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    I'm going NFA =)

    Hey Guys,

    Well, I am taking the big plunge, just started paperwork to go NFA, I have my Colt 6920 with 16" barrel and decided I am going to have it shortened to 14.5 overall.

    Sending in the paperwork to the feds through a local Class III dealer, and will see how things go. I will post the end results hopefully when they come along.

    Luckly, I live in a pro machinegun state, and my county sheriff is a big time supporter of Class III.

    Once it's all done I will post before and after pics of the rifle.
    " Strict gun control is an absolute necessity. Without it you just can't hit what you're aiming at"

    Sir, we are surrounded on all sides ! Good, now we can attack in all directions...

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    Have you considered registering the weapon for even shorter just in case?

    If you're going to the trouble you could register it for 10.5 or 11.5 inches and get an extra Short barreled upper to go with the 14.5.
    "You people have too much time on your hands." - scottryan

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    I agree with Demigod on how to register......$200 is a lot to spend on 1.5"

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    If I register shorter, say a 10.5" barrel, would I still be allowed to use a 14.5". I would have thought I was only allowed to have what I got the stamp for? Forgive me I am new and learning to the NFA stuff..
    " Strict gun control is an absolute necessity. Without it you just can't hit what you're aiming at"

    Sir, we are surrounded on all sides ! Good, now we can attack in all directions...

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    You can register it say at 10.5" and use a 14.5" on it but the 10.5" upper has to be on the weapon the majority of the time. If you just want the 14.5" barrel I'd recommend just going with a 14.5" barrel and pinned flash hider so you can save the $200.00 tax. Plus, easier to travel to schools and courses with a non-NFA rifle as some states SBRs are forbidden. The 1.5" difference just isn't really worth $200.00 IMHO.

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    You'll be fine. I have a Short Shotty that's registered for 12", but I found the 14" 870 barrel to be less useless, so I run it.

    I just did 2 SBRs and I went 11.5.... I know I'll never go shorter than that. But if I fall in love with some 12.5 or 13 inch upper, I'll just swap out.
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    My whole reason for the shortening of the barrel, is that I just want a 14.5 overall. I hate the look of the 16" barrel on rifles. Seems like a big jump for something so trivial, but we each have our own things we like as fas as "taste" goes.

    And paying $200 for "the look" I want is not that bad. I may go the 10.5 route, and buy an 14.5 upper. Also I hate the idea of having anything pinned where I no longer have the option to change flash hiders or add items.

    I am also considering buying a suppressor at a later date, and that would not work with the pinned hider.
    " Strict gun control is an absolute necessity. Without it you just can't hit what you're aiming at"

    Sir, we are surrounded on all sides ! Good, now we can attack in all directions...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ConwayPDOfficer View Post
    I am also considering buying a suppressor at a later date, and that would not work with the pinned hider.
    You can use a suppressor on a pinned/welded flash hider. I will eventually use a Surefire can on the Noveske N4 I order with the pinned Surefire FH.

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    I stand corrected, I see that one manufacturer does use a phantom flash hider as the mount point for thier suppressor.

    Never the less, the overall look is 14.5 exact as the military M-4, and being able to take off the bird cage and add other items is the bonus.

    Another way to look at "why pay extra money for a small change" is the concept of would you spend say $200 more for certain color of a car because you liked that color better ? people do that ever day.

    And with this being my first NFA jump, it would pad the future for me to save up and take the huge plunge to an M-16 or M-4 in full auto.
    " Strict gun control is an absolute necessity. Without it you just can't hit what you're aiming at"

    Sir, we are surrounded on all sides ! Good, now we can attack in all directions...

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    You can list 7.5",10.5",11.5 and 14.5" or 7.5"-14.5" and not worry about which length upper is mounted.You can always go longer than registered but not shorter.

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