superbee 2 Posted October 26, 2012 So my buddy that lives in PA has a Champion (Draco) 5.56/.223 that he converted to a rifle... Fixed stock and a pinned muzzle device legal length. From what read, i can own this in NJ. But i know it says PISTOL on the receiver. Would that be an issue???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted October 26, 2012 Did he put a longer barrel on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superbee 2 Posted October 26, 2012 Not a barrel, but a barrel extension. Basically a brake pinned to legal length. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superbee 2 Posted October 26, 2012 Anybody else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted October 27, 2012 IMO, just because it says pistol on it, doesn't make it a pistol. If it meets all requirements to be a legal rifle in NJ, it is obviously not a pistol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superbee 2 Posted October 27, 2012 IMO, just because it says pistol on it, doesn't make it a pistol. If it meets all requirements to be a legal rifle in NJ, it is obviously not a pistol. Pretty much what i thought, just wanted to hear it from someone else before i commit to buy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,573 Posted October 27, 2012 Legal. Sent from my DROID4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Matrix 105 Posted October 27, 2012 16 inch barrel or short barrel + PERMAMENT WELDED extension = 16 inches then you are good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superbee 2 Posted October 27, 2012 Legal. Sent from my DROID4 Thanks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted October 31, 2012 16 inch barrel or short barrel + PERMAMENT WELDED extension = 16 inches then you are good. this is the key... I would roll the dice only if it is permanent per ATF definition of permanent... as long as that is the case.. then good to go... imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix_iii 0 Posted November 3, 2012 Good to go... but since buying it as a rifle, I do not believe YOU can convert it to a pistol again, ever. As the original owner of a pistol draco (PA), I could convert it to a rifle, and back again, all day long, thanks to new ATF rulings (applying Thompson contender to other guns, finally!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites