How so? It's legal to own a post ban YHM AR in MA as long as it's neutralized.
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Exactly.
Here's how I look at it. I own 3 pre-ban lowers. And if I lived in MA all my life I'd have never bothered to get them.
Here's why:
1) Collapsible stocks suck. Seriously. Why anyone whose job isn't to climb out of a tank, or clear rooms with body armor on would want a collapsible stock is beyond me. You get a better cheek weld with a standard A2 stock. Or if you want something that looks sexier, lets face it we all do, then get a Vltor rifle modstock.
2) Bayonet lugs . . . enough said.
3) Flash suppressors vs compensators/brakes - the flash suppressor will help you only at night. A muzzle brake will help you shoot better all the time, day or night. Given the option, some of the worlds best militaries choose brakes over flash suppressors.
4) threaded bbl - this is the one "evil" feature that I really want. This is why I bought pre-ban. I like shooting with suppressors. Its fun, the gun is more neighborly, and its great for new shooters. However in MA, I can't have a suppressor, so the one reason for owning a pre-ban gun is eliminated.
This is a pre-ban gun of mine with a brake and a fixed stock. Its a kick to shoot. And that 10.5" bbl with the brake is VERY loud.
And here is why I want a threaded bbl. With standard 5.56 ammo, its about as loud as a 10/22 and the recoil is reduced as much as with a muzzle brake.
But unfortunately, my cans are back in CT at the home of someone who is listed as a trustee on the trust that owns my NFA stuff.
So if I was in the market for a gun now, it would have a Vltor rifle modstock, I'd whack the bayonet lug off, and I'd pin and weld the brake of my choice onto the bbl.
One thing I wouldn't do is pin a crappy military style telescoping stock in place. Thats the worst of all worlds.
Don
p.s. just some added info re the stuff I suggested.
a) bayonet lug removal is very easy. Use a hack saw or a dremel. Then dress the flat and smooth the edges with a file. Finally, hit it with some cold blue and you are done.
b) pinning and welding - most brakes come with a pilot hole already in the base of the brake. This hole acts as a guide when you drill, so you don't even need a drill press. You only need to drill into the bbl 1/8" for the roll pin to get a good purchase. Finally, you drop a dot of weld on the roll pin hole using a flux core MIG welder that you can buy at harbor freight for $90. Keep in mind, the weld is just to limit access to the roll pin. You are NOT welding the brake to the bbl.
This is not rocket surgery, although it is best to practice on black steel pipe scraps before you attempt on a real gun and if you are using flux core wire, protect the rest of the gun from spatter.
Once the dot of weld is in place, you dress it with a file and cold blue. If you want to change the brake, the weld and roll pin can be drilled out in about 15 minutes. A drill press is necessary for this step. Hope this helps.