Franklin Armory CA7, CA11, or CA12?

[CJA1985]

I was interesting in getting one of the Franklin armory ar pistols that are available in CA. I wanted to convert the upper to semi auto and install a mag lock. Which model would work best or what would be advantages/disadvantages to each?

Thanks!

[Oldboyjun]

Get the CA7, it's chambered in 5.56/.223, which is widely available (during normal times) and cheaper than either 300 Blackout or 350 Legend.

[M76]

+1 on CA7

[CJA1985]

Thanks!

[plumbum]

Only reason to get one in .300 or .350 would be to leave it as stock for some kind of tiny manual-action hunting rig - which might only make sense to me!

[Mxant15]

Anyone know where I can get a CA7 right now?

[CJA1985]

[LEAD LAUNCHER]

Ballistically, 5.56 in a 7.5" barrel is not great, and the blast flash and noise is pretty intense.

5.56 not designed for barrels that short. Yes-of course it will still work-but not optimal.

300 black,even without a suppressor is substantially quieter and has less blast and concussion.

It's designed for short barrels.

For this reason,I bought a complete 300 upper for my CA7,which was the only compliant model they had when I bought.

It's awesome shooting both supersonic and subsonic through the same gun.

Yes more expensive. Buy cheap-stack deep and reload too.

Didn't want to mod the stock 5.56 upper,so my plan is cmmg 22lr kit for it.

And if you are worried about the ammo availability/cost issue-which could be a legit worry,then add gas tube to the 5.56 upper as well.

In other words,proper answer is "both" or "all of the above".

Truth be told I am currently researching an additional short barrel upper for my CA7, in 458 Socom,which is also designed for short barrels.

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[dummykid]

wait, we can convert it to semi-auto pistol?

[CJA1985]

[plumbum]

wait, we can convert it to semi-auto pistol?

Follow the flow chart - okay to have a semiautomatic pistol with a threaded barrel as long as magazine is locked and holds 10 or less rounds.

[abinsinia]

Here some in stock, 2 left.

https://www.preppergunshop.com/index.php/franklin-armory-ca7tm-cadoj-approved-ar-pistol-black-5-56nato-7-5-barrel-detachable-10rd-mag/

[UnkleReign]

Here some in stock, 2 left.

https://www.preppergunshop.com/index...able-10rd-mag/

Thanks for posting that. 1 left in stock now.

[SigSauerP226]

Got mine from Prepper. Did you do the offer? I did and they gave it to me quite a bit cheaper!

[UnkleReign]

Got mine from Prepper. Did you do the offer? I did and they gave it to me quite a bit cheaper!

No which offer? Unfortunately I didn't know about an offer and was excited to just find one available since the FA website says 6 week+. Probably too late now..