Trying to Put Together a Post-Ban AR

[meytind]

I have wanted an AR for a while now and am considering buying one very soon because prices seem to have come down some. I want one that is to the left of the infamous chart, such as such as a Colt 6920, or a BCM because I plan to use it for home defense and some intense carbine courses later on.

The one that appeals to me the most is a Bravo Company mid-length rifle. The problem is that I live in New York and we still have an assault weapons ban. I could always replace the collapsible stock with a RRA Entry stock, and grind off the bayonet lug but I have no idea what can be done about the flash suppressor. If I remove it, the barrel is still threaded underneath.

Do any of the higher end AR manufacturers make ban compliant uppers? I know that LMT makes whole rifles, but I'm just looking for the upper. A non threaded barrel would be preferable to one with a generic break welded on so I can just have it threaded for a flash hider when I move out of NY after I graduate college.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Texpatriate]

You might try contacting BCM on the phone or through their website to see if they can build something for your situation. BCM is a fairly small company with a very good customer service reputation. Unless for some reason they are not able to, I would think that they might want to help you out. I mean, what are talking about here for compliance, no bayo lug, a fixed stock, a muzzle break instead of a FH, and 10 round mags? That should be fairly simple for them to modify an existing upper and lower to comply with such a silly little law.

I have a BCM mid-length by the way, and it is everything I wanted and more. Its like the energizer bunny of the AR world. I Couldn't be happier with it.

 

[meytind]

Hmmmm, I never even thought of calling BCM and making a request. I'll definitely try that. Thanks.