Kingjamez
Gun Builder
I don't see any reason that MSP would change the <16", after 1985 rule for the Handgun roster board. If they hold that it applies to SBR's then they're going to say the same thing for MG's.
It's an easy fix though. Just get the upper from the FFL after they receive it. Pin/Weld the barrel to 16"+, or replace the upper with a 16"+ barreled version. Then have the FFL (who the ATF believes is the current transferee) send a note to the NFA branch noting the barrel length change, and then begin the form 4 to yourself with the updated barrel length information.
A few extra hoops, but still 100% legal.
-Jim
It's an easy fix though. Just get the upper from the FFL after they receive it. Pin/Weld the barrel to 16"+, or replace the upper with a 16"+ barreled version. Then have the FFL (who the ATF believes is the current transferee) send a note to the NFA branch noting the barrel length change, and then begin the form 4 to yourself with the updated barrel length information.
A few extra hoops, but still 100% legal.
-Jim