Dumb question from someone who grew up in a blue state:
AR-15 rifles are still legal; why would you mod a pistol into a rifle?
Exactly
It's a great excuse to buy another rifle, IMHO.
Because this is a Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) without the stupid NFA stamp and paperwork.
SBRs are rifles that have a barrel shorter than 16”. Just need a Krink version for us AK fans.
Well, at the very least to have a rifle with a barrel shorter than 16 inches requires a $200 tax stamp from the ATF which takes anywhere from 8 to 12 months to get. And then there’s the hassle of owning that NFA firearm.
An AR pistol has no such drawbacks. An AR pistol that can be fired comfortably from the shoulder is the best of both worlds.
Some people prefer short barrels, hence the SB designation. To own a short barrel rifle requires special permits. It appears that you can put a stock on the recoil tube of a AR style pistol without losing dthe pistol designation.
Thanks for all the informative replies!
So it fits in your car’s center console for your drive to the city.