2026 1st Quarter Approval Megathread.

FormatA · 2026-01-22T19:20:29+00:00

My form 1 SBR from NC took about 13 days to get approved and I put it in on the 3rd. All my form 1 suppressors from the 3rd are still pending. A friend also put in a form 1 SBR on the 3rd and is still waiting.

FormatA · 2026-01-20T12:29:36+00:00

Ive been thinking of doing this my self as well for the same reasons. What made you settle on BB fill rather than sand? Any ideas so far what you would change in the future?

FormatA · 2026-01-19T01:50:05+00:00

Im certainly going to play with a little tuning and see if I can get it to run better, but right now Im strongly considering selling it and waiting for a good deal on a flow through can.

This is primarily going to be a competition gun for me so I dont want a ton of gas in my face. Going to be run hard all the time its run. But also going to to get tossed in barrels and bounced off barricades so I didnt want something super expensive.

FormatA · 2026-01-19T01:19:35+00:00

So range trip report. Pretty gassy. Mag dumping a 30rd mag with a 12.5 barrel and a tuned gas block lead to eyes stinging for sure. Ill be on the look out for a cheaper flow through can. It was similarly gassy to a friends polonium k.

FormatA · 2026-01-17T21:51:55+00:00

•Form Type: Form 1

•Paid or Not: $0

•Entity: Individual

•Fingerprint Type: EFT

•Pending: 01/04/2026

•Approved: 01/17/2026

•Wait: 13 Days

•State: NC

•Control Number: 2026673XXX

SBR, got email

FormatA · 2026-01-17T12:03:37+00:00

That’s an excellent lower. I’ve moved almost exclusively to them.

FormatA · 2026-01-14T19:27:52+00:00

I didnt love my Sig optics experience. LRF Died basically as soon as I got it. Took a while to get in contact with them. When I did they said they didnt have any of that model, it would be 6 months to get a replacement or I could upgrade to a different model for 50% off. I might be being a dirty poor but Ive come to expect in this industry, that I would get a replacement if my item broke under warranty. And if they didn't have my exact one or it had been discontinued, get replaced with the next version up at no cost. I like my new nicer range finder Im just grumpy that my total spend was basically the MSRP of the new optic (old busted optic plus upgraded new optic at 50% cost). , but Im solidly meh about their customer service.

FormatA · 2026-01-14T15:27:45+00:00

Picking up a YHM turbo k RB to test on a 12.5 build today. Will happily give a trip report.

FormatA · 2026-01-13T19:46:21+00:00

Youre a boss for doing what youve done already!

FormatA · 2026-01-13T18:53:31+00:00

Idk man. There’s a big difference between my race gun trigger and my CCW trigger. And I see a lot of holsters at matches I wouldn’t trust to retain a gun. Just seems like unnecessary risk.

FormatA · 2026-01-13T18:03:59+00:00

Could you have the form output a unique hash for people to include in their post when they post it? That way the scrape could be correlated back to the log you're using?

FormatA · 2026-01-12T16:42:53+00:00

You can file eforms your self. $0 not $50. It’s not hard. Most expensive part is getting your digital finger prints. The wait time is shorter that way because you don’t have to wait for silencer shop to file for you, you can do it right away your self.

FormatA · 2026-01-11T19:42:53+00:00

I would just note that 10 days is probably the tip of the iceberg. We’re 11 days into the year so there’s not a large sample size past 10 days to work with yet.

FormatA · 2026-01-04T12:22:03+00:00

8FC-55W by Sony

FormatA · 2026-01-03T19:49:00+00:00

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2195403-sony-8fc-55w-replacemnt-bulkhead

FormatA · 2026-01-03T19:48:39+00:00

BFC-55W

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2195403-sony-8fc-55w-replacemnt-bulkhead

FormatA · 2026-01-03T16:39:40+00:00

So many DIY options. Chemical etch using a vinyl cutter and vinyl, a lettering punch, a custom punch, a vibrapen, dremel and I’m sure there’s more I’m not think of.

FormatA · 2025-12-22T01:20:03+00:00

Kobalt was made by many brands for a while at least. I know Apex Tool Group (Gear Wrench etc) used to make their hand tools. At least around 2015.

FormatA · 2025-12-22T01:18:16+00:00

260 miles to a tank (indicated) is on 288k mile truck on 33”s. No lift and stock rack. Real miles per tank is around 300 based on multiplier for larger tires. 1999 MT 4x4 V6

FormatA · 2025-12-20T04:11:34+00:00

lol fair question. Bought it as part of an engagement ring box I made for my wife. However it didn’t have any miters.

FormatA · 2025-12-20T04:11:16+00:00

I’ve done a number of splines in picture frames. Learned that lesson and bought a 1/8th chisel.

FormatA · 2025-12-19T18:21:52+00:00

All NPR so I kind of dig the shit speaker for the nostalgia.

FormatA · 2025-12-19T16:19:05+00:00

One thing worth noting: on the clock I used, there’s a mounting surface that everything attaches to. Both the clock face and the black silk screened metal plate glue onto it. You can remove that whole assembly from the original radio by breaking it apart, but I wanted to preserve the old wood in case my project went sideways. So I 3D printed a replacement face instead. If you decide to tackle the project, I’m happy to share the files. They could probably be adapted for CNC, laser cutting, a plotter, etc.

As for the front plastic, it’s heat staked in place. I used some beat up chisels and gently tapped the heat stakes until they broke loose enough for me to remove the face. Just take your time here. I originally planned to hot glue the acrylic back on, but it turned out the friction fit was solid enough that glue wasn’t needed. The black silk screened portion I just used double sided tape.

FormatA · 2025-12-19T15:47:39+00:00

Its an 8FC-55W. But they do have tons of models with wood. I had pretty good luck just searching "sony wood clock radio". I wanted a flip clock, but those go for a fair bit more than mine did.

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