80% 10/22 reciver

[uxo2]

So I have my eye on a 80% 10/22 style reciver and I am kicking around
the idea of making a pistol.

The questions are?

1. Will a CHARGER barrel fit in a 10/22 style reciver
or do I have to cut a standered 16in barrel
down?

also any funny Cali laws that I will have to abide by.

I would like it to be a semi-auto rimfire that takes standered
Ruger 10/22 mags.

Link for reciver

http://www.ruger1022receiver.com/

TIA

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

You would have to make the magazine non-removable (requiring a tool to release the magazine, a la the "Bullet Button") as it is a pistol with the magazine not housed in the grip frame.

You would not be permitted to use magazines of greater than 10 rounds' capacity in the weapon within CA.

If you already own or possess a 10/22 rifle, it would be a very good idea to complete your receiver (some knowledgeable people on this board recommend also voluntarily registering it with CA DOJ) before ordering a barrel to avoid possible Federal constructive possession (of unregistered short-barreled rifle) violations.

I believe that the Charger and 10/22 barrels are identical other than length, perhaps someone who has a Charger can verify this. You might have a hard time finding a Ruger barrel, but aftermarket barrels are everywhere.

Looks like it would be a fun project!

[yoteassasin]

wow this looks cool who has finished one of these receivers? any interest in partnering up on working on one of these im in the bay area

[uxo2]

Anyone eles have more to add especially regarding the pistol part?

[Quiet]

Grumpyoldretiredcop hit most of the key points.

[ojisan]

Charger barrels will fit right on a 10/22 rifle receiver, but this is a big no-no under Federal and CA law without a Short Barreled Rifle permit.

Do not use a 10/22 rifle receiver to make a pistol, this is also illegal under Federal law.

The 80% receivers do require a fair amount of machine work to complete.
This really needs to be done in a shop with the correct equipment, it is not a garage / hand tools job.

The drill fixture and drill bits kit at your link looks great...certainly will help to make the job easier and better.

Bullet Button is required and a 10 round max magazine as mentioned above is correct.

A BB can be made from sheet metal, use the old style flat magazine catch.

Here's a pic...also showing single shot mag adapter for conversion of Chargers to a single shot for legal CA importation.
These are all prototypes...regret I do not have enough demand to justify putting these into production.




Note that this is a standard Ruger 10 round magazine with a dummy extension on it...it is NOT a "large capacity" magazine.

[uxo2]

So much for that...It looks like a rifle it will be


OK....On hold for now as more info comes in

[scubamark13]

Wouldn't it be the same rules of an 80% lower AR pistol build? I believe that if you engrave the receiver as a pistol only and have a bullet button you should be good to go. Of course you would need to build it as a single shot first then convert it to semi.

Correct me if I am wrong

Mark

[uxo2]

Wouldn't it be the same rules of an 80% lower AR pistol build? I believe that if you engrave the receiver as a pistol only and have a bullet button you should be good to go. Of course you would need to build it as a single shot first then convert it to semi.

Correct me if I am wrong

Mark

I seem to of heard of that too.....
But was unsure.

[scubamark13]

You might want to post in the gunsmithing or other forum to get more responses. I would have no problem building one as a pistol as long as the receiver was engraved and all the other rules were followed. I am sure someone else might chime in and school us. If you decide to do a build let me know. I might be able to help.

[CSACANNONEER]

So much for that...It looks like a rifle it will be


Thank you guys

Why? since you would be manufacturing a virgin receiver, you could make it a pistol receiver if you wanted to. You'll just have to comply with Ca AW laws.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Wouldn't it be the same rules of an 80% lower AR pistol build? I believe that if you engrave the receiver as a pistol only and have a bullet button you should be good to go. Of course you would need to build it as a single shot first then convert it to semi.

Correct me if I am wrong

Mark

That's my understanding, except that I don't believe there is any requirement that you engrave the receiver as "pistol only". That being said, I'm doing so on my current AR pistol build so there is no question as to the intended purpose of the completed 80% receiver.

[nat]

wow this looks cool who has finished one of these receivers? any interest in partnering up on working on one of these im in the bay area

I was actually thinking about it as well. I am in the Bay Area too.

[CHS]

No legal need to engrave it "pistol".

[uxo2]

Well...Looks like its time to start ordering parts
mainly the 80%reciver.

Thank you to all who responded..

Look foward to pics in future.....