. Example, my trust name is just my initials, "ABC Trust, Mesa, AZ".

I've seen engravings on the inside of the magazine well, inside the trigger guard, on top of the magazine well (between the upper and lower fitment), single line above the safe/fire selector, on the front of the magazine well below the front take down pin, etc. Wherever it will fit.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/201 ... -it-right/
User avatar
Viper 1-26 INF
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 269
Joined: May 23rd, 2018, 12:43 pm
Reputation: 23
Location: Surprise
Contact:

Re: NFA markings

#6

Post by Viper 1-26 INF »

Always put mine along the side of the left side of lower receiver near where it meets the upper (kind of above selector markings, but centered in that space). Used to go to Molon Labe in Peoria, but have heard they shut down.
User avatar
XJThrottle
ArizonaShooting.org Bronze Supporter
ArizonaShooting.org Bronze Supporter
Posts: 2882
Joined: June 26th, 2018, 5:43 pm
Reputation: 7
Location: Phoemex

Re: NFA markings

#7

Post by XJThrottle »

I use Quentin Defense. The did all my stuff with a laser.
User avatar
ARzona
New to ArizonaShooting.org
New to ArizonaShooting.org
Posts: 5
Joined: October 28th, 2018, 12:44 am
Reputation: 0
Location: West side

Re: NFA markings

#8

Post by ARzona »

Sad to hear about Molon labe closing down.

Thanks I’ll give Quentin Defense a call
User avatar
YNOTAZ
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 1554
Joined: June 3rd, 2018, 10:01 am
Reputation: 8
Location: NW Valley

Re: NFA markings

#9

Post by YNOTAZ »

Viper 1-26 INF wrote: April 12th, 2019, 4:34 pm Used to go to Molon Labe in Peoria, but have heard they shut down.
Unfortunately they did close down.
I marked mine on the front of the magwell then filled in with Alumablack to make it so it was not noticeable. Marking was legal but you would never know it was there.

s there another shop as good on the West side?
QuietM4
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 2125
Joined: May 15th, 2018, 8:36 pm
Reputation: 12
Location: Tempe

Re: NFA markings

#10

Post by QuietM4 »

If Molon Labe is out, then Wright Armory in Mesa does laser NFA engraving. I've got a lower I need to take there this week...
User avatar
delta6
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 945
Joined: May 21st, 2018, 8:44 am
Reputation: 12
Location: phoenix

Re: NFA markings

#11

Post by delta6 »

ARzona wrote: April 12th, 2019, 3:26 pm But now that you mention it, the best physical location would help as well.
The best place to mark a SBR-AR lower is in the inside top of the trigger well, on both sides of the trigger. The benefit is that it is pretty obscure and if you ever decide to sell the lower as a non NFA item, it become pretty easy with out all the markings visible.
Ranger1
Banned
Banned
Posts: 634
Joined: July 18th, 2018, 5:00 pm
Reputation: 0
Location: Phoenix

Re: NFA markings

#12

Post by Ranger1 »

I thought the markings needed to be easily seen in case of ATFE inspection?
QuietM4
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 2125
Joined: May 15th, 2018, 8:36 pm
Reputation: 12
Location: Tempe

Re: NFA markings

#13

Post by QuietM4 »

Ranger1 wrote: April 13th, 2019, 6:45 pm I thought the markings needed to be easily seen in case of ATFE inspection?
We all know how nearly impossible it is to turn a gun upside down.

As far as I can remember, it has to be easily seen without disassembly. You used to be able to engrave the grip tang (so the grip covered it), but they changed that rule years ago.
User avatar
delta6
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 945
Joined: May 21st, 2018, 8:44 am
Reputation: 12
Location: phoenix

Re: NFA markings

#14

Post by delta6 »

Ranger1 wrote: April 13th, 2019, 6:45 pm I thought the markings needed to be easily seen in case of ATFE inspection?
Inside the trigger well, not the trigger slot inside the receiver, is acceptable to the BAT folks. Have run dozens of them thru the shop. It is easily seen if you look for it.
User avatar
Conelrad
ArizonaShooting.org Member
ArizonaShooting.org Member
Posts: 130
Joined: December 12th, 2018, 11:38 pm
Reputation: 6
Location: Maricopa

Re: NFA markings

#15

Post by Conelrad »

How and why would one be inspected, unless you are a SOT.

I've had NFA toys for over 40 years, never seen an agent.

As far as stamped stuff goes, no warrant, no looky.

DG
Post Reply