Serious question...
How does one go about getting "80% parts" for a suppressor, filling out a form 1, building said suppressor after approval, and putting it to use?
Can a regular person (ie not an FFL or licensed manufacturer) do this? Is it as simple as buying the uncompleted parts, filing the form, paying $200, waiting..., then completing the suppressor to the description in the form 1?
Yes.
Next, where are good places to get parts or kits?
https://diversifiedmachine.us/shop/ Are some better than others?
Yes, wish I had more data for you. What does one look for in a kit?
Wish I had more data for you.
I love building stuff and have built or help build a number of ARs (8 including the ones that I assisted others on). I've build a Glock P80. I've rebuilt near basket-case revolvers, performed some minor gunsmithing on a number of guns, etc. I'm pretty comfortable with this sort of thing. I think I'd like to try my own suppressor. I'm looking at it as more of an educational exercise as well as a quicker (I think above it was mentioned the wait time is shorter), and potentially cheaper, route to another can. However, the risk being what it is, I prefer to be fully educated on the process and risks first.
If there is a good site that covers all this, just point me to it. A quick web search didn't turn up anything.
Thanks,
Chris