14.5" AR Upper - Legal In PA?

[bushcraft]

Just wondering if a 14.5" AR Upper would be legal in PA and which FFL gives you the least troubles during a transfer of a 14.5". Is that considered an SBR here in PA?

Thanks!

[Pa. Patriot]

You don't "transfer" uppers. Only complete firearms or the title 1 part (receiver) or lower (containing the rcvr)

16" is the legal title 1 barrel length for rifles per federal law.
This only applies if the barrel is attached to the title 1 part (lower)


You can buy a 14.5" upper from anywhere you want (uness the company does not sell w/out prof of licensure or tax paid for SBR)

If you put it on a lower your in violation of fed law unless you apply for and receive a tax stamp for an SBR. (form 1, $200 tax, engrave rcvr)

If you buy a complete 14.5" rife it must be transferred through a NFA dealer.

[bushcraft]

Is the 14.5" barrel any more less or more accurate than a 16"?

Thanks for answering the question by the way.

[Pa. Patriot]

Accuracy typically des not change w/barrel legnth. Velocity will be reduced slightly. With a 5.56 velocity is your friend (fragmentation in regards to terminal ballistics, etc)
IMO 14.5" barrel isn't worth the $200 tax. over a 16" barrel.

[XD45]

you see alot of 14.5's w/ permanent flash hiders taking them to 16in so you dont need the tax stamp also, whether its worth it or not is your call

[Pa. Patriot]

you see alot of 14.5's w/ permanent flash hiders taking them to 16in so you dont need the tax stamp also, whether its worth it or not is your call

Good point, I've pinned/soldered on my share of phantoms

[Mtdew]

Just wondering if a 14.5" AR Upper would be legal in PA and which FFL gives you the least troubles during a transfer of a 14.5". Is that considered an SBR here in PA?

Thanks!

As allready stated any barrel under 16" OAL (on a rifle) is a SBR per FEDERAL law.

[phillyd2]

AFAIK, even having a under 16" Upper in the same location where you also have a Lower without a SBR tax stamp is a No No.