November 5, 200917 yr Federal law states it must be a over all of 16" and they do consider a brake or compensator a part of the barrel if it's permanently fixed if I am remembering correctly, which I also believe would be NJ legal as well. If you plan to cut , recrown and thread a barrel down yourself, Measure 2 more times then you think you need to and I would add an extra 1/2" over all just in case.
November 5, 200917 yr Author Federal law states it must be a over all of 16" and they do consider a brake or compensator a part of the barrel if it's permanently fixed if I am remembering correctly, which I also believe would be NJ legal as well. If you plan to cut , recrownand thread a barrel down yourself, Measure 2 more times then you think you need to and I would add an extra 1/2" over all just in case. I was just gonna buy a 14.5" barrel, compensator of choice (FSC556 by PWS), and send it to ADCO or take it to a gunsmith.
November 5, 200917 yr I would buy the barrel from adco, and ship them the muzzle comp. I would not want to have a 14.5" barrel in my possession in this state, without the muzzle device attached.
November 5, 200917 yr I would buy the barrel from adco, and ship them the muzzle comp. I would not want to have a 14.5" barrel in my possession in this state, without the muzzle device attached. As far as doing it yourself or taking it to a local smith of your choice, if you chose to I do not think anyone would be coming to kick in your front door looking for you. Hell there is no real reason to take it into a gun shop either it can do to a machine shop or welder to attach the brake and cost you much less.
November 5, 200917 yr Author I would buy the barrel from adco, and ship them the muzzle comp. I would not want to have a 14.5" barrel in my possession in this state, without the muzzle device attached. As far as doing it yourself or taking it to a local smith of your choice, if you chose to I do not think anyone would be coming to kick in your front door looking for you. Hell there is no real reason to take it into a gun shop either it can do to a machine shop or welder to attach the brake and cost you much less. That's what I'm thinking.
November 5, 200917 yr I would buy the barrel from adco, and ship them the muzzle comp. I would not want to have a 14.5" barrel in my possession in this state, without the muzzle device attached. As far as doing it yourself or taking it to a local smith of your choice, if you chose to I do not think anyone would be coming to kick in your front door looking for you. Hell there is no real reason to take it into a gun shop either it can do to a machine shop or welder to attach the brake and cost you much less. Yes and no, the Smith will know exacly how it needs to be pinned and welded, as opposed to the machine Shop/Welder who may screw up your BBL. Pay the extra couple of bucks to make sure it's RIGHT.
November 5, 200917 yr Not here to start an argument but if a professional welder, fabricator cannot tack a brake on then we are in some real trouble here. I have limited experience when I started and was able to get it down without an issue, we are not talking about head spacing a rifle or doing some complex work here.
November 6, 200917 yr Author If I do decide to build a new upper... can I borrow some tools from someone? Also, where is a good place to get a 14" bbl?
November 6, 200917 yr If I do decide to build a new upper... can I borrow some tools from someone? Also, where is a good place to get a 14" bbl? You can buy it directly from Bushmaster or any other Mfg.
November 6, 200917 yr DPMS has a huge selection and they offer a lot of options in the site if you want to get it assembled by them. They also offer free shipping. I would stay away from Del-Ton right now they take weeks to ship anything, even accessories, I just had to cancel an order after a month waiting for them to ship a Magpul grip and a branson compensator. There is also gunbroker many people sell parts there all the time and good prices can be found.
November 6, 200917 yr I would buy the barrel from adco, and ship them the muzzle comp. I would not want to have a 14.5" barrel in my possession in this state, without the muzzle device attached. OK, Im not a lawyer but I dunno about the fear of just having the barrel. its not like its on the gun or anyhting. If you put a 14.5" baarel on the gun then maybe but to just have it in the box it came in...I dunno but I'm not a lawyer as I said so get legal advice
November 7, 200917 yr I would buy the barrel from adco, and ship them the muzzle comp. I would not want to have a 14.5" barrel in my possession in this state, without the muzzle device attached. OK, Im not a lawyer but I dunno about the fear of just having the barrel. its not like its on the gun or anyhting. If you put a 14.5" baarel on the gun then maybe but to just have it in the box it came in...I dunno but I'm not a lawyer as I said so get legal advice Two reasons not to have a 14.5" barrel lying around, especially if you haven't "gotten around" to perm attaching the muzzle device. TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 54. FIREARMS AND WEAPONS 5. A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person. i. A semi-automatic rifle that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following: (1) A folding or telescoping stock; (2) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon; (3) A bayonet mount; (4) A flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and (5) A grenade launcher; Not worth the risk of having a lawyer saying you could attach that barrel to your upper and have an assault rifle. Or accuse you of attempting to make a SBR without a Class 3 license (NFA, whatever it's called) I'm not a lawyer either, I would rather be safe then screwed :twocents-02cents:
November 7, 200917 yr I would buy the barrel from adco, and ship them the muzzle comp. I would not want to have a 14.5" barrel in my possession in this state, without the muzzle device attached. OK, Im not a lawyer but I dunno about the fear of just having the barrel. its not like its on the gun or anyhting. If you put a 14.5" baarel on the gun then maybe but to just have it in the box it came in...I dunno but I'm not a lawyer as I said so get legal advice Two reasons not to have a 14.5" barrel lying around, especially if you haven't "gotten around" to perm attaching the muzzle device. TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY CHAPTER 54. FIREARMS AND WEAPONS 5. A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person. i. A semi-automatic rifle that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following: (1) A folding or telescoping stock; (2) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon; (3) A bayonet mount; (4) A flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and (5) A grenade launcher; Not worth the risk of having a lawyer saying you could attach that barrel to your upper and have an assault rifle. Or accuse you of attempting to make a SBR without a Class 3 license (NFA, whatever it's called) I'm not a lawyer either, I would rather be safe then screwed :twocents-02cents: Agreed
November 7, 200917 yr Not worth the risk of having a lawyer saying you could attach that barrel to your upper and have an assault rifle. Or accuse you of attempting to make a SBR without a Class 3 license (NFA, whatever it's called) You do not require a class 3 FFL in order to own or build or sell a SBR only a $200.00 tax stamp from the ATF the same as owning a legally registered FA weapon. In any event there are more then enough companies that will build you the barrel or upper you want so you can avoid all of this legal crap. My only question is do you guy's expect to be raided at any moment or something? lot's of paranoia I guess we are all good NJ subjects all kept in line and accounted for.
November 8, 200917 yr Not worth the risk of having a lawyer saying you could attach that barrel to your upper and have an assault rifle. Or accuse you of attempting to make a SBR without a Class 3 license (NFA, whatever it's called) You do not require a class 3 FFL in order to own or build or sell a SBR only a $200.00 tax stamp from the ATF the same as owning a legally registered FA weapon. In any event there are more then enough companies that will build you the barrel or upper you want so you can avoid all of this legal crap. My only question is do you guy's expect to be raided at any moment or something? lot's of paranoia I guess we are all good NJ subjects all kept in line and accounted for. What? You don't? A member on this board had the cops show up because a neighbor reported a gunman. What if he had the barrel sitting on his bench and the cops looked around. What if your house catches fire and after the fire, they see "A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person"? My point is, why take the chance? Have the barrel shipped with front post/gas block installed and muzzle device attached. And we are gun owners in NJ - I'm pretty sure we are NOT "all good NJ subjects all kept in line and accounted for". Oh, and never confuse paranoia with preparedness And like I ended my last post :twocents-02cents:
November 8, 200917 yr Umaky I guess I just have a difference of opinion. Gonna have to agree to disagree on this one.
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