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    Post AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    I want to convert my AR pistol (factory purchased complete pistol lower + factory complete 10.5 upper) to an SBR.
    Other than filling out the Form 1 and paying the $200 tax, I have no idea what the process entails.
    Any information and/or guidance is greatly appreciated!

    Thank you!

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Quote Originally Posted by John7367 View Post
    I want to convert my AR pistol (factory purchased complete pistol lower + factory complete 10.5 upper) to an SBR.
    Other than filling out the Form 1 and paying the $200 tax, I have no idea what the process entails.
    Any information and/or guidance is greatly appreciated!

    Thank you!
    Get the stamp, install the stock. Done.

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Quote Originally Posted by icp4life162005 View Post
    Get the stamp, install the stock. Done.
    Dont forget the engraving.

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Replace the pistol buffer tube, if so equipped, with a carbine or rifle tube and then the stock. As mentioned above, don't for get to mark the gun per regs. Marking can be on receiver or barrel.

    Bob D

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Quote Originally Posted by icp4life162005 View Post
    Get the stamp, install the stock. Done.
    Ok... seem easy. Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated!

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Quote Originally Posted by bogey1 View Post
    Dont forget the engraving.
    Ok... much appreciated. Thanks!

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Quote Originally Posted by bug View Post
    Replace the pistol buffer tube, if so equipped, with a carbine or rifle tube and then the stock. As mentioned above, don't for get to mark the gun per regs. Marking can be on receiver or barrel.

    Bob D
    Thank you Bob D! Any suggestion for engraving in DelCo? Is that done by a smith?

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Quote Originally Posted by John7367 View Post
    Thank you Bob D! Any suggestion for engraving in DelCo? Is that done by a smith?
    Check with some of the local jewelry shops, that's who I have do my form 1's. I'm actually waiting on him to finish up a couple silencer engravings right now, I gave him my sheet with the correct settings. Can post those later to relay if you want - He's using a diamond bit but I have all the settings he used written down.

    Edit: Forgot I took a pic of the settings he used in case I lost the paper:


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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Quote Originally Posted by bug View Post
    Replace the pistol buffer tube, if so equipped, with a carbine or rifle tube and then the stock. As mentioned above, don't for get to mark the gun per regs. Marking can be on receiver or barrel.

    Bob D
    For an AR, you need to engrave the lower receiver. That's the SBR/NFA item. Barrel is on the upper, and removable from the upper receiver as well.


    I've heard arguments for and against these, and it probably doesn't matter, but:

    I've always file with the shortest barrel I think I'd ever use.

    Keep an upper with the barrel length you filed.



    If you ever venture near Pottstown, PA, Laswerworx does very nice NFA laser engraving. $50 last I new.

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    Default Re: AR Pistol to SBR Conversion Question

    Thanks for the info!

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