Plan2build Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Probably a stupid question, but.... I have been reading these forums and other online sources and am starting to question whether I may call my rifle an AR10. I know the term is a proprietary Armalite designation. However how far must one deviate to lose the designation? In my case, I have an from Armalite an AR10B lower, LPK and FCG, gas block and tube, BCG, and mags. The stock is an ACE stock with Heavy Buffer and spring from Heavybuffers. Barrel and barrel extension is JP Rifles supermatch, with JP floating handguard. Scope is Vortex 6-24x50 and will be on a Larue mount. Since this is a combo not specifically sold by Armalite, once the pieces come together, would this be, or not to be, an AR10? Sorry for the newb question, and if already answered can someone redirect me to the thread? P2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 If it's not made by Armalite, it's not an AR-10. Comes right down to that. There are some other manufacturers that follow the AR-10 pattern, but you wouldn't refer to them as AR-10s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Whatever is written on the side of your receiver, is what you got... it may be a customized Franken-gun... but it is still what it says. The new Camero has the Corvette engine in it... Does that make it a Vette, or is it still a Camero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan2build Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 As mentioned, most parts from Armalite....receiver says Armalite Inc, Rifle, 7.62mm, AR-10. Upper is Armalite as well as are all fire control parts, lower parts, BCG, etc...just a different barrel, handguard and stock. Just did not come from Armalite as a package. P2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Call it an ...... Armalite. Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Plus, if anyone gives you lip, show them the big holes you make with it, first hand if necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan2build Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Plus, if anyone gives you lip, show them the big holes you make with it, first hand if necessary Roger that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 +1 for it is whatever the lower says it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatshooter Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 How much Chevy is there in a Chevy NASCAR car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 AR 10 . Waiting for the "official "Armilite enabler here to say for sure . <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 How much Chevy is there in a Chevy NASCAR car? Some endorsement money ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 You've got an AR-10B receiver from Armalite. You, my man, have an AR-10. My 10 SBR (as an example) is an AR-10B receiver (upper/lower BCG, FCG) with a Noveske barrel and gas system. Along with the heavy buffers, Magpul stock, Hogue grip, Troy BUIS, Elcan optic and Rainier handguard and AAC muzzle device. It's an AR-10. Did it come from Illinois in that config? No. Hell no. They don't offer such a beast. Is it any less an AR-10 than my SASS? Hell no. Any less than my 10 A2 carbine? Hell no. Less than my A4 carbine? Hell no. I could go on, but there's no need. If it says Armalite on the side of the receiver, It's an AR-10. Nuff said. As you were.....carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan2build Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks for the clarity...I guess it is official then!!! P2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Damn right it's official brother. As far as anything that you bolt on......doesn't change that. Trust me......all of the stuff I've bolted on made Greg and Rob hate me. Or at least flip me off constantly. <laughs> Now, Rene was nothing but a gentleman though.......in a tin-knocker kinda way. <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 The Armalite's were good shooters and the add on to those rifles were top notch. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatshooter Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Maybe it's time to defer to the government, who loves us all and treats all of us with parental -- even motherly -- love and kindness. Likely BATFE only looks at the manufacturer's stamp on the lower receiver. They totally love their tyranny on lower receivers and partial lower receivers. They got to, it's part of what keeps their agency alive an' kickin' budgetary @ss. If that receiver was tied to an intecontinental ballistic missile, the ICBM would, in the eyes of the BATFE, be an Armalite. Yeah, the stamp on the lower receiver rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Whhhat? Dude you need to loosen your tinfoil hat up a little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 He's got a point. Ca-DOJ has the same outlook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 ghost ICBMs are I big problem in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 With ar10's tied to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 We have Warhead locks on our ICBM's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Dude has lost his $hit... There's probably NO recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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