Han Solo Blaster 22LR Pistol

[calicojack]

Looking to see what it would cost to build a Han Solo 22 pistol. Came up with this list, and even using a Primary Arms red dot and MILSPEC trigger on hand, looks like well over $700 with FFL fees plus tax and shipping.

Lower Receiver	50​	Anderson Manufacturing AR15 Lower Receiver-Multi Cal Anderson Manufacturing AR15 Lower Receiver-Multi Cal www.joeboboutfitters.com
Broom Handle Grip	130​	AR-15 Mercenary™ Broomhandle Han Solo Walnut Grip (Gen 2) Now shipping Gen 2 with enhanced ergonomics! This beautifully crafted grip is inspired by the iconic Mauser C96 “broomhandle” grip made famous by the galactic smuggler and mercenary Han Solo. Although the appearance is a spitting image of its famous counterpart, we’ve designed the Mercenary™... cantoarms.com
Han Solo Parts Kit	146​	Canto Arms Nocturne 22 Blaster Essentials Build Kit This kit includes all the essential hard-to-find parts that are needed to build your Han Solo 22LR blaster. MG81 Muzzle Device Receiver End Cap Receiver End Plate Quick detach sling mount 22 Barrel Nut Barrel Shroud Anti-jam Charging Handle Barrel Crush Washer Vibra-Tite VC-3, 1.0 mL Parts... cantoarms.com
LPK	30​	CMC Triggers AR-15 Lower Assembly Kit - No Fire Control Group or Grip CMC Triggers AR-15 Lower Assembly Kit - No Fire Control Group or Grip www.joeboboutfitters.com
MILSPEC Trigger (on hand)	0​
PA Red Dot (On hand)	0​
Barrel and Bolt	242​	RTB 4.5" .22LR AR Barrel & Stainless Bolt Group Kit We’ve combined a RTB stainless steel .22LR bolt group with a .22LR 4.5” barrel to provide everything you’ll need for converting your upper to a dedicated .22 long rifle format in one convenient package. The barrel has a 1:16” twist with a ½”-28 TPI muzzle thread and installs in just a few minutes www.righttobear.com
Slick side upper	60​	RTB 9mm / 22LR True Slick Side Upper Receiver The ejection port door is sized for 9mm and 22LR. This stripped upper receiver does not have a shell deflector, nor does it have a forward assist. www.righttobear.com
M&P 15-22 10 round magazine	24​	Smith & Wesson S&W M&P 15-22 22 Long Rifle 10-Round Short Polymer Factory Magazine This is a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 10-round magazine. These 10-round factory magazines feature durable polymer construction and large windows for checking capacity at-a-g gunmagwarehouse.com
sub total	682​

 

[calicojack]

Also see https://www.mdshooters.com/threads/ridiculously-short-22-sbr-upper.264017/post-6597529

 

[teratos]

Lol. Mine is something everyone loves to pick up. It’s completely impractical but stupid fun.

 

[calicojack]

Lol. Mine is something everyone loves to pick up. It’s completely impractical but stupid fun.

What kind of scope did you use?

 

[teratos]

What kind of scope did you use?

Canto Arms 2x20 Blasterscope™ Handgun Pistol Scope w/ Duplex Reticle Black Matte, 1"

This is the pistol scope we recommend side mounting on your Nocturne 22 for that iconic “smuggler look.” The black matte 2.5×20 Blasterscope™ from Canto Arms features a 30/30 Reticle and 1/4 MOA adjustment. It is built to be waterproof, fog proof, and shock proof. It also has fully coated...

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[calicojack]

I suppose you could also make a single-shot 5.56 version of this. Would need to use a MILPSEC BCG and barrel and chop the barrel and have it threaded. 5.56 out of a 4.5" barrel would be - well - something less than optimal.

 

[teratos]

I suppose you could also make a single-shot 5.56 version of this. Would need to use a MILPSEC BCG and barrel and chop the barrel and have it threaded. 5.56 out of a 4.5" barrel would be - well - something less than optimal.

You could. It would be even dumber than the .22, IMO. You’d need a buffer tube.

I admit it’s just a silly novelty.

 

[BurkeM]

For all that trouble, do it in .40 caliber or perhaps .357 Sig.

 

[calicojack]

You could. It would be even dumber than the .22, IMO. You’d need a buffer tube.

I admit it’s just a silly novelty.

I THINK (would have to research) you could do this w/o a buffer tube becuase the bolt would remain locked; no gas tube/system to push the bolt open. You would charge the weapon between shots.
[EDIT] Never mind - still need a buffer tube or some other kind of bolt like BRN 180 or something.
[EDIT 2] How the hell do you do strike through formatting? Used to be <s>something</s>

 

[teratos]

I THINK (would have to research) you could do this w/o a buffer tube becuase the bolt would remain locked; no gas tube/system to push the bolt open. You would charge the weapon between shots.

You still need a spring for the BCG.

Could probably work on some AR-180 style BCG.

 

[calicojack]

You still need a spring for the BCG.

Could probably work on some AR-180 style BCG.

Yeah.

 

[calicojack]

You still need a spring for the BCG.

Could probably work on some AR-180 style BCG.

Glad to see that you volunteered to do a BRN-180 Han Solo build. Looking forward to see the pics

Kidding.

Well, half kidding.

 

[Huckleberry]

For all that trouble, do it in .40 caliber or perhaps .357 Sig.

That would definitely turn the Gheyness up to 11

 

[teratos]

Glad to see that you volunteered to do a BRN-180 Han Solo build. Looking forward to see the pics

Kidding.

Well, half kidding.

I have a BRN-180 upper. Not chopping it up. Lol.

 

[E.Shell]

OP, your LRPK needs an FCG.

 

[camo556]

Mine is stupid fun and very popular. I used CMMG .22 BCG and barrel.

$650 all-in sounds about right.

The Canto arms 2x20 pistol scope mounted canted is canon, but people have a hard time shooting it, so i went with a reflex red dot.

Edit: and with your wear and carry you can carry it in a thigh rig.

 

[teratos]

Mine is stupid fun and very popular. I used CMMG .22 BCG and barrel.

$650 all-in sounds about right.

The Canto arms 2x20 pistol scope mounted canted is canon, but people have a hard time shooting it, so i went with a reflex red dot.

Edit: and with your wear and carry you can carry it in a thigh rig.

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[camo556]

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lmao. I thought about buying those but they are no bueno at AGC. booo!

 

[brianns]

Canto Arms 2x20 Blasterscope™ Handgun Pistol Scope w/ Duplex Reticle Black Matte, 1"

This is the pistol scope we recommend side mounting on your Nocturne 22 for that iconic “smuggler look.” The black matte 2.5×20 Blasterscope™ from Canto Arms features a 30/30 Reticle and 1/4 MOA adjustment. It is built to be waterproof, fog proof, and shock proof. It also has fully coated...

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Did you mount it offset from centerline?

 

[-Z/28-]

I feel like it'd look cooler if someone made a 22lr conversion for a pistol caliber AR with smaller magwell. To my knowledge though, none exist.