I hope that place likes you, making them look back through all their records for you...
The verdict is in: it's listed as "rifle receiver" in the records.
I haven't bought an AR or lower since this purchase in 2008. I think I'll just get a stripped lower and put all the parts I have in it, then move forward with my project. I have no idea what receivers are "good enough."
Here's a new question: let's say I sell the receiver (that I have now, which was documented as a "rifle receiver") to an FFL or transfer it to someone else through an FFL. If they list it as a receiver in their records, would it then be just a receiver thereafter, or would the paper trail from the original FFL's records make it still a rifle? How would the next guy who bought it even know?
The verdict is in: it's listed as "rifle receiver" in the records.
So, I'm screwed for using this thing to just slap an upper and pistol brace on it to make a sweet "pistol."
I haven't bought an AR or lower since this purchase in 2008. I think I'll just get a stripped lower and put all the parts I have in it, then move forward with my project. I have no idea what receivers are "good enough."
Here's a new question: let's say I sell the receiver (that I have now, which was documented as a "rifle receiver") to an FFL or transfer it to someone else through an FFL. If they list it as a receiver in their records, would it then be just a receiver thereafter, or would the paper trail from the original FFL's records make it still a rifle? How would the next guy who bought it even know?
...I think I'll just get a stripped lower and put all the parts I have in it, then move forward with my project...
PSA's are "good enough" and stripped lowers are on sale right now for $39.95 I believe.
Your next question is very interesting.
Especially if you stripped your current receiver, then sell it through an FFL, I'd be willing to bet they would list it as a receiver.
Technically the FFL should probably ask about the original classification, but I doubt one would.
Once listed as a receiver, they new owner should be good to build whatever they choose.
Interesting question.
I'd write the ATF and ask them. I still don't believe an FFL is who makes the determination on whether it is a rifle or a receiver by what they decided to write on their paperwork.
Might be worth putting a WTB add in the classifieds for a stripped lower?
Similarly, might shop for for an upper to go on the RRA in the classy's?
Maybe some knife trading for guns or parts?
We're already in "sell a bunch of stuff" mode here. Looking for a lower here is a good idea. I have a particular upper I want though (BCM 11.5 lightweight, MLOK handguard), so I don't know if I'll have much luck finding one in like new condition. Who knows?[/FONT]
I recently finished a pistol with this same BCM upper. Build quality is top notch. If you're interested in trying it out I'd be happy to meet up sometime.
I will give you a tidy sum of $25 for that firearm, sir!
You're just a tad bit low on the offer but I"ll think about it.
I switched up the configuration slightly since that pic was taken. I had slapped it on an existing lower just to get the photo. Since then I've built a dedicated lower for it with the BCM enhanced lpk.
I've also taken the red dot off for now. I recently added MBUS sights for it, but need to get it sighted in for a proper co-witness.
Just let me know if you want to shoot it some time. I definitely recommend the BCM upper. This is the model I have.
https://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-11-5-Carbine-ELWF-MLOK-FLUTED-p/bcm-urg-11elwf-mcmr10.htm