AR Pistol Buffer Tube Paracord Wrap

[12Bravo20]

That is my understanding from several 2A advocates following this closely as well. They indicate a buffer tube that would allow you to remount a brace is a no go. If the buffer tube is required for the correct operation of the firearms, i.e. direct impingement, then the buffer tube should be a slick tube. If the buffer tube is not required, i.e. a piston system or similar, then you aren't allowed to even have the buffer tube.

I have stated the same thing as you and I got attacked and told I didn't know what I was talking about. But yes the general censuses is that one needs to have a smooth buffer tube. Unfortunately the brace rule is not clear on this and contradicts itself on several occasions. As has been said by many - clear as mud.

My suggestion here is this.

If you want to keep an AR pistol without a brace, then I would ere on the side of caution and use a smooth buffer tube that is not longer than 6 1/2" as mentions by the ATF. In the end, that is a decision that each person needs to make on their own. At least until we get clarification on 4 or 6 position buffer tubes.

 

[tarosean]

clarification

good luck..

 

[AK Hunter]

If you have a pistol buffer tube that will or can easily be made to accept any kind of stock it's illegal.
Have you ever shot a gun with paracord wrapping? If you have you won't want to do it again because the paracord wrapping are very rough when the recoil slams them against your skin.
Just don't be cheap & buy a pistol brace with the foam on it.

 

[Bwana John]

Sounds like a really good way to introduce weapon jamming spaghetti into a situation at exactly the wrong time.

Every para cord wrap I’ve ever seen is in the process of loosening up and unwrapping.

 

[Balrog]

I am pretty sure I read in the ATF document that you don't have to change the buffer tube, just remove the brace and disable or destroy it.

 

[Lennyjoe]

We’ll there ya have it. If gunnies like us with tons of experience can’t agree on if it’s legal or not, we’re all in for an interesting time because of the ATF’s confusing rules….

 

[citizenconn]

I am pretty sure I read in the ATF document that you don't have to change the buffer tube, just remove the brace and disable or destroy it.

Many have interpreted the ATF document to mean you have to change to a buffer tube where the brace cannot be re-installed.

I am just happy that I don't have any of these so-called braced firearms to have to deal with this vaguery.

 

[Armored farmer]

Be careful that your wrap does not interfere with the charge handle.
Mine did when I got all neatly finished.

 

[dogtown tom]

Many have interpreted the ATF document to mean you have to change to a buffer tube where the brace cannot be re-installed...

Here's what ATF says:

COMPLIANCE OPTIONS
4. WHAT ARE THE COMPLIANCE OPTIONS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL (NON-LICENSEE) IN POSSESSION OF A
FIREARM EQUIPPED WITH A “STABILIZING BRACE,” WHICH IS A SHORT-BARRELED RIFLE (SBR), AFTER THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE FINAL RULE?
• Submit through the eForms system an Application to Make and Register a Firearm, ATF Form 1 (EForm 1) within 120-days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
• Permanently remove or alter the “stabilizing brace” so that it cannot be reattached and thereby
removing it from regulation as a “firearm” under the NFA.
• Remove the short barrel and attach a 16-inch or longer rifled barrel to the firearm thus removing
it from the provisions of the NFA.
• Turn the firearm into your local ATF office.
• Destroy the firearm. For more information go to How to Properly Destroy Firearms | Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (atf.gov).

Since it does not mention the buffer tube at all, how could one interpret they mean the buffer tube?
Specifically, ATF states "Permanently remove or alter the “stabilizing brace” so that it cannot be reattached and thereby
removing it from regulation as a “firearm” under the NFA."