I bought my first AR in November last year. I never really cared to own on because I never really stoped to think and learn just how awesome a design they truely are. Since then I wouldnt say I have become a have become obsessed but a fan I am.
Right after buying it, I realized I was in trouble and really needed to keep my head on straight before I started spending like a politian on these things.
After much thinking and research I have decided I'm gonna buy a stripped lower or mill an 80% and first configure it as a blackout pistol. My goal is to keep one receiver and use it in multiple configurations and based on my research building a pistol first allows the builder to switch between rifle and pistol so long as its never configured as an SBR you have no need to get the stamp. To me a short barrel blackout with subs are ideal for defense from an interor space, inside the home, vechile, ext. My orignal purchase was based on the urge to own another up close and personal gun that would be enjoyable and no so spendy to shoot. Mission achieved mostly.
The goal is to have on reciever service 3 uppers... for now.
Pistol length 300aac
16" 556
24" grendel
Based on my understanding the BATFE ruling 2011-4 I can configure these three uppers on a pistol/other lower reciever as long as that receiver begins life set up as a pistol. I'm sure since I'm so late to the dance the band has played this song before. But humor me.
Anyone see any major flaws in my judgement? I know the old saying about a tool designed to do multiple task will do none well but I think an AR may just be the exception due to its very modular design and insane aftermarket support.
Right after buying it, I realized I was in trouble and really needed to keep my head on straight before I started spending like a politian on these things.
After much thinking and research I have decided I'm gonna buy a stripped lower or mill an 80% and first configure it as a blackout pistol. My goal is to keep one receiver and use it in multiple configurations and based on my research building a pistol first allows the builder to switch between rifle and pistol so long as its never configured as an SBR you have no need to get the stamp. To me a short barrel blackout with subs are ideal for defense from an interor space, inside the home, vechile, ext. My orignal purchase was based on the urge to own another up close and personal gun that would be enjoyable and no so spendy to shoot. Mission achieved mostly.
The goal is to have on reciever service 3 uppers... for now.
Pistol length 300aac
16" 556
24" grendel
Based on my understanding the BATFE ruling 2011-4 I can configure these three uppers on a pistol/other lower reciever as long as that receiver begins life set up as a pistol. I'm sure since I'm so late to the dance the band has played this song before. But humor me.
Anyone see any major flaws in my judgement? I know the old saying about a tool designed to do multiple task will do none well but I think an AR may just be the exception due to its very modular design and insane aftermarket support.
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