AR pistol HELP

[beaker]

Here's mine, C3 Defense lower, with a GunSmoke Enterprises upper. It's a 4 inch buffer tube, which is really short, but I've put a couple hundred rounds thru it without a hiccup. It's 7.5 inches on the barrel. It's a flame thrower!

 

[Big_D]

Nice... My next one will be on a C3 lower I've got. I'd be interested in seeing how long the buffer spring is with that 4" buffer.




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[beaker]

Nice... My next one will be on a C3 lower I've got. I'd be interested in seeing how long the buffer spring is with that 4" buffer.




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Same length as a standard spring. The BCG is machined so the spring fits around it, into the upper. There is no buffer weight assembly, just a spring.

 

[Big_D]

Interesting... If you get a chance post a pic of it.




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[Patronus]

I looked at an AR pistol once but I didn't like that the bolt carrier and buffer were not the same as a standard AR. Is there any reason NOT to build one using stco AR15 BCG and buffer tube/buffer assy?

 

[Big_D]

Most run a standard carbine buffer and bcg. The only thing I've modded on mine buffer wise is the spring length.




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[Big_D]

As far as using a standard buffer tube, you can do it but to remain legal it has to be modded in some way so that you can't just slide a butt stock on. Some simply wrap them in para cord or put heat shrink tubing over them. Having some sort of foam cover over them helps when shooting.



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[Patronus]

So a stock buffer tube is a legal issue unless it is "modified" to prevent a stock? Not too big a deal.

 

[Big_D]

From what I have read and seen, it's ok as long as it can't readily be used with a butt stock. I would HIGHLY suggest you do your own research and verify before doing so though.



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[Patronus]

Cool. Wilco. I've been toying with the idea of an AR pistol because although, I'd prefer an SBR I do NOT want to do the paperwork. So a pistol would be a happy alternative.