bobthefisher
Durka ninja
I’m currently in the process of transferring\obtaining a 45 ACP submachine gun, but do not currently have a 45 submachine gun suppressor. However, I do have a Bowers CAC-9 with their upgraded AIMS mounting system.
So the question is, would it be possible to reclassify the caliber of your suppressor, albeit probably by notifying the ATF of the permanent change? It would definitely be a permanent change, considering you cannot keep extra baffles on hand, as it would be considered suppressor parts to an unregistered suppressor. From a technically aspect, it would be extremely easy to convert the CAC-9 to 45 caliber, as the two setups are essentially identical. All that would be required is the replacement of baffles and the end cap to the larger diameter.
I guess this question goes more along the lines of any permanent caliber conversions of any NFA items. If it’s approved by the ATF, would that person have to change the caliber markings on the NFA item?
We all know barrel and overall lengths can be changed temporarily without ATF notification. However, according to some, even permanent changes to barrel and overall lengths need not be reported to the ATF, it’s just “recommended” per say. Would this also apply to permanent caliber conversions?
I understand the cost\hassle might warrant just getting a 45 submachine gun suppressor anyway, but I’m more curious of the legal aspect at this time.
So the question is, would it be possible to reclassify the caliber of your suppressor, albeit probably by notifying the ATF of the permanent change? It would definitely be a permanent change, considering you cannot keep extra baffles on hand, as it would be considered suppressor parts to an unregistered suppressor. From a technically aspect, it would be extremely easy to convert the CAC-9 to 45 caliber, as the two setups are essentially identical. All that would be required is the replacement of baffles and the end cap to the larger diameter.
I guess this question goes more along the lines of any permanent caliber conversions of any NFA items. If it’s approved by the ATF, would that person have to change the caliber markings on the NFA item?
We all know barrel and overall lengths can be changed temporarily without ATF notification. However, according to some, even permanent changes to barrel and overall lengths need not be reported to the ATF, it’s just “recommended” per say. Would this also apply to permanent caliber conversions?
I understand the cost\hassle might warrant just getting a 45 submachine gun suppressor anyway, but I’m more curious of the legal aspect at this time.
