Rainier Arms AR pistol in 300BLK.

[crawlin95]

Nice looking rig. Can't wait to get mine together.

[BlahBlah]

I had read on the AFG specifically before, but does that go for other handstops as well?

I would say that if the ATF didn't consider an "Angled Fore Grip" to be a "Vertical Fore Grip", a "Hand Stop" certainly is not a "Vertical Fore Grip" either.

[223to45]

That is great looking. I have been planning a almost identical build using most R.A. parts

[Javelin]

Looks good!

[Bullz]

The pistol looks great. I put together a very similar unit using the AAC 9" upper. I went with a pistol over an SBR because I didn't want to deal with NFA designation. I'll post some pictures at when I take some...

Regardless, I thought I would add to the thread as I've received affirmative responses from the ATF regarding the handstop issue. I had sent an email to the ATF for review of certain additions to AR-15 type weapons in a pistol configuration. You don't have to take my word for it either, just send them an email... the turn around was 4 days and you'll get your answers right from the source. Included in the email was references to the applicable legal sections so you can dig deeper if you enjoy reading law.

Anyway, here's the Q&A part of the email. No wishy washy answers here:


Q 1: Can I lawfully attach a Magpul AFG to an AR-15 type pistol?

A 1: Yes.

Q 2: Can I lawfully install rail covers on the rail sections of an AR-15 type pistol?

A 2: Yes.

Q 3: Can I lawfully attach a Knight’s URX hand-stop to an AR-15 type pistol?

A 3: Yes.

Q 4: Can I lawfully install a standard receiver extension on an AR-15 type pistol, provided I do not attach a shoulder stock to the subject pistol?

A 4: Yes.

[KTR03]

[QUOTE=*Disclaimer for AR pistol haters: I would love to have an SBR, but I live in WA... This is a close as I can get.*[/QUOTE]

Nice build. Its not as close as you can get though. Get an SB15 "arm stabilizing brace" heat it up with a heat gun and slid it on your PWS buffer tube. WHen it cools down, you will have a rock solid Arm Stabalizing Brace, that is very stock like.

[Intrepid]

Nice build. Its not as close as you can get though. Get an SB15 "arm stabilizing brace" heat it up with a heat gun and slid it on your PWS buffer tube. WHen it cools down, you will have a rock solid Arm Stabalizing Brace, that is very stock like.

Yeah, I've seen those... Does anyone know if it would fit over my Phase 5 tube? That would be pretty sick.

[KTR03]

Phase 5 tube is actually the best choice. They are a bitch to get on. I use a heat gun. But once they are they are very solid. I would say about 95% as good as a stock On an sbr. If you are in Redmond or Seattle area pm me and I'll show you mine. The added circumference helps keep it snug.

[Shawn.L]

Yeah, I've seen those... Does anyone know if it would fit over my Phase 5 tube? That would be pretty sick.

yes, it will

[quaesitor logica]

I posted a few pics in the 300 pic thread, but I suppose I should do a little write up here for anyone who cares.
I had this built by Rainier Arms using mostly Rainer branded components. As far as I can tell all their components are very nice high end stuff. The parts that are not Rainier are the Phase 5 pistol tube, Umbrella Co. grip, Geissele trigger, Aimpoint PRO, Fortis rail, and Magpul hand stop. Picture time:























*Disclaimer for AR pistol haters: I would love to have an SBR, but I live in WA... This is a close as I can get.*

Your about 75% of the way there. Stick a SIGTAC Pistol brace on it and you will be 90% of the way there. Really nice set up BTW. Cant beat 300 B.O for a pistol or SBR. I hope to add a 300 upper to my pistol soon. How much did your upper run you altogether?