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2/11/2016 7:59:22 PM EDT
I have a Colt  Pre-Ban, AR-15 H-Bar.  I would like to convert it to a suppressed carbine.  Can anyone tell me or point me to a string on this board that answers my questions?
LO
2/11/2016 8:05:22 PM EDT
[#1]
The NFA forums under the Armory tab might be able to help out.  For the rifle itself, this Build It Yourself is probably a good bet.
2/11/2016 9:26:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Do you need a pre-ban rifle? if not sell it and fund your new build from the proceeds.
2/12/2016 12:57:53 PM EDT
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This +1, I don't think WA needs pre-ban ARs.

Changing a 20" HBAR to a carbine is going to take a bit of work...

Gonna need to change the barrel to a 16" which means you need an upper block and a vice and a good barrel wrench and a torque wrench that does in-lbs.  Then you're gonna need to change the A2 butts tock to a CAR or M4 butt stock meaning your gonna need a butt stock spanner.  And if you have a fixed handle upper and want a flattop with a picatinny rail then you'll need to swap out the upper...

Easier to sell the pre-ban rifle for a good price to someone in a non-free state and buy or build a new one already configured the way you want it.  At very least just buy another upper then all you have to do is swap out the butt stock for a collapsible one.

2/12/2016 1:05:36 PM EDT
[#4]
Just buy another upper.
2/16/2016 10:40:53 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks for the responce and the number of things to ponder.
LO
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