AtlanticCounty 0 Posted July 31, 2010 What parts of a pistol do you need a pistol permit to buy? Are a new slide and barrel ok to buy without a pistol permit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tj462nj 32 Posted July 31, 2010 need a permit for any part that has a serial number on it, barrel usually do not, some slides do, frames do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted July 31, 2010 The frame has the serial number on it. Think of it as wherever your trigger finger is, that's where the serial number will be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,571 Posted July 31, 2010 THIS should help you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclenunzie 3 Posted July 31, 2010 need a permit for any part that has a serial number on it, barrel usually do not, some slides do, frames do AFAIK, not 100% true. While some guns, notably European manufactured like H&Ks, have serial numbers on frame/receiver, barrel and slide, only the frame/receiver counts legally as a firearm. Thus you can buy all the slides and barrels you want, serialized or not, no permits required. IANAL, so please chime in if I have this wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted July 31, 2010 No pistols come to mind that the slide or barrel are considered the reciever. That is the only part you need a PP for. As with most things there are always exceptions. What pistol specifically are you asking about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted July 31, 2010 No pistols come to mind that the slide or barrel are considered the reciever. That is the only part you need a PP for. As with most things there are always exceptions. What pistol specifically are you asking about? IIRC. the Ruger Standard .22's (MK I, II, III and the variants) all have the serial number only on the upper receiver (slide, barrel). The lower receiver is unmarked. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 31, 2010 no permit needed YET ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlanticCounty 0 Posted July 31, 2010 No pistols come to mind that the slide or barrel are considered the reciever. That is the only part you need a PP for. As with most things there are always exceptions. What pistol specifically are you asking about? Glock 19. Thinking about upgrading the barrel/slide or changing the caliber from 9mm to .40 with these barrels: http://glockstore.com/pgroup_descrip/2_ ... to+Barrel/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlanticCounty 0 Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks for the responses everyone else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted July 31, 2010 On a Glock you are GTG replacing barrel and slide without any need for permits. Bob, didnt think of the rugers, good call. Shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted July 31, 2010 Same for a Sig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 6 Posted July 31, 2010 Bought a 22 conversion for my .45. Slide, barrel, spring, barrel bushing, not permit required, I was told by the dealer when I asked if I needed a permit that" It's not a gun, no permit required." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 31, 2010 ( No pistols come to mind that the slide or barrel are considered the reciever. That is the only part you need a PP for. As with most things there are always exceptions. What pistol specifically are you asking about? ) luger P08 can be fired w/o the frame - barrel , toggle , + fork were considered a firearm under the original gca 68 - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristi 7 Posted August 9, 2010 Glock 19. Thinking about upgrading the barrel/slide or changing the caliber from 9mm to .40 with these barrels: http://glockstore.com/pgroup_descrip/2_ ... to+Barrel/ You need a permit to buy a reciever or a complete pistol, not a slide or barrel. Have you priced out a complete new slide yet? (which is what you'll need to go from 9mm to .40) I'll bet it's close to, or more than, the price of just buying a G23, unless you get a great deal on a used slide somewhere. You'll also need to change a few other internal parts (extractor, ejector, etc.) Unless you're looking for a really customized pistol (stainless slide, match barrel, etc) vs a caliber conversion, it may be far more economical just to get a permit and buy a G23. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jersey_emt 2 Posted August 11, 2010 Yup, everyone is right -- on the vast majority of handguns, the frame is the serialized part that is considered the "firearm" and requires a permit to purchase. Other parts, like the slide, barrel, trigger, etc. do not require permits even if there is a serial number on them (like a Glock pistol). There are a few exceptions, one of which is the Ruger .22 LR pistols, where the upper assembly (the barrel and receiver) is the serialized part and not the grip frame. Another oddball is the SIG Sauer P250, where the "fire control assembly" is the serialized part, allowing you to switch both caliber and frame size without the need for additional permits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites