Kimmel AP9 question?

[blkrifle223]

Are the Kimmel AP9 are legal to own in Cali? I'll try searching the site but didn't get answer. Thanks in advance...

[JeffM]

Googled: kimmel ap-9 california

Third link to pop up:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=211692

[JeffM]

Or you could just look here which is linked at the top of the forums:

http://www.calguns.net/caawid/hgflowchart.pdf

[Turbinator]

As configured from the factory, these are not legal as the magazine well sits outside the pistol grip. You would need a fixed 10 round magazine and a bullet button to make it legal.

Turby

[blkrifle223]

Thanks guys for the reply... So from what I understand the kimmel is not on the DOJ list so it is legal to own as long as it is ca compliant? is there a bb available for this one? Where can I find it? Thank you..

[pwall]

To make these compliant, people simply hack off half of the regular mag release, to the point where you can no longer activate it without the use of a tool.

[blkrifle223]

Thanks for the help people... So by cutting the mag release will make it compliant right? Is there any bb available for this?

[pwall]

Once the mag release is cut down, it becomes a BB by definition. If it requires a tool to remove the magazine, its then considered a "fixed" magazine firearm, thus legal (as long as a 10 round or less magazine is used).