Buying vs cutting?

[wax_job]

I have a ps90 that I want to shorten.

What are the implications to trying to SBR the current setup, versus buying a p90 barrel?

I am guessing that I will have to engrave either way... But sorta leaning toward a new p90 barrel.

Thoughts?

[BPTactical]

Buy the P90 barrel. The barrel nut/barrel/flashider configuration precludes easily shortening it.
Add to this the flashider/shroud being pinned and done so in a fashion that makes it near impossible to re-use it after depinning it.

[Great-Kazoo]

What is the most cost effective way to do it? Outside the paperwork / tax stamp. With a cut bbl you , if decide to unregister it , need a 16" one. With the extra bbl it's an easy swap.


^^ or ask a qualified gunsmith, what's cheaper^

[wax_job]

Thanks Jim/BP!

I think you two have me looking for a p90 barrel now. I like the option if going back.

...now where to find one.

[BPTactical]

The factory barrel and flashhider will be trash after removal. The flashider is actually the barrel nut, it shrouds the barrel completely and screws into the receiver securing the barrel. The actual barrel just looks like a 16" piece of 1/8th" pipe. It is also blind pinned and the pin is extremely difficult to remove and keep the barrel intact. The last one I did I nicked the bore and killed the barrel.

[wax_job]

Aaand.... I'm back...

Quick search shows p90 bbl going for 900-1600.

Hmm.... Why are awesome things so expensive?!?

[BPTactical]

Aaand.... I'm back...


Hmm.... Why are awesome things so expensive?!?

Its the alloy its made of.

Unobtainium.

[Hoser]

Have TROS do it for you. They specialize in PS-90 conversions.

[paddywagon]

I am having TROS cut mine when I get my stamp back as well.

[wax_job]

Well holey moley folks, I just got my f4 back... Wow. So I remember that I started this thread the day I sent in paperwork (thanks Rob! - nfatrustguy )

Now Chris (silent precision) says I can come claim my sparrow. Looks like it was about 9mo for me.

[paddywagon]

Sweet! I'm thinking mine should be here any day as well for my PS90.

[HoneyBadger]

, if decide to unregister it
What's that?

[SAnd]

What is the most cost effective way to do it? Outside the paperwork / tax stamp. With a cut bbl you , if decide to unregister it , need a 16" one. With the extra bbl it's an easy swap.


^^ or ask a qualified gunsmith, what's cheaper^
If you register a SPR or SBS using a Form 1 you can put your makers mark on the barrel. It has to be visible, not covered by a grip or something. That way our markings will not be on the gun if you ever decide to 'unregister' it by changing the barrel. On the other hand any short barrel you install will have to be marked.

[Great-Kazoo]

What's that?

Removing from the NFA rolls / list. I took a 590 off to sell. While nopt required, i notified ATF, for peace of mind.

http://www.atf.gov/files/firearms/faq/national-firearms-act-short-barreled-rifles-shotguns.html



There is no requirement for the possessor of a registered NFA firearm to notify ATF that the firearm has been removed from the purview of the NFA. However, ATF recommends the possessor notify the NFA Branch of such changes in writing so that the possessor is not mistakenly identified as the owner if the firearm is later used in a crime. If, at the time of transfer, the firearm does not meet the definition of a SBR, it should be transferred without filing the NFA transfer application and without payment of the transfer tax


Q: Who is responsible for notifying the NFA Branch when I transfer the GCA firearm to a FFL or another individual? There is no requirement that the transferor or transferee of a GCA firearm notify the NFA branch of a transfer or that either party determine whether the firearm was previously registered under the NFA. There is no also no requirement for the registrant or possessor of a NFA firearm to notify ATF of the removal of features that caused the firearm to be subject to the NFA; however, ATF recommends the owner notify the NFA Branch in writing if a firearm is permanently removed from the NFA.