Building AR15 pistols with carbine reciever extensions

**E-man930** · 10-04-11, 07:52

As far as I'm concerned, this is a no no... am I thinking clearly?

See this excerpt from a fudd forum:

"I'll repeat that it is not a crime to possess a pistol with a carbine buffer tube and a stock which may readily slide on said buffer tube. In fact, since reg 2011-4 it makes sense to build a pistol with a carbine buffer tube. That way it would readily accept a stock once a 16 inch barrel is installed on the receiver."

Thanks for your time.

E-man

**fourXfour** · 10-04-11, 11:13

I'm curious as well after the new ruling. I wouldn't do it, but hopefully someone writes a letter to ATF for clarification and shares the results.

I wouldn't be surprised if manufacturers start coming out with AR pistols sold with rifle conversion kits.

**Iraqgunz** · 10-04-11, 14:22

Writing the BATFE for clarification will do nothing except create more issues. But, since we are talking about ridiculous AR pistols anyways maybe that's a good idea.

Originally Posted by fourXfour

I'm curious as well after the new ruling. I wouldn't do it, but hopefully someone writes a letter to ATF for clarification and shares the results.

I wouldn't be surprised if manufacturers start coming out with AR pistols sold with rifle conversion kits.

**E-man930** · 10-04-11, 14:45

I agree IG - I think AR pistols are the most ridiculous and unusable abomination of otherwise good parts... (not to be confused with pistol caliber ARs - which rock)
Nonetheless, I can't image that building them with carbine REs and keeping a stock (for when you want to pop on a 16" or greater barreled upper) with it is a good idea in my book.
Either build a useful 16" length AR or go the SBR route.