Found a customer who posted a pic of their AR with the Tan color fill. So if i get something etched/engraved and choose not to do the color fill will spikes keep it looking as is or fill it ?

Not sure I understand your question. Can you please rephrase?

I know I'm sorry that's what happen when you work the night shift. What I was trying to ask is when a laser engraving is done can the metal be left as is or does color filling have to be added?

Laser engravings are nit color filled, only roll marks and selectors; if you get an engraving, you would nit automatically get color fill, and would need to pay extra to get those areas noted above filled.

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Correct, laser engraving burns the anodizing and bleaches it white. This is actually more accurately called an etching. There is not enough depth to fill these marks with any color.

Color fill is only used in deeper areas that were milled or rolled into the lower -- such as the selector switch markings, the main logo, etc.

ok ... im finalizing my decision here on what i want on my AR buti have one questions for you. Can ST engrave/etch my NFA Trust info on the lower receiver for me ?

The laser etchings performed by Spike's does NOT meet the ATF minimum depth requirement for NFA engravings.

Ok two quick questions for you.

First question, who much weight difference is there between the billet lower receiver versus a standard lower receiver ?

Also, is Katherine not working for ST anymore? She hasn't responded to my email from a week ago about pricing.

Don't know the exact weight difference off the top of my head. I believe it is a couple ounces.

Don't know about Kat, but I thought she was still there. I'm at the shop like 1 day every 2 weeks.

You can email me if you'd like and I will be happy to help you.

Diana@spikestactical.com

Cool thanks, Im just trying to get all my P's & Q's in order to buy my new rifle. I have only a few questions to ask and hopefully get my order in.

JaxChris any info on the possible release date of the different logo billet lower receiver ? Also what size hand guard does the 11.5 upper reciever use?

The new billet spider lowers are being made now and will be a month or two before they go on sale, as far as I know right now.

Standard carbine length handguards are used on 11.5" barrels. All the same rail lengths that are offered with 10.5" uppers (7", 9", 10").

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hey jax, so the billet lowers will be ready for purchase in a month or two, does that mean we won't be able to pre-order them till then? or will we be able to pre-order once u have the pricing finalized? i'd sure like to get my hands on one for my 2nd build!

They won't go on-sale until they are actually on their way to Spike's or in their hands. Tom had mentioned the new ones would only be used on complete rifles and maybe complete lowers, but that hasn't been finalized yet.

Once more details are definite, information will be shared.

Ok, quick question. If i want to replace my existing tigger system on my current rifle do i need to buy the Enhanced Parts Kit or just the Spikes Battle Trigger?