If you’re in the market to build your own AR-15, then you have probably been shooting your whole life, know all the ins and outs of AR-15’s and AR-15 parts, and the difference between a stripped lower receiver and an 80 lower receiver. If you don’t know all the details about building an AR and all the parts that go along with it then chances are you might not know the difference between a stripped lower receiver and an 80 lower receiver. If this is the case, then you’ve come to the right place.

Let me start by first explaining what a stripped lower receiver is. If you’re building an AR-15 all on your own, then one of the decisions you need to make it whether to buy a stripped lower receiver or an 80% lower receiver. According to the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives), the lower receiver is the only part of the gun that is actually considered a firearm. A stripped lower receiver comes complete hollowed out in order to fit the necessary parts needed to finish building the firearm. In order to purchase a stripped lower receiver, the buyer needs to have an FFL (Federal Firearms License) and the lower receiver needs to be stamped with a serial number.

An 80% lower receiver, on the other hand, is a lower receiver that has not been hollowed out making it a partially complete lower receiver, thus calling it an 80% lower. This kind of receiver is legally NOT a firearm and needs the fire control group to be milled out in order to be used. An 80% lower does not require an FFL or a serial number (when used for personal use), but it is recommended to have both in case your firearm gets lost or stolen. It is also required that whoever buys the receiver and builds the firearm needs to do the milling themselves for this type of partially complete lower.

Now that you know a little bit about the difference between a stripped lower receiver and an 80% lower receiver, you might be wondering where you can buy one. Well, at 22mods4all, we carry both stripped lowers and 80% lowers. We know how difficult it can be to find all the AR parts and accessories you need all in one place. That is why we offer all the AR-15 parts you need to build your own rifle. AND, if you can’t find what you’re looking for on our site, we encourage you to give us a call at 561.926.5888 and let our excellent customer service representatives know exactly what you need; we’ll find it and get you a price as fast as we can!

Some of the 80 lower receivers we have available are: 80% AR-15 Lower Completion Jig Kit - This kit is made in the United States and includes: instructions to complete using a drill press, instructions to complete using a milling machine, left and right side fixtures/vice jaws, three top plate templates, and all the hardware necessary to secure jig and top plate.

Noreen Arms 80% Machined Billet Lower Receiver .223/5.56 - This lower is one of the more less expensive options available on our site. It is made from 6061 T6 Aluminum, weights 9oz., and is finished in the white. It does not include a jig.

SA16S ‘Operator’ Series 16” 1:8 Stainless Steel Twisted Fluted 80% Carbine Kit with Predator Stock Kit 12” M-LOK Handguard - This kit does not require an FFL, Serial, or Registration and is made in the U.S. As one of our most expensive options, this kit offers a variety of parts needed to build your AR-15 and includes: Scorpion Armaments 80% machined lower 7075 T6 aluminum, forward assist & port door assembly, steel gas block and gas tube and roll pin, forged charging handle, stainless steel A2 flash hider and crush washer, 12” 6061 T6 aluminum M0LOK handguard and barrel nut, twisted fluted stainless steel barrel, Scorpion Armaments lower parts kit, MIL-SPEC BS-8 predator reinforced polymer six-position adjustable stock kit & buttstock, and more!

If you check out our site, you’ll see that 22mods4all offers top-quality AR-15 parts at the lowest prices available on the market. We are a family owned and operated company and it is our mission to provide our customers with the best options available. We encourage all of our customers, and potential customers, to give us a call and let us help you find exactly what it is you need. We source the best products at the best prices to ensure our customers get the parts that they need and the parts that they can rely on! Whether it’s an 80 lower, a stripped lower, an upper, or an AR parts kit, we’ve got it all!