how to start ar pistol build

handgunner308 said:

ok so to my understanding in MN barrel can be wharevee length as long as overall length does not pass 26" and or the overall length can be of any length as long as the barrel length is under 16 inches. so either I will have a short barrel making the OAL under 26" or I will have a 15"3/4 inch barrel with any OAL. so does the OAL include the buffer tube in the measurement?

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Since an AR pistol, in most configurations, will NOT function without a buffer tube of some sort, the buffer tube is a part of the weapon design. So it would, logically, be included in the measurement of OAL.

Again, here is the law:

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=624.712

You might want to decide what configuration you would like to build and then check with your local state police barracks or assistant state's attorney to see if they can interpret the statute for you. Since they will be the ones prosecuting you if you screw up, might as well start there.

handgunner308 said:

well if its no longer a handgun then what is it? I have to know as it would be used for hunting and our area is shotgun HANDGUN only zone

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You might even want to try asking THESE guys:

http://www.mrra.org/ or,

http://www.mwca.org/

I have to know as it would be used for hunting and our area is shotgun HANDGUN only zone

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5.56 is marginal for deer when fired from a rifle; An AR lower and carbine buffer tube is 14.5", leaving you only 11" for barrel with no flash hider. Even with a shorty pistol buffer tube, you're talking a max barrel length of 12" or 12.5". Can't say I think that would be very ethical.

If you want to handgun hunt, use a suitable handgun and cartridge.