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Posted: 6/6/2001 1:04:30 PM EDT
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Trimming the barrel will very likely increase muzzle flash/blast. Since you can't legally mount a flash suppressor on a post-ban, is trimming really worth it?
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Posted: 6/6/2001 1:07:42 PM EDT
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Speaking from a legal perspective, it would be legal to shorten the barrel as long as it remains over 16" and the overall length over 26", *provided* your STATE doesn't have restrictions above the federal NFA restrictions.
The PRK, for example, considers any rifle less than 30" to be an AW. -Troy |
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Posted: 6/6/2001 1:16:47 PM EDT
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I'm from OH. I'm not concerned about the muzzle flash. You can permanently mount a flash suppressor. I'm more concerned about the length and was wondering if it was ok.
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Posted: 6/6/2001 1:33:34 PM EDT
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You can permanently mount a flash suppressor Is that your final answer? Bzzzt. I'm sorry. You didn't win the yacht, but we will give you a years supply of Turtle Wax as a consolation prize. [:)] A flash supressor, whether permanently attached or threaded on, is a prohibited assault feature in and of itself. |
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Posted: 6/6/2001 4:04:22 PM EDT
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My apologies, but those sure seem like flash suppressors on those post-ban STG-58s. Or in our PC world do we just call them "Muzzle Breaks"? My understanding is that it it OK if it is permanent. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?id=26824#lastPost
Excuse me *cough* permanently attach a "muzzle break"... |
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Posted: 6/6/2001 5:04:56 PM EDT
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There are lots of muzzle attatchments that LOOK like the original GI issue flash suppressor, but DO NOT reduce flash.
From what I've read, here's the general rule for pistol gripped post ban rifles: You call it a muzzle brake. You can call it a compensator. You can call it a snow-cone maker. But if the ATF determines it reduces flash, they'll call it a felony. |
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