Way back when I was shopping for my first AR, I read that it was cheaper to buy a lower and upper separately, because if you bought the gun complete, there was an excise tax levied on it. This was a long time ago, so not sure if it is the case today.
So -- I am wondering if this is the same thing going on here:
I have seen some legit online vendors selling OEM Glock bare frames, for less than $100. They are serialized and must be shipped to an FFL, of course.
I am wondering - Would it be cheaper to buy an OEM frame, add a lower parts kit (OEM or aftermarket), then a slide, barrel, and upper parts -- vs. buying a complete Glock?
And if yes, is that due to the excise tax thing?
Reason I ask is that I am toying with buying a G34 Gen 5, but they are going for ~ $700. Too much for my blood. So I am thinking I could get the G34 OEM frame and add all the remaining parts, including barrel and slide, for a lot less. Might not be all Glock OEM, but I am ok with that.
Am I making sense, or am I missing something?
Thanks
So -- I am wondering if this is the same thing going on here:
I have seen some legit online vendors selling OEM Glock bare frames, for less than $100. They are serialized and must be shipped to an FFL, of course.
I am wondering - Would it be cheaper to buy an OEM frame, add a lower parts kit (OEM or aftermarket), then a slide, barrel, and upper parts -- vs. buying a complete Glock?
And if yes, is that due to the excise tax thing?
Reason I ask is that I am toying with buying a G34 Gen 5, but they are going for ~ $700. Too much for my blood. So I am thinking I could get the G34 OEM frame and add all the remaining parts, including barrel and slide, for a lot less. Might not be all Glock OEM, but I am ok with that.
Am I making sense, or am I missing something?
Thanks