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Pinning a muzzle break in Omaha area

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Thanke:
I'm new to the AR arena and I'm shopping around. Palmetto has a 14.7" barreled upper assembly that is unpinned. Could I have it shipped to an FFL gunsmith to pin it before I take possession? If this is an option, who would you recommend  I contact? Is this going to cost more than it is worth? Maybe I just sit tight and wait until something else comes along? Any advice on the matter would be welcomed. Thank You.

gsd:
I'm not sure if this is correct, (mainly hearsay) but last i knew, the current BATFE regs are that a muzzle device must be fully welded all the way around the barrel now.

m0par:
Actually, the current ATF position is that:

--- Quote ---Permanent methods of attachment include full-fusion gas or electric steel-seam welding, high-temperature (1100°F) silver soldering, or blind pinning with the pin head welded over.
--- End quote ---

per their guide at https://www.atf.gov/files/publications/download/p/atf-p-5320-8/atf-p-5320-8-chapter-2.pdf

Of course, that is subject to change on a whim.

Sorry, OP. Can't help you with someone who can do it.

Thanke:
Thank You guys, looks like I'll be passing on this. I appreciate the info.

tstuart34:
Just for future reference for others . I would send anything like this to ADCO. They have a great reputation for doing the job right and they are not that expensive. I personally did mine myself. 1/8" drill bit in a drill press with a dowell pin and hit it with the mig welder. I didn't totally blend the weld just to have a visual that it was welded.

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