AR Post Ban barrel question

[JimmyMac483]

I built my AR many years ago when the Clinton Administration gun ban was in effect. Since the ban was lifted, I have changed out most of the post ban parts. The only thing that remains is an imitation, press on A2 flash suppressor. The barrel length is 16" to the end of the imitation flash suppressor.

Is is possible, or cost effective, to have a gunsmith cut off the imitation flash suppressor and pin or weld an actual working flash suppressor on the end? I am under the impression that permanently attaching it would still count toward my 16" minimum length.

My other option would be to simply buy a new barrel and try and sell the post ban one for a few bucks.

[Photoguy67]

If the barrel is only 16 inches to the end of the flash suppressor, then yes it must be permantly attached or registered as a short barreled rifle. Depending on how the original was attached it might be possible but not desirable to have removed. Personally, I would just get a new upper with a threaded barrel then you can attach what ever flash suppressor or registered suppressor you like.

[JimmyMac483]

That is what I have been leaning towards, but I wanting to check out the gunsmith possibility before I spent the money.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Model 1 Barrel AR-15 223 Remington Heavy Contour 1 in 9" Twist 16" Chrome Moly Matte with Front Sight Pre-Ban - MidwayUSA

Dolomite

[JimmyMac483]

Sounds like a no brainer when you put it that way. Thanks for the info Dolomite!!

[Dolomite_supafly]

Glad I could help.

Dolomite

[JeffsSig]

What is a imitation flash suppressor?

[mikegideon]

Model 1 Barrel AR-15 223 Remington Heavy Contour 1 in 9" Twist 16" Chrome Moly Matte with Front Sight Pre-Ban - MidwayUSA

Dolomite

Or...

Model 1 Sales: 5.56/.223 Lightweight C.A.R. Barrel

I have two of these. It will weigh about a pound less than the heavy contour for a little more money. I'll make you a helluva deal on a slightly used heavy barrel. I keep stubbing my toe on it :-)

[Il Duce]

pick it up off the floor lol

[mikegideon]

pick it up off the floor lol

It's heavy

[JimmyMac483]

I have two of these. It will weigh about a pound less than the heavy contour for a little more money. I'll make you a helluva deal on a slightly used heavy barrel. I keep stubbing my toe on it :-)

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