Intended for use with 1911 standard series 70 parts
Steel upper half
Proprietary polymer lower half
We are in possession of an official determination letter dated Nov 26, 2012 from the ATF stating that
"The Submitted Ares Armor 1911-style receiver-blank casting is not a "firearm frame or receiver" and thus does not constitute a "firearm" as defined in 921(a)(3)."
Reference number 903050:MMK 3311/2013-188
Signed by: John R. Spencer
Chief, Firearms Technology Branch
If you wish to view the letter and its contents you are more than welcome to stop by our retail location and see it in person. we will NOT be making or distributing copies of it. You may not photograph it or otherwise copy it. Requests for copies of the letter will be ignored. Thank you.