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June 1st, 2021, 09:11 PM #1
AR Pistol Build/Assembly?
Hello everyone. It's been a long time since I've logged on here, but I wanted to ask a big question. If this post is in the wrong place, my apologies (and mods please move). And this question may have already been answered countless times, so again my apologies...
I've briefly read the definitions of a pistol and rifle and short barrel and pistol brace on some website late last night and I'm not sure if it's all meant to be confusing or if I'm just dense or overthinking everything (please don't answer that). Of course I want to be well within the law and not do anything wrong....
I have a stripped lower receiver and a lower parts kit for an AR-15. I want to assemble an AR pistol (<15" barrel length). If I buy a complete upper (10.5" carbine-length 5.56 barrel w/ M-LOK slant 12" rail w/ bolt carrier group and changing handle) as well as a SB Tactical pistol brace (SBA3) and have them shipped to my home, and then assemble the components into an AR pistol, am I good-to-go?
From what I read I think I am. Now if I use a "regular" stock with the shorter barrel then it's a "SBR" which needs to go through the ATF? But by using a pistol brace it's OK? And there's nothing wrong with assembling it myself using a stripped lower?
Anything else I need to worry about before taking the plunge?
Thanks for any input.Dave (Co-Founder & Moderator: Delaware Open Carry)
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June 1st, 2021, 10:55 PM #2
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You are good. Build away!
No stock on a pistol. (pistol brace A-OK)
No vertical grip on a pistol. (angled for grips are OK)
Midway has been running their braces at sale prices.
I think the SBA3 is gone but they do have the Tailhook Mod 2 for $117.75 which is a very good price.
https://www.midwayusa.com/pistol-braces/br?cid=23888
Here's a good explanation of the differences.
I've always wanted a Tailhook Mod 2, but the price has always been like $160, and I wasn't willing to pay that much.
I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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June 1st, 2021, 11:59 PM #3
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Thanks Emptymag for that thorough answer and video! I appreciate it. I will gladly build away! I like the SBA3
As a follow-up question: Last night I also saw a video which showed many AR pistols and other short barrel firearms and how people carry/use them.... I saw a few of the guns had a folding stock adapter so the gun could fit into a backpack. Can an AR pistol have a folding stock? Any other restrictions with an AR pistol's accessories?Dave (Co-Founder & Moderator: Delaware Open Carry)
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June 2nd, 2021, 07:30 AM #4
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June 2nd, 2021, 07:48 AM #5
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June 2nd, 2021, 11:26 AM #6
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I don't think the gun can fire when folded ?
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June 2nd, 2021, 01:14 PM #7
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I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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June 2nd, 2021, 01:38 PM #8
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" I thought ATF had a problem with AR pistols with folding braces "
I think my point was more along the lines of, if it can't fire folded, what the fucks it matter.. but then again it is the atf
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