LWRC M6A2: regulated? Not regulated? I'm lost!

[Schützen]

I really want to get an M6A2 but only if it can be sold "unregistered"/cash-and-carry/etc. Different shops keep telling me different things. One shop told me the barrel is considered heavy so they'll sell it as unregistered but the other shops I checked said since it isn't stamped HBAR, I'd have to jump through MD's hoops.

Has anyone here purchased an LWRC in MD? What was your experience?

I'd like to get the Northwest Tactical Limited Edition version but I'd need an FFL. The shop that told me they'd sell an LWRC unregistered doesn't do transfers. Shops that do transfers can't tell me if they can sell it as such or not. So I'm kind of lost. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[Calengor]

I really want to get an M6A2 but only if it can be sold "unregistered"/cash-and-carry/etc. Different shops keep telling me different things. One shop told me the barrel is considered heavy so they'll sell it as unregistered but the other shops I checked said since it isn't stamped HBAR, I'd have to jump through MD's hoops.

Has anyone here purchased an LWRC in MD? What was your experience?

I'd like to get the Northwest Tactical Limited Edition version but I'd need an FFL. The shop that told me they'd sell an LWRC unregistered doesn't do transfers. Shops that do transfers can't tell me if they can sell it as such or not. So I'm kind of lost. Any thoughts? Thanks.

You're unlikely to find someone to transfer it to you unregulated. Under 21? The NWT American Snipers Edition ones are ridiculously sweet rifles.

 

[IlikeNFA]

Needs to say HBAR from what I know. Its regulated man, sorry.

 

[Schützen]

You're unlikely to find someone to transfer it to you unregulated. Under 21? The NWT American Snipers Edition ones are ridiculously sweet rifles.

Over 21. I'm not trying to get the FFL holder in trouble, I just don't know what the rifle is actually considered. Since I've heard conflicting things, is it solely the discretion of the seller or what?

And yes, that American Snipers Edition...

 

[Calengor]

Over 21. I'm not trying to get the FFL holder in trouble, I just don't know what the rifle is actually considered. Since I've heard conflicting things, is it solely the discretion of the seller or what?

And yes, that American Snipers Edition...

If you're over 21 then what's the big deal with dancing the 7-day dance? It's really not as bad as it seems, I've done it twice in the past couple of months (M6A3 and a stripped lower).

 

[Tconfo]

I think it needs to be stamped HBAR on the barrel and reciever to be considered a sporting rifle. I could be wrong about the reciever. It could be heavy to see and touch but from what I gather no stamp=regulated

 

[Calengor]

Here's a pic of them so people know wtf you're talking about.

 

[Tconfo]

They are sweeet!

 

[Schützen]

If you're over 21 then what's the big deal with dancing the 7-day dance? It's really not as bad as it seems, I've done it twice in the past couple of months (M6A3 and a stripped lower).

I dont want to be on that "list"

 

[Justpassing]

i jizzed @pic

 

[smokedog]

Nice looking rifle. Just do the 7 day wait and go ahead and get one and enjoy it.

 

[Norton]

It's not whether it IS regulated or not. The important thing is whether it is >interpreted< as regulated by the MSP......which it is.

 

[Calengor]

I dont want to be on that "list"

Yeah, if you're that paranoid, you're probably already on plenty of lists.

As an old college roommate of mine once said: Man up and touch the poop.

 

[Tconfo]

I would wait 7 days for one no problem. Where are you picking it up?

 

[smokey]

I dont want to be on that "list"

hahaha because everyone knows govt doesnt have access to the 4473's kept at the shops

 

[Calengor]

I would wait 7 days for one no problem. Where are you picking it up?

Here's a link to where you can get one.

2 Versions, 2 Lengths:

M6A2 version: Standard Barrel, Carbine length gas system.

M6A2-S version: Spiral fluted barrel, midlength gas system.

They come in 14.5" with permanently attached Flash Hider or 16.1"

Oh, and I should add that Matt and Marcy at Northwest Tactical are a pleasure to deal with and the price they're selling these at is a steal for all the features included. If I hadn't just bought an M6A3 from them I would seriously be considering dropping the money for one of these with the spiral fluting.

 

[Schützen]

haha good points

What are your thoughts on fluted barrels? I don't like them, I'd rather have the stronger unfluted barrel, but I like the other features of the A2-S.

 

[Markp]

It's not whether it IS regulated or not. The important thing is whether it is >interpreted< as regulated by the MSP......which it is.

Just curious, did MSP state somewhere that if it is not stamped HBAR on the barrel that it is regulated? I don't know of any guidance stating that or contradicting that, but I don't know any guidance that dictates what is a copy of an HBAR sporter either.

Since you seem to be in the know on this, what's the official word from MSP? It would be interesting to know if they have published anything stating what constitutes a copy of an HBAR sporter or an Colt AR-15 or Colt CAR-15.

Mark

PS - I think MSP enjoys a good mystery!

 

[smokey]

haha good points

What are your thoughts on fluted barrels? I don't like them, I'd rather have the stronger unfluted barrel, but I like the other features of the A2-S.

fluted are just about as strong as the parent barrel, but have more surface area to cool down faster and less weight...plus they look neat. what's not to like?

 

[Schützen]

fluted are just about as strong as the parent barrel, but have more surface area to cool down faster and less weight...plus they look neat. what's not to like?

Meh, it's a gimmick to me. It may cool down faster but it'll also heat up faster. I'd just rather have the unmolested barrel. Barrels do flex and there's no question that the parent barrel is stronger. Would the difference between the two really be put to the test by me? It's highly unlikely but I'm just picky like that.