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Suppressors SBR

pistolpacknpete

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i know this isnt a supressor question but it is an NFA question, so here it goes. I want to have one of my AR's shortened and put a can on it. my question is can i just chopp the 16inch i have now and register it? or do i need to order and complete upper or complete gun? or just a barrel and register the one of the lowers I have? not sure how that all works.
 
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Where does he say he wants a 7" barrel?

You could chop your 16" but would probably need the gas port opened up as well unless you plan to shoot suppressed most/all the time. I would personally sell it and purchase whatever barrel length upper you intend to use.

You don't need a complete gun unless you want a factory SBR that's already registered as one.
 
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i have like 4 ar's one is three gun, one is a back up for three gun, and one is a trainer for three gun (22) and one is a 20 inch precision/ varminter and i dont really have a "cool" AR so i thought maybe i should build a shorty. i just ordered my first can and already looking at buying another so thats why i want a shorty. just something short supressed that i can shoot for fun no other reason
 
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this is the look i want minus the 9mm
AR_9mm_SBR-new_1.jpg
 
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If you like a DI gun take a look at LMT's MRP system and SBR uppers.... A teensy spendy but te system rocks...

As far as building I personally wouldn't go shorter than 10" as it is known to cause excessive wear on the suppressor baffles and voids a lot of mfr. warranties. If you do build you have to do the paperwork for a Form 1, You have to get the lower you choose engraved with your name/the name of your trust, and our city and state. AFTER you get the form 1 back you can perform your build. While you are doing the barrel swap on the upper bio ahead and put on some rails. A local gunsmith would be good to o to if you have any issues.
 
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You can Form 1 your lower, just dont! buy or shorten up your barrel until you get your form 1 back approved from the atf.

Dont go with a 7" barrel if you want to suppress it. Go minimal 10.25" on the barrel. I went 11" the short barrels are kind of hard on the cans.

I have been around this topic mannny times PM if you need any advice or question.
I think I have posted a pic of my baby on here somewhere.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Texasshooter30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can Form 1 your lower, just dont! buy or shorten up your barrel until you get your form 1 back approved from the atf.

Dont go with a 7" barrel if you want to suppress it. Go minimal 10.25" on the barrel. I went 11" the short barrels are kind of hard on the cans.

I have been around this topic mannny times PM if you need any advice or question.
I think I have posted a pic of my baby on here somewhere. </div></div>

i looked for your rifle but there was no pictures. i would like to see some and know the process exactly and how u did it