Is an AR barrel sold as A2 MD legal?

[magnumpi]

Colt A2 barrels I have seen are advertised as HBAR. How about this one from PSA? It says A2 but no mention of HBAR. MD legal?

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-mid-length-1-7-stainless-freedom-upper-with-bcg-and-ch.html

 

[mvee]

I think these are thin under the handguard so they are not H-bar barrels. Not good for post 13 builds

 

[danb]

The upper is legal. It's when you mate it with a lower that it becomes a big problem.

 

[Melnic]

I thought someone had mentioned you can call them and get an HBAR instead of an A2. Call and ask.

 

[Boom Boom]

The upper is legal. It's when you mate it with a lower that it becomes a big problem.

Only if the lower was purchased on or after 10/1/13. Can buy any uppers you want (ignoring NFA stuff) for lowers you owned before 10/1/13.

 

[Schipperke]

 

[magnumpi]

Thanks for the replies. I should have clarified, this would be for a post 10/1/13 lower. I'm pretty sure this barrel is the same profile/diameter as a Colt A2 HBAR but I guess if it's not marked HBAR or advertised that way it would be a no go. Ridiculous Maryland laws, but gotta play by their rules til I escape from the evil regime!
I'm finding that HBAR barreled uppers in .556 are harder to come by at budget build prices. Lots of deals on M4 contour barrels.

 

[mvee]

Thanks for the replies. I should have clarified, this would be for a post 10/1/13 lower. I'm pretty sure this barrel is the same profile/diameter as a Colt A2 HBAR but I guess if it's not marked HBAR or advertised that way it would be a no go. Ridiculous Maryland laws, but gotta play by their rules til I escape from the evil regime!
I'm finding that HBAR barreled uppers in .556 are harder to come by at budget build prices. Lots of deals on M4 contour barrels.

I’m pretty sure that this is thinner beneath the Handguard. http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-mid-stainless-steel-5-56-nato-1-8-barrel-assembly.html

 

[Vile Shadow]

Thanks for the replies. I should have clarified, this would be for a post 10/1/13 lower. I'm pretty sure this barrel is the same profile/diameter as a Colt A2 HBAR but I guess if it's not marked HBAR or advertised that way it would be a no go. Ridiculous Maryland laws, but gotta play by their rules til I escape from the evil regime!
I'm finding that HBAR barreled uppers in .556 are harder to come by at budget build prices. Lots of deals on M4 contour barrels.

What’s it look like under the handguard? Couldn’t tell ya nuthin’ without knowin’ that.

If its .750” from the barrel nut out to the gas block, it’s good.

 

[balttigger]

.750 from the gas block out (.730 actually). Unable to mount a flare launcher. IMO you are GTG. And as mentioned above, engrave or stamp HBAR on it before you assemble and you are golden.

 

[outrider58]

Stop it.

 

[red_]

I found a 16” barrel on PSA, stamped:
“HBAR PSA 1/7” or some such... without it shamelessly stamped so obviously across the finish, I wouldn’t even bring it in my house. This is an 80% build too, so there’s no chance of the receiver being stamped. However, it’s possible you could have one of those compliance etchings done to advertise the HBAR- and it better be one!!

All in all, I ended up with a 16” carbine, telescoping stock, a bunch of standard mags (purchased by driving to Charles Town), and all legal. Of course that is an absolute standard setup (minus the “ghost” part), but Maryland loves their, er... “standards.”

If you live in Maryland, then you know better than to even consider tiptoeing through technicalities. Move to WV! Do not be the test case. Cheers and good luck.


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[red_]

Here’s that barrel

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-...-barrel-assembly-5-56-nato-1-7-h-bar-psa.html


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[crasher]

I thought someone had mentioned you can call them and get an HBAR instead of an A2. Call and ask.

I've asked about HBAR barrels or uppers back in stock, they said as late as 2 weeks ago they have no info and no plans any time soon.

I'm in the same boat regarding a build as 'red' above me, and my last few questions to PSA were about the barrel in the link he posted.

That's the barrel I need for the build, and I haven't found anything approximating it for less than several hundred dollars more, or needing to have the front gasblock sourced and sent to someplace like ADCO for additional steps.

 

[Boom Boom]

What about this Del-Ton? It's MD-legal. https://www.del-ton.com/Del_Ton_Barrel_Kit_p/kt1002.htm

 

[Ranchero50]

I've asked about HBAR barrels or uppers back in stock, they said as late as 2 weeks ago they have no info and no plans any time soon.

I'm in the same boat regarding a build as 'red' above me, and my last few questions to PSA were about the barrel in the link he posted.

That's the barrel I need for the build, and I haven't found anything approximating it for less than several hundred dollars more, or needing to have the front gasblock sourced and sent to someplace like ADCO for additional steps.

Just keep checking back. I bought that barrel from PSA just without the sight for $75. Swapped my sight onto it and drilled / reamed the holes once aligned and all was good..

PS, ended up cutting down the original carbine barrel for a pistol build.

 

[crasher]

What about this Del-Ton? It's MD-legal. https://www.del-ton.com/Del_Ton_Barrel_Kit_p/kt1002.htm

Thanks.
They've been OOS for a while, as recently as few days ago.

 

[DutchV]

Windham has a few that are HBAR. Here's one of them:

https://shop.windhamweaponry.com/collections/barrels-parts/products/kit-ba16hb#axzz57bz6pAng

Not especially cheap, but neither is ammo. I'd rather have a decent barrel than waste a bunch of time and ammo on a questionable one.

 

[Schipperke]

Stop it.

Stamp it

 

[hermyjoe]

I have bought a few "budget" set ups from delta team tactical in Utah. only warning is don't be in a hurry...slow at shipping