Ordering a complete lower

[JeffSD]

I would like to order a complete BCM lower. BCM doesn't sell them but plenty of other vendors do.

My question is, since it is only a lower, does it need to be compliant (maglocked), or can it be shipped as is? Obviously once I pair it with an upper, which I will order at a later date, it would need to be compliant. I'm just not sure if the lower needs to be compliant before it comes into California.

[02Caltaco]

Does not need to be compliant, its not a semi auto, center fire rifle. But good luck finding an ffl that will receive it. I'm not sure of any vendors that will send either.

[17+1]

Why not just build it yourself? BCM isn't anything special, they're using the same forged lowers and parts kits as everyone else.

[Paperchasin]

Why not just build it yourself? BCM isn't anything special, they're using the same forged lowers and parts kits as everyone else.

This ^^^^

[JeffSD]

They are overpriced too. But I want the matching set, BCM lower and upper, BCM bolt, the works. I want a really nice, all matching rifle. I can build this rifle with all matching parts for considerably less than a Daniel Defense or a LaRue.

[GMG]

They are overpriced too. But I want the matching set, BCM lower and upper, BCM bolt, the works. I want a really nice, all matching rifle. I can build this rifle with all matching parts for considerably less than a Daniel Defense or a LaRue.

If buying an out of state lower, you will incur sales tax, FFL transfer fees, shipping as well as the FFl Dros fee.

[REDdawn6]

If you can get a middle man, Palmetto State Armory, had stripped lowers, not complete, for $49!

[17+1]

They are overpriced too. But I want the matching set, BCM lower and upper, BCM bolt, the works. I want a really nice, all matching rifle. I can build this rifle with all matching parts for considerably less than a Daniel Defense or a LaRue.

Maybe just buy a stripped BCM lower then buy all the parts on their website? It's not that hard to assemble a lower. I would call around to a few shops to see if they have BCM stripped lowers.

LaRue is a different animal brother, those are milled complete from a billet, you can see the 3D tool paths of you look at one close. That's going to cost more than a forging due to all the machine time and more machine setups.

[LEAD LAUNCHER]

I would like to order a complete BCM lower. BCM doesn't sell them but plenty of other vendors do.

My question is, since it is only a lower, does it need to be compliant (maglocked), or can it be shipped as is? Obviously once I pair it with an upper, which I will order at a later date, it would need to be compliant. I'm just not sure if the lower needs to be compliant before it comes into California.

I just ordered a complete lower from Riflegear.
LMT with A2 stock for a fixed mag 20" A2 (not quite a)clone build.

RG would only sell with fixed mag.
DFM mag or FC hook.

I called my receiving FFL and he's Ok with that.

I agree with most here that a complete lower is not semiauto and/or centerfire-but I also understand an FFL covering his butt when dealing with this stinking craphole of a state.

If you have to have BCM..first find a receiving FFL in California that will accept..and find out how they want it-"fixed mag" or "grip wrap" or if you are lucky-"just send it-it's not semiauto and it's not centerfire".

You may not find an FFl that says the latter.

Then find a supplier that will ship it in that configuration or to a middle man who will make it in that configuration.

I wanted the LMT-so buying an FC hook and a ASC 10 rounder was no big deal to me.


RG shipped it directly to my FFL hours after I ordered it.

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[LEAD LAUNCHER]

https://www.riflegear.com/c-93-ar-complete-lower-receivers.aspx

RG sells complete BCM lowers too but only 1 sku in stock.

If you order- add a DFM mag or FC hook and a 10 rounder(not pmag gen 3 they don't lock in w/o modding the mag)
I went with ASC 10 rounder.