14.5" Socom HEAVY Barrel - MD Legal?

[11wideglide]

I called MSP and I explained I am building a AR15 rifle on a post 10/1 lower. I asked what is the qualification(s) a barrel must meet in order to be considered a heavy barrel. I was told "As long as the manufacturer OR Store that sold you the barrel has it advertised as a heavy profile barrel than it is MD Legal". I confirmed it with the person I spoke to that it does not have to be stamped and than she repeated the above quote. I also asked if I thought it was questionable would it be beneficial to me to keep a copy of the sales receipt / description, she responded "yes"

Now with that being said I came across the barrel in the link below, advertised as Heavy in multiple places, cannot find anything direct from Colt stating profile. Colt's parts section directs users to Brownells or Midway. Just concerned because it has the "evil" grenade launcher cut. Thoughts anyone?

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...th-sight-tower-sku160000399-71337-146423.aspx

 

[11wideglide]

Update: I did search before posting this, however I just found a thread related to this that the consensus was yes it is in fact MD legal. However I am still open to others views and opinions

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=208369&highlight=socom

 

[dontpanic]

Advertised as heavy profile. If you want it, buy it.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

That is not a Maryland legal barrel.

Advertised as such or not.

The forward undercut is deadly in and of itself.

 

[inkd]

It says heavy profile. Buy it and shoot it.

 

[outrider58]

Buy it. Print that page and save it like it was a stamp, and enjoy shooting it. Make sure, if you are not using it on a pistol or a registered SBR(in which case, it wouldn't need to be Hbar), that you permanently attach a muzzle device that will take you to 16'' of legal barrel length.

 

[inkd]

Buy it. Print that page and save it like it was a stamp, and enjoy shooting it. Make sure, if you are not using it on a pistol or a registered SBR(in which case, it wouldn't need to be Hbar), that you permanently attach a muzzle device that will take you to 16'' of legal barrel length.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Yeah, what he said.

 

[11wideglide]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I do know about the pin/weld. Know anyone in North Baltco / Harco that can do a pin / weld job? I do not have a welder

 

[outrider58]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I do know about the pin/weld. Know anyone in North Baltco / Harco that can do a pin / weld job? I do not have a welder

You could call Scott's Gunsmithing. There are others if you look in the IP section.

https://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=1620754&postcount=1

 

[Ranchero50]

The one in the ad says out of stock, back order only.

 

[outrider58]

The one in the ad says out of stock, back order only.

I found one of those on Google a couple months ago. I can't recall the site. Give it a try. Those barrels don't stick around long.

 

[Ranchero50]

I'm going to run my $75 PSA 16" Hbar. I'd thought about whacking the tip off but think I'm just going to get it together for now.

 

[outrider58]

I'm going to run my $75 PSA 16" Hbar. I'd thought about whacking the tip off but think I'm just going to get it together for now.

Now you've gone and done put yourself in the 'out of context' thread.

 

[cokebuck]

I've been entertaining the idea of building a 458 upper but I just don't know how much I'm going to be able to shoot a $3-$6 round. And no I ain't reloading.

It would make that steel ring a fine tune.

 

[outrider58]

I've been entertaining the idea of building a 458 upper but I just don't know how much I'm going to be able to shoot a $3-$6 round. And no I ain't reloading.

It would make that steel ring a fine tune.

Good for pig killin'

Not so much of a range toy though...

 

[Biggfoot44]

Yes, I would be intrigued by a .458scom. Unless I stumble upon stupid great deal, it is well down the list of $ priorities.

If you don't reload, it would be a " sight in a beginning of season, then only shoot at things that walk on all fours and taste good. Next year buy another box, repeat.

Meanwhile on the original subject :
If you are having this much mental stress over this bbl, don't use one. Plenty of other options out there without the grey .

 

[11wideglide]

1 more question guys, could I legally run a flash suppressor on this barrel, or would it have to be a muzzle brake? Yes it will be perm. attached. Thank you!!!

 

[travistheone]

duffys off falls road in sparks-ish could do it for you no problemo

 

[outrider58]

1 more question guys, could I legally run a flash suppressor on this barrel, or would it have to be a muzzle brake? Yes it will be perm. attached. Thank you!!!

Either one is fine.