That covers a very broad spectrum and not really documented in a single place/link. If you own a PMF, you don't have to do anything. The only time it has to be serialized is if you transfer ownership, or if it goes into possession of an FFL.
The push to "buy them now" is simply because Brandon is weaponizing the alphabets to try and circumvent congress. He can't get the definition of a "firearm" changed legally so he is trying to regulate them administratively. If he is successful, for a time before the courts throw it out, then you may not be able to purchase 80% frames or receivers without having to go through an FFL and having them serialized. They will still be availalbe for purchase, but they lose their appeal for many if they become a regulated "firearm".
Stripped completed lowers (with serial numbers) typically being a bit cheaper and commercially produced to spec.
"I got a stripped lower already so now I can do what I want when I want." That is absolutely correct. Pistol? Rifle? SBR? AOW? It's your choice!
In a nutshell... it really only affects those that build from unserialized 80% frames/receivers. It really has no impact on the ease or difficulty of putting together a firearm... only the ability to produce unserialized PMF's. Two different animals altogether.
If you want documentation from the horses mouths then I would start browsing the
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