Sig 553 is on the roster, but only 5.56, so is the 7.62x39 banned

dino7813 · Apr 1, 2019

I was thinking about grabbing a Sig 553, but I wanted 7.62x39 which is not listed as a caliber on the roster. So does that mean I’m stuck getting 5.56 if I want one?

This is what is on the roster:

Model: SG 553 Pistol
Model Number: P-553-9B-C-R
Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Ammo Jon · Apr 1, 2019

dino7813 said:
I was thinking about grabbing a Sig 553, but I wanted 7.62x39 which is not listed as a caliber on the roster. So does that mean I’m stuck getting 5.56 if I want one?

This is what is on the roster:

Model: SG 553 Pistol
Model Number: P-553-9B-C-R
Caliber: 5.56 NATO

No leeway unless you want to have your FFL submit the other model/caliber to the MD Roster for consideration.

danb · Apr 1, 2019

Its not banned, It simply means someone needs to submit it for approval. Call them and ask (number on the webpage) and ask whether they would need a sample, otherwise fill out the form and wait until about 8 weeks after the next roster meeting.

dino7813 · Apr 1, 2019

Thank you, that’s very helpful. I noticed in one of the minutes from last year that a new caliber was requested for a gun on the roster, and from the context it doesn’t look like a sample was submitted, and the new caliber was approved...maybe it’s not such a difficult hurdle to get a new caliber added.

MDElite · Apr 1, 2019

If the new caliber is smaller then the already listed caliber you can just fill out the form for a caliber addition. If larger you will need to send the gun.

dino7813 · Apr 1, 2019

Rats. Thank you though for that insight.

danb · Apr 1, 2019

BBestPawn said:
If the new caliber is smaller then the already listed caliber you can just fill out the form for a caliber addition. If larger you will need to send the gun.

April 1?

MDElite · Apr 1, 2019

danb said:
April 1?

It's for your safety :sad20:

danb · Apr 1, 2019

BBestPawn said:
It's for your safety

Sure, and I also think you are selling some .9mm STIs for $9.99 plus tax. I'll take a case at that price.

MDElite · Apr 1, 2019

danb said:
Sure, and I also think you are selling some .9mm STIs for $9.99 plus tax. I'll take a case at that price.

I'll email them to you.

danb · Apr 1, 2019

lol.

In case the OP is confused, just call the roster board (410) 653-4253 and ask (https://mdsp.maryland.gov/organizat...onbureau/licensingdivision/handgunroster.aspx). Seems unlikely you will need a sample, but who knows.

Two things are well known: dont ask for advice on the internet, esp on Apr 1, and the MSP licensing division has no sense of humor.

MDElite · Apr 1, 2019

danb said:
lol.

In case the OP is confused, just call the roster board (410) 653-4253 and ask (https://mdsp.maryland.gov/organizat...onbureau/licensingdivision/handgunroster.aspx). Seems unlikely you will need a sample, but who knows.

Two things are well known: dont ask for advice on the internet, esp on Apr 1, and the MSP licensing division has no sense of humor.

And just in case you think I am April foolzing. When I was filling out forms for the last roster update. I was able to add smaller calibers, but for larger calibers I had to remove them from my forms or submit the firearm.

danb · Apr 1, 2019

BBestPawn said:
And just in case you think I am April foolzing. When I was filling out forms for the last roster update. I was able to add smaller calibers, but for larger calibers I had to remove them from my forms or submit the firearm.

yeah, but those were .40 cal. There are special rules for 40cal in this state to keep gangstas safe.

mrbob1000 · Apr 2, 2019

danb said:
yeah, but those were .40 cal. There are special rules for 40cal in this state to keep gangstas safe.

But what if they have problems that need solving?

https://youtu.be/pSh-XENBLRQ

dino7813 · Apr 9, 2019

danb said:
Its not banned, It simply means someone needs to submit it for approval. Call them and ask (number on the webpage) and ask whether they would need a sample, otherwise fill out the form and wait until about 8 weeks after the next roster meeting.

I called. No sample required for a handgun already on the roster.

dino7813 · Apr 9, 2019

BBestPawn said:
If the new caliber is smaller then the already listed caliber you can just fill out the form for a caliber addition. If larger you will need to send the gun.

I just spoke to Mark Urbanik at the Roster Board, he said all I need to do is send the petition, no sample needed. Maybe something has changed as far as smaller to larger caliber.

danb · Apr 9, 2019

dino7813 said:
I just spoke to Mark Urbanik at the Roster Board, he said all I need to do is send the petition, no sample needed. Maybe something has changed as far as smaller to larger caliber.

I suspect it was April Fools joke.

MDElite · Apr 9, 2019

dino7813 said:
I just spoke to Mark Urbanik at the Roster Board, he said all I need to do is send the petition, no sample needed. Maybe something has changed as far as smaller to larger caliber.

danb said:
I suspect it was April Fools joke.

What can I tell you guys. That's what I was told when I was there. I had to remove 45ACP from a model update since it was only listed as 9mm. The reasoning was that 45 was a larger caliber.

danb · Apr 9, 2019

BBestPawn said:
What can I tell you guys. That's what I was told when I was there. I had to remove 45ACP from a model update since it was only listed as 9mm. The reasoning was that 45 was a larger caliber.

well- Every day parsing the MSP rules is April Fools day, we are the fools.

tmo8320 · Apr 9, 2019

Great info!! Think I might make a little submission myself

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