converting AR to manual operation
this thread is NOT intended to be political.
as some of you know, tomorrow, the California state legislature is to vote on SB249. :mad:
if passed, could outlaw the use of a bullet button on an AR platformed semi-auto rifle; it would declare it to be an "Assault weapon" under California law. :mad:
that brings up my question:
if i wanted to convert my AR to a MANUALLY OPERATED rifle, that will comply with California law*, is it practical to have the gas port in the barrel welded closed? that would PERMANENTLY end it as being a "Gas operated, semi-automatic" firearm; i would have to cycle it manually each round.
along with that, i plan to remove gas tube and permanently block the gas tube port in the front sight base. (i have the standard A2 sight system for the M4) and, if necessary, will remove the part on the bolt that the gas impinges on to drive the bolt back.
so...once in place...(the modifications) would allow me to fire a round, pull back on the charging handle, eject spent cartridge hull, release it to feed another round from the magazine...repeat.
i like the AR platform VERY much and want to retain the ergonomics of it. it is my belief that the AR platform is the best to come along since the invention of the lever action...if i have to utilize it as a manual operation...so be it.
*NOTE: i'm NOT asking legal advice...i'm asking about the mechanical modifications and if they will work.