Ruger 10/22 Receiver

[Onward Allusion]

I understand that 10/22 rifle can't be converted to a pistol (a la Charger) without a tax stamp for a SBR.

However, is it legal (i.e. no $200 tax stamp needed) to put a 10" Charger barrel onto a Ruger 10/22 Receiver (note: not Charger Receiver) - that was purchased from the distributor as a standalone receiver/trigger assembly?

 

[medalguy]

If the receiver was originally sold as a rifle receiver, putting a short barrel on it is illegal. If the receiver was originally sold as a pistol receiver, any length barrel can be put on it, but not a shoulder stock.

It all goes back to the original sale, and how the receiver was described: pistol or rifle.

 

[Onward Allusion]

OEM Receiver is being sold as a 10/22 receiver. No mention of rifle or pistol. However, since 10/22's are generally rifles, it can be surmised that the receiver being sold was suppose to have gone onto a rifle. Also, the receiver doesn't have "Charger" stamped on its side which would have designated it as a pistol receiver. I think i'd answered my own question. Crazy NFA laws...grrr

 

[TurtlePhish]

Sold as a standalone receiver, "Other" on the 4473? Make it into either, but if it's a rifle first it can't be a pistol without SBR work. I'd build it into a pistol first, then change it at will.

 

[Sam1911]

A very interesting question, but I think what would settle the matter for me is that a 10/22 is a rifle and I don't think Ruger sells bare receivers. A "Charger" is a pistol, and having that name factory-stamped on the receiver would settle all issues.

 

[rromeo]

Ruger may not, but Volquartsen does sell bare receivers.

 

[Sam1911]

And in that case it would clearly be legal to build a handgun on a Volquartson 10/22 receiver you bought as an "Other Firearm."

 

[mboylan]

There are several cheaper alternatives to the Volquartsen receiver. You can build a Charger from a Nodak or Tactical Solutions 10/22 receiver for far far less.