First SSE?

[MrSam]

I'll be doing my first SSE this week. I've read about the process here, but I can't find anything regarding time, permanent changes, etc.

Does it generally take longer to acquire the gun if purchased via SSE?
Also, is the gun modified, permanently in any way (holes drilled, etc.). I know the process is reversible, but is anything permanent, at all?

Excuse the novice question, I've yet to SSE a gun. I'll be doing it at Ammo Paradise if that matters

[scifigunner]

Does it generally take longer to acquire the gun if purchased via SSE?
Also, is the gun modified, permanently in any way (holes drilled, etc.). I know the process is reversible, but is anything permanent, at all?

It doesn't take any longer, there are no permanent changes.

[jkgts1]

I'll be doing my first SSE this week. I've read about the process here, but I can't find anything regarding time, permanent changes, etc.

Does it generally take longer to acquire the gun if purchased via SSE?
Also, is the gun modified, permanently in any way (holes drilled, etc.). I know the process is reversible, but is anything permanent, at all?

Excuse the novice question, I've yet to SSE a gun. I'll be doing it at Ammo Paradise if that matters

Best to ask them some places do it different. No perm mods. Same time frame if the guns in stock.

[someoneeasy]

No need to worry, Grant will have it ready to go when you arrive. 15 minutes later,you're on your way

[manini]

Generally not any longer. Could be a delay if the ffl you choose has a limited number of sse kits.

[RustyIron]

It's crazy simple and requires no modification to your pistol. Suppose you're doing a 9mm. The SSE kit has a new "barrel" that has an outside diameter of 9mm, and an inside diameter of .25 caliber. It kind of looks like a piece of pipe, that is just a hair larger on one end. The new barrel is stuck down the existing barrel, where a cartridge would go. Since it's a bit bigger, it won't fall all the way through. A collar is stuck over the muzzle end of the barrel, and affixed with a set screw. That holds the new barrel within the old barrel. Three parts total: the tube, the collar, the set screw.

The magazine well block is just a chunk of plastic with a hole drilled in it. It has a screw going through it. You stick it in the block where the magazine goes, and tighten a nut onto the screw. The tightening deforms the plastic a little, holding it tightly in place.

BAM! You're done. Your pistol is now a single shot.

[slainla]

excellent explanation!

i've always wondered if the barrel can actually sustain the 25 acp round. i don't think anyone has ever tried though. maybe in 2015. haha.

It's crazy simple and requires no modification to your pistol. Suppose you're doing a 9mm. The SSE kit has a new "barrel" that has an outside diameter of 9mm, and an inside diameter of .25 caliber. It kind of looks like a piece of pipe, that is just a hair larger on one end. The new barrel is stuck down the existing barrel, where a cartridge would go. Since it's a bit bigger, it won't fall all the way through. A collar is stuck over the muzzle end of the barrel, and affixed with a set screw. That holds the new barrel within the old barrel. Three parts total: the tube, the collar, the set screw.

The magazine well block is just a chunk of plastic with a hole drilled in it. It has a screw going through it. You stick it in the block where the magazine goes, and tighten a nut onto the screw. The tightening deforms the plastic a little, holding it tightly in place.

BAM! You're done. Your pistol is now a single shot.

[Creampuff]

Don't forget the funny walk , where you exit the store for two seconds, and walk back in. Confirming that you have taken possession of your single shot firearm

[solanopistolero]

It absolutely can take longer if the ffl has a limited number of barrels. I purchased a 9mm from cordelia gun exchange about 7 weeks ago. They told me the wait would be about 2 weeks. They've been telling me that same story every two weeks since then and I'm still waiting. Whenever I get the call, I'll still have to start the DROS 10 day wait after that. So be warned.

[saudadeii]

It absolutely can take longer if the ffl has a limited number of barrels. <snip> So be warned.

Yep. The last few SSEs I did, the FFL had the firearm in stock, but I had to wait for the kit. Took about 2 weeks. Since I ordered them while inside my 30 day wait, the timing worked out. I'm now waiting to start DROS on my "soon to be mine" P320 Carry. It will be ready to go when I am.

Bear in mind that the kit remains installed until you pick it up. Oddly enough, some people don't pick up after 10 days and may wait until nearing 30. I was out of town on my last one and had to wait until day 12.

[sffred]

M45A1 should be your first SSE.

[MrSam]

Thanks guys. I'll give Grant a call tomorrow to have him further explain the process, but it doesn't seem like it will take any longer.

[Munky]

Thanks guys. I'll give Grant a call tomorrow to have him further explain the process, but it doesn't seem like it will take any longer.

There isn't really anything to fret over. You walk in take possession of the handgun, walk out the door, let the door close, walk back in hand him the handgun he converts it back to it's original state and you're done. It's only a couple minutes longer than a normal transaction.