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Posted: 11/15/2002 5:42:40 AM EDT
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Hi, Since I can seem to find a search button anymore, I have to ask the following questions: How can I attach a Phantom flash hider to a preban 14.5" barrel to comply with BATF regulation RE: Legal rifle barrel length? Which gunsmith would do it reliably and fast? Any of them live in Northern Virginia? |
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It's a great site for AR15 info. To make it easy for you: groups.msn.com/TheMarylandAR15ShootersSite/howtoattachamuzzlebrake.msnw And the Bardwell ATF letter: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Washington, D.C. 20226 JUN 18 1998 F:FPD:FTB:RAT 3311 Dear Mr. : This refers to your letter of March 31, 1998, in which you ask about permanently attaching a muzzle device to various firearms. A muzzle device, such as a muzzle brake or barrel extension, which is attached to a barrel by means of welding or high temperature silver solder having a melting point of at least 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, is considered to be part of the barrel for purposes of measurement. A seam weld extending at least one-half the circumference of the barrel or four equidistant tack welds around the circumference of the barrel are adequate for this purpose. A firearm having a muzzle brake, cap, or barrel extension permanently attached by those same methods to cover the threads on a barrel, would not be considered to have a threaded muzzle. Please note, however, that any muzzle device or barrel extension which functions as a flash suppressor or grenade launcher would still constitute one of the qualifying features of a semiautomatic assault weapon as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. section 921(a)(30(B). Industrial adhesive products are not an acceptable method for permanently attaching a muzzle device. - 2 - Mr. We trust that the foregoing has been responsive to your inquiry. If you have further questions concerning this matter, please contact us. Sincerely yours, [signed] Edward M. Owen, Jr. Chief, Firearms Technology Branch |
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