80% Lower Fire/Safe Marked – Raw
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About this product
80% Lower Fire/Safe Marked – Raw
This 80% lower fire/safe marked – raw component is a precision-machined, unfinished receiver forging designed for the builder who demands control over every step of the manufacturing process. Constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum billet and left in a raw, uncoated state, this part serves as the foundational platform for a custom AR-pattern build. The fire/safe markings are laser-etched prior to shipment, providing clear, permanent selector indicators without additional finishing steps. As an 80% component, this item requires further machining, drilling, and finishing to become a functional firearm receiver, and it is not classified as a firearm by the ATF.
Overview
The 80% lower fire/safe marked – raw is intended for the experienced hobbyist, gunsmith, or manufacturer who wishes to complete a lower receiver from an unfinished state. The raw surface finish allows for custom anodizing, cerakoting, or other coatings, while the pre-marked fire/safe engravings eliminate the need for post-machining laser work. This product is machined to mil-spec dimensions, ensuring compatibility with standard AR-15 upper receivers, trigger groups, and buffer tube assemblies. All critical pin holes are left undrilled, allowing the builder to achieve exact tolerances during the finishing process.
Features & Specs
Manufactured by 80% and categorized as a firearm part, this raw lower is produced from a solid billet of 7075-T6 aluminum, heat-treated to T6 temper for maximum strength and corrosion resistance. The fire/safe markings are engraved at 0.015-inch depth, visible through any applied coating. The pocket and trigger area are rough-machined to within 0.010 inches of final dimensions, reducing material removal time during completion. Specific features include:
- Material: 7075-T6 aluminum billet, MIL-A-8625F specification, raw unfinished surface for custom finishing
- Markings: Laser-etched “FIRE” and “SAFE” indicators on selector side, positioned to mil-spec angular orientation
- Machining: 80% completion state with undrilled trigger pin, hammer pin, and safety selector holes; pocket and shelf rough-machined
- Compatibility: AR-15 pattern, DPMS-style, compatible with all standard mil-spec lower parts kits and buffer tubes
- Weight: 10.2 ounces raw; will vary slightly after finishing and component installation
Additional technical details for the 80% lower fire/safe marked – raw include a shelf height of 0.625 inches for standard AR-15 fire control groups, a buffer tube thread pattern of 1.250-18 UNEF, and a trigger guard that is integrally machined. The raw surface allows for direct application of Type III hard coat anodizing, phosphate, or polymer finishes without pre-treatment beyond degreasing.
Who It’s For
This 80% lower fire/safe marked – raw is intended for individuals who possess the tooling and expertise to complete an unfinished receiver. Typical users include:
- Home gunsmiths with access to a drill press, jig, and end mills who require a pre-marked lower for accurate selector engagement
- Small-scale firearm manufacturers who batch-complete multiple lowers and prefer raw aluminum for uniform coating application
- Competition shooters and custom builders who need a clean, uncoated base for specialized finishes such as cerakote or nitride
- Hobbyists who want to avoid the cost and lead time of post-machining laser engraving for fire/safe markings
The raw state of this component allows the builder to achieve exact trigger pull weights and selector throw angles through hand-fitting, which is not possible with fully finished production receivers.
Shipping & FFL
This 80% lower fire/safe marked – raw is classified as an unfinished receiver blank and is not a firearm under federal law. It can be shipped directly to any residential or business address without requiring transfer through a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder. No background check, age verification, or waiting period is required for purchase or delivery. However, the purchaser bears full responsibility for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the completion, ownership, and registration of firearm components. This product is sold as a raw part with no warranty expressed or implied regarding the final function after machining. By purchasing this item, you confirm that you are legally permitted to own and manufacture firearm components in your jurisdiction.
- Shipping: Free standard ground shipping within the contiguous United States; expedited options available at checkout
- FFL Transfer: Not required for this 80% component; no FFL signature needed upon delivery
- Returns: Unopened, unused raw lowers may be returned within 30 days; any machining voids return eligibility
- International Shipping: Not available; United States sales only per ITAR regulations
What's in the box
- 80% Lower Fire/Safe Marked – Raw