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Not exactly an NFA discussion, but...
shooter:
with just one stamp. couldn't you shorten the barrel to 8 inches, and pin and weld a 8 inch suppressor to it. making it part of the barrel for the 16 inches? Or what ever your measurements are to come out 16 inch or more?
RobertH:
--- Quote from: shooter on February 20, 2016, 09:08:52 PM ---with just one stamp. couldn't you shorten the barrel to 8 inches, and pin and weld a 8 inch suppressor to it. making it part of the barrel for the 16 inches? Or what ever your measurements are to come out 16 inch or more?
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yes, but you couldn't move the can to other hosts.
PC13:
--- Quote from: Dan W on February 20, 2016, 06:03:26 PM ---Which length barrel do you find most useful? All my rifles are 16-18"
ps I shot that BCM pencil barrel again today sighting in a new Meprolight TruDot RDS and It brings a smile to my face every time :)
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For competition I shoot and prefer a 16" mid length gas system. For HD I have a suppressed 11.5" carbine gas I am very fond of and it's generally my "go to" shooter when going out for range time with my buddies or my wife/kids.
My general thoughts on the subject (and these are my own observations and opinions, not scientific facts) are that the mid length systems on a 16" gun, like the one I sold you, are more pleasant/mild in recoil and muzzle blast, whereas the SBRs are a bit more violent in both respects. A suppressor will tame that, of course, but expect your SBR or pistol to have a fair amount more muzzle blast and report. That being said, for me, the shorter, lighter nature of the SBRs makes them desirable and fun to play/train with.
If I was only going to own one rifle/carbine, it would be a mid gas 16". For variety and tailoring multiple guns to specific purposes, I enjoy the shorties and I'm glad i went through the process to get them. If I was starting today from scratch, I would either dive in head first and blow a couple years gun money on a trust and a couple registered lowers and a can or two before Bam Bam's edicts take effect, OR...........say screw it and roll with the non-NFA stuff. IF I was going that route and light and short were my goals, I would build the lightest possible 14.5" I could and forget the pistol idea. As stated by another member, prior to the ATF ruling that a brace COULD NOT be shouldered, the pistols were a viable alternative. NOW, I can't imagine a useful purpose for them if you abide by the law and do not shoulder them. If you have any specific questions, you have my email or I'll answer most things here. If you're ever in my neck of the woods, I'd be happy to let you handle/shoot anything I have to help you with your decisions. Sometimes hands on trigger time is helpful. I had little interest in suppressors until shooting other people's suppressed rifles, etc.
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Dan W:
Correct me of I am wrong.
If I were to build this pistol as described in the OP, could I not at a later date submit a form to obtain an SBR stamp, then add a stock after the tax stamp is issued?
Could I not do the same with a 14.5" pistol?
I know I am pushing the limits here, but for the sake of discussion only.
PC13:
Yes, technically you can do that. You would have to replace the pistol buffer tube/system with a carbine setup at that time in order to place a stock on it.
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