Is it legal for me to get a 6" barrel threaded by a gunsmith in NJ? It would be fitted to a 5" 1911.

I hesitate to say this - probably just because of the intrinsic NJ Indoctrination that occurs after living here 33 years - but it looks like you'd be OK. The only reference I could find was in the definition of an assault weapon in the Administrative Code, which says this...

 

ii. A semi-automatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at

least two of the following:

(1) An ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;

(2) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor,

forward handgrip, or silencer;

(3) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles the barrel and

that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being

burned;

(4) Manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and/or

(5) A semi-automatic version of an automatic firearm;

 

Since the threaded barrel would only be one evil feature it would seem that you would be good to go. Others please chime in if I'm misinterpreting something - easy to do with NJ's firearms laws.

 

However, since suppressors are illegal, what do you intend to mount on your threaded barrel?

 

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Pizza Bob

 

A compensator (preferably a non-bushing type). It would not be permanently attached as the pistol is a HD gun (comp on the range, removal for nightstand duty). I want to use the same bushing with the 6" barrel as it needs to be fitted.

 

If you can suggest something that might be more effective, I would certainly take it into consideration

is there a government issued 1911 that is full auto? because #2 and #5 combined will make it an assault weapon if there is a full auto version of his 1911.

I've never heard of a full-auto 1911. I suppose a threaded barrel on a Glock would be illegal because there exists a full-auto version. And despite the 1911 being made of steel there's no way it could be over 50oz.

Is it legal for me to get a 6" barrel threaded by a gunsmith in NJ? It would be fitted to a 5" 1911.

 

It is PERFECTLY LEGAL as long as the pistol is not on the ban list or a clone of a weapon on the ban list. The 1911 is not on it so you are good to go. Now if it was a MAC10 or an UZI clone I would suggest otherwise

I've never heard of a full-auto 1911. I suppose a threaded barrel on a Glock would be illegal because there exists a full-auto version. And despite the 1911 being made of steel there's no way it could be over 50oz.

 

dillinger made one, quite successful design.

 

You may run into a cycling issue with the added front weight.

 

 

You may run into a cycling issue with the added front weight.

Looks like someone has tried it. LOL

Looks like someone has tried it. LOL

 

Nope, not me. I know that Glocks have issues with suppressors, thought that 1911s would also. Just a guess.

Due to the barrel or an attached compensator?

How about a glock 21c? It's a compensated .45 , and you can get a regular barrel for it if you don't want it compensated when at your nightstand.

Due to the barrel or an attached compensator?

 

I assumed the threaded barrel was for a fake suppressor, not a compensator. The weight should not matter that much.