AR Rifle to Pistol Question

[matai]

Hi only have 1 AR at the moment. It's specced out to be lightweight with an Aimpoint T1. I'd like to convert it to a pistol with a Sig brace, then eventually to an SBR. Is this the correct legal way to do it?

1. Purchase new receiver as a pistol
2. Transfer parts from original receiver to new one with the exception of a shorter barrel and Sig brace
3. Submit tax stamp request to convert pistol receiver to SBR
4. Build new AR with original receiver

BTW, I'm in Washington

Thanks!

 

[Arizona_Mike]

Just do the Form 1 on your rifle. Approvals are running about 35-40 days for an E-Form 1. I used an SB15 during an 11mo wait (was being told 18mo by the ATF) during the post-Dorner period but for 1 month it hardly seems worth it.

Steps 1-3 are a legal process. Step 4 does not matter (as long as you still own the rifle barrel).

Mike

 

[matai]

Oh, well that sounds way better

 

[MachIVshooter]

One more thing:

1. Purchase new receiver as a pistol

Receivers, stripped or otherwise, are transferred as "other firearm"; there is no such thing as a "pistol" or "rifle" receiver. They are only classified as handguns or long guns if they are assembled into complete firearms by the manufacturer and logged that way.

In short, a virgin receiver can be lawfully assembled into a handgun or a rifle.

A pistol can be converted to a rifle and back.

A rifle CANNOT be lawfully made into a handgun and remain title I; they become AOW or SBR

 

[stchman]

It would probably be a LOT easier and maybe less expensive just to buy an AR pistol and get the Sig brace. This way you get the SBR without having to pay the SBR tax stamp.

 

[tyeo098]

And you dont have to fill out any forms when you cross state lines.

 

[Arizona_Mike]

And you dont have to fill out any forms when you cross state lines.

If the OP builds as a pistol first before doing an SBR, he would not trigger the "first a rifle" rule and could swap the SB15 for his stock and cross borders without a 5320.

Mike

 

[stchman]

If the OP builds as a pistol first before doing an SBR, he would not trigger the "first a rifle" rule and could swap the SB15 for his stock and cross borders without a 5320.

Mike

Problem is when you have an SBR, there are so many things you can and cannot do. The cross state lines is one thing, if he sells it, also knowing the BATFE is watching you is another.

If you can afford an SBR, you can afford an AR rifle and an AR pistol.

 

[larry_minn]

Local guy is doing similar. (Starting with AR pistol) going to sig brace, then to SBR. He is doing the $200 SBR forms and waiting 6 months. Thing is he is going to wind up with barrel less then 3" shorter then a LEGAL 16" one (if he welds on flash spreader)

so fingerprints, $200, restrictions..... to have it just shade under 14" (if he has it figured right)