building an AR pistol...

[bankfraudguy]

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[beavo451]

I wish to build an AR pistol and have been trying to wrap my head around the rules involved in doing so. I see dealers (spikes, rra, etc) selling stripped receivers marked "pistol" and then just plain ole stripped receivers.

Since the updated ATF transfer form, if I order a "plain ole" stripped receiver from a dealer that does NOT have "pistol" stamped on it, my FFL will mark the new box on 4473 for Receivers.

Then, since it was never a rifle, I can start ordering parts and build an AR pistol out of it.

Is that correct?

Yes
The reason i'm confused is because it seems you can build a pistol from a blank receiver if it's never been a rifle regardless of what's stamped on the side of it. But if that's the case, then why do "pistol" lowers exist?:confused:

To make people feel better about their receivers. You can mark whatever you want on the lower as long as the manufacturer, location of manufacturer, and serial number are there.

[willbird]

I wish to build an AR pistol and have been trying to wrap my head around the rules involved in doing so. I see dealers (spikes, rra, etc) selling stripped receivers marked "pistol" and then just plain ole stripped receivers.

Since the updated ATF transfer form, if I order a "plain ole" stripped receiver from a dealer that does NOT have "pistol" stamped on it, my FFL will mark the new box on 4473 for Receivers.

Then, since it was never a rifle, I can start ordering parts and build an AR pistol out of it.

Is that correct? The reason i'm confused is because it seems you can build a pistol from a blank receiver if it's never been a rifle regardless of what's stamped on the side of it. But if that's the case, then why do "pistol" lowers exist?:confused:

As long as it is a brand new never been used reciever you are good to go. If it is a stripped used receiver you really have no clue to it's past history.

People make up and invent all kinds of things like "pistol registered" etc. I SUPPOSE in some states like MI there may be some extra hoops to jump through in regards to building a pistol.

Bill

[bankfraudguy]

thankyou for the responses. I figured as much since some other forums had the same answers, but I had to make sure. It'll take awhile to amass all the pieces but I'll post a pic once it's done...