AR15 build questions

kb0zos · July 21st, 2006, 08:21 AM

Since the AWB passed by the wayside is it legal now to put a preban upper on a postban lower? The BATFE website did not have any clearly written info that I can find, I was hoping that someone here would be able to help.

Eddie A. · July 21st, 2006, 08:27 AM

Since the ban was lifted I don't see any reason that you can't put the post ban upper on the pre ban lower. What's the barrel length on the new upper? I think the only restriction left is that it cnad be shorter than 16.5".

kb0zos · July 21st, 2006, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie A.

Since the ban was lifted I don't see any reason that you can't put the post ban upper on the pre ban lower. What's the barrel length on the new upper? I think the only restriction left is that it cnad be shorter than 16.5".

I am wanting to put a 16" "dissipator" on it. I assume the overall is more than 16.5"

David III · July 21st, 2006, 10:15 AM

Yes, it's legal to do so (except in a few places where the state has written its own assault ban laws.... like NY). A 16" like you're talking about is fine.

MattLarson · July 21st, 2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie A.

Since the ban was lifted I don't see any reason that you can't put the post ban upper on the pre ban lower. What's the barrel length on the new upper? I think the only restriction left is that it cnad be shorter than 16.5".

Overall barrel length must be 16". The barrel itself can be shorter that 16" if a permanently attached muzzle device is used to bring the total length to 16".

Most folks go a touch longer for safety. 16.01" is OK. 15.99" is big trouble....

Matt

kb0zos · July 22nd, 2006, 01:22 AM

Thanks for all the quick replies. I was pretty sure it was legit, but wanted to verify... Thanks again.

July 21st, 2006, 08:21 AM	#1
kb0zos New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW MO Posts: 3	AR15 build questions Since the AWB passed by the wayside is it legal now to put a preban upper on a postban lower? The BATFE website did not have any clearly written info that I can find, I was hoping that someone here would be able to help.

July 21st, 2006, 08:27 AM	#2
Eddie A. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 145	Since the ban was lifted I don't see any reason that you can't put the post ban upper on the pre ban lower. What's the barrel length on the new upper? I think the only restriction left is that it cnad be shorter than 16.5". __________________ "I'd rather have my gun and not need it, than need it and not have it"

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July 21st, 2006, 10:15 AM	#4
David III Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sturgeon, MO Posts: 745	Yes, it's legal to do so (except in a few places where the state has written its own assault ban laws.... like NY). A 16" like you're talking about is fine.

July 22nd, 2006, 01:22 AM	#6
kb0zos New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW MO Posts: 3	Thanks for all the quick replies. I was pretty sure it was legit, but wanted to verify... Thanks again.