Ar Pistol

Ak74u · Nov 28, 2015

I was looking to build an ar pistol but not sure what I have to do in MD paperwork wise. Does anyone know what lowers/makes are approved on the handgun roster?

DaemonAssassin · Nov 28, 2015

Ak74u said:
I was looking to build an ar pistol but not sure what I have to do in MD paperwork wise. Does anyone know what lowers/makes are approved on the handgun roster?

Stripped lowers are sold at gun stores on the 77R, meaning that they are considered a regulated firearm. Do not mention that you are going to build a pistol, because the FFL might ask for an HQL. You fill out the 77R an a 4473, then you wait until the 8th calendar day to pick it up from the FFL.

Stripped lowers are not on the handgun roster, because they do not need to be, because they can be built into a rifle or a pistol.

As long as you are building an HBAR (rifle) or a pistol from your stripped AR lower, you will not run afoul of MD law.

Once you have the lower at home, proceed to build it how you want it.

Be sure to buy your lower from an IP on MDS. Look at the Industry Partner section on the main page of the forum, then find one that is close to you.

Ak74u · Nov 28, 2015

Thanks for the help

DaemonAssassin · Nov 28, 2015

Ak74u said:
Thanks for the help

Anytime. It's why we are here.

Biggfoot44 · Nov 28, 2015

Or at least build your Pistol as you wish, consistant with Federal law , ie avoid front pistol grip.

outrider58 · Nov 28, 2015

Just make sure the transfer description for that lower doesn't say rifle.

tommy gunn · Nov 28, 2015

Figure out what caliber you want to build too. Ar-15 lowers are regulated so you got your 8 day wait. I'm workin on a dedicated 9mm lower and it was cash and carry. If your feeling a lil crazy you can do an ar-10 pistol but that is a whole nother animal right there. If you need help hit me up I'm in the same area. We are practically neighbors.

BadLuckAintNoCrime · Nov 28, 2015

Enjoy, its a fun build

j_h_smith · Nov 28, 2015

Ak74u said:
I was looking to build an ar pistol but not sure what I have to do in MD paperwork wise. Does anyone know what lowers/makes are approved on the handgun roster?

What caliber are you wanting to build? This will be a determining factor as to what paperwork (if any) you will need.

Good Luck!

DutchV · Nov 28, 2015

AR pistol is loads of fun. Think about a blast deflector for that short barrel.

Ak74u · Dec 1, 2015

I was just trying to keep it 223/556.

tommy gunn · Dec 1, 2015

Ya .223 is gonna be paperwork and wait unless you go with an 80% lower.

wreckdiver · Dec 6, 2015

Considering AR pistols weren't even legal in MD a few years ago, it's a good time to build one. No harder than building an AR rifle. I like the blast and the concussion at an indoor range. It's liking setting off flash bangs in your booth. Always turns heads and everyone wants a turn.

slowz32 · Dec 6, 2015

Some shops list a stripped lower as rifle. Find a new shop if they say that. Make sure its marked "o" for other and you are gtg

DaemonAssassin · Dec 6, 2015

wreckdiver said:
Considering AR pistols weren't even legal in MD a few years ago, it's a good time to build one. No harder than building an AR rifle. I like the blast and the concussion at an indoor range. It's liking setting off flash bangs in your booth. Always turns heads and everyone wants a turn.

They have been legal to build on your own, just not legal to buy or sell one.

BP728 · Dec 29, 2015

So when building an AR pistol it does not have to be compliant with the HBAR law since it will not have a stock, but a buffer on the pistol, correct? An AR pistol can be built basically like a SBR but needs to have a buffer instead? Is that valid??

dontpanic · Dec 29, 2015

BP728 said:
So when building an AR pistol it does not have to be compliant with the HBAR law since it will not have a stock, but a buffer on the pistol, correct? An AR pistol can be built basically like a SBR but needs to have a buffer instead? Is that valid??

Basically. Yes, you should have a pistol buffer tube. And of course, no stock.

The biggest difference is there is no OAL rewuirement with pistols. You can use whatever length barrel you want.

DutchV · Dec 29, 2015

Correct. Any barrel profile is fine. And no stock - a pistol-specific buffer tube is the simplest answer.

BP728 · Dec 30, 2015

DutchV said:
Correct. Any barrel profile is fine. And no stock - a pistol-specific buffer tube is the simplest answer.

dontpanic said:
Basically. Yes, you should have a pistol buffer tube. And of course, no stock.

The biggest difference is there is no OAL rewuirement with pistols. You can use whatever length barrel you want.

Wow.... what an a$$ backwards law requiring a hbar on a carbine length AR15 . Thank you for solidifying my understanding. I just got my first handgun finally, maybe ill look into building an AR pistol or rifle.

outrider58 · Dec 30, 2015

BP728 said:
Wow.... what an a$$ backwards law requiring a hbar on a carbine length AR15 . Thank you for solidifying my understanding. I just got my first handgun finally, maybe ill look into building an AR pistol or rifle.

Just be advised. ARs that start out as rifles, can not become pistols. An AR that starts out as a pistol, can become a rifle, and returned back into a pistol, if you so desire.

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