grampajack
AR Junkie
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2016
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I've been building uppers locally for a while now, and I would like to expand it into a viable business. I have a partner to take care of the logistical end, and I would like to get an employee to do the simple labor. This will depend entirely on doing a large volume to make it viable.
I realize most people here already build their own ARs, but there are plenty of people who either don't have the tools or simply don't want to hassle with it. I can also do things most home builders cannot, like pin gas blocks and dimple barrels, as well as permanently attach muzzle devices. In other words, I can assist the home builder by prepping their parts for assembly, that way all they have to do is pop the pin in with no milling or expensive jigs required.
What I'm having trouble with is breaking into other states. I don't know how to advertise. I learned how to build an ecommerce site so I've got that end of it taken care of. Advertising is expensive, though, so I'm afraid to just start throwing money at it.
ETA: I know the demand is there. I know a gunsmith who does nothing but put together uppers, and he actually has to turn away work occasionally. And that's just in his little market. Multiply that by the entire country and you can see where I'm going with this.
I realize most people here already build their own ARs, but there are plenty of people who either don't have the tools or simply don't want to hassle with it. I can also do things most home builders cannot, like pin gas blocks and dimple barrels, as well as permanently attach muzzle devices. In other words, I can assist the home builder by prepping their parts for assembly, that way all they have to do is pop the pin in with no milling or expensive jigs required.
What I'm having trouble with is breaking into other states. I don't know how to advertise. I learned how to build an ecommerce site so I've got that end of it taken care of. Advertising is expensive, though, so I'm afraid to just start throwing money at it.
ETA: I know the demand is there. I know a gunsmith who does nothing but put together uppers, and he actually has to turn away work occasionally. And that's just in his little market. Multiply that by the entire country and you can see where I'm going with this.