Is the sig 716 patrol rifle banned in NJ

I'm not very knowledgeable about AR's but after a google search, it looks to have a flash hider as well as a telescoping stock. So in my opinion, in factory form, no it is not.

 

If you replace the flash hider with a muzzle brake or nut, and pin the stock or put on a fixed stock, you should be good to go.

 

Not 100% sure though. Just my speculation.

You will have to have it sent to a dealer in NJ that can do compliance work. You will need to have the stock pinned to make it fixed, and the flash hider replaced with a permanently attached (pin and/or welded) muzzle break device.

 

edit: oh and 15 round mags

Thanks Guys

If you call Sig, you'll find that they make NJ compliant versions of their rifles. When I spoke to them a couple of months back asking for a 516 patrol, they said they dont make them until they're requested and the average lead time is at least 3x months. Best bet would be to call gun shops in the tri-state and see if perhaps they have any compliant guns in stock. If not, like Dan said, buy a regular one and have a smith make it legal.

I actually just purchased a SIG516 out of state and had the muzzle welded and stocked pinned prior to shipping it to my FFL.

If you replace the flash hider with a muzzle brake or nut, and pin the stock or put on a fixed stock, you should be good to go.

 

Unless I'm mistaken, wouldn't a barrel nut leave the barrel too short to meet federal regulations?

Says the 716 comes with a 16" barrel so you would be legal. If it was a 14.5" barrel, then you would need a muzzle brake to make the barrel legal and not an SBR.