AR pistol build?

[Brambo]

What's the legal issues of building a AR pistol? Can I use a 80% lower? I imagine it has to be 10rnd and a bullet button, or if it's a pistol can I use the regular button all the lower parts kits come with? I know I can't put a forward pistol grip, what about a magpul AFG?

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Yes, you can use an 80% lower. That's one of the 3 ways to obtain an AR pistol (if I've counted right).

It must have a magazine lock (Bullet Button, Raddlock, etc.). No, you may not use the standard magazine release.

You may legally insert magazines of 10 rounds' capacity or less.

Opinions vary with regard to the MagPul AFG as to whether it could be considered a "forward pistol grip". I wouldn't add that feature.

Scout around the various threads in the "California Handguns" and "Gunsmithing and How To" forums and the "Handgun Flowchart" for more information.

[Brambo]

So does anyone know if I have to put a serial number on it and register it as a hand gun? Is there a fee to register a handgun I make?

[ke6guj]

So does anyone know if I have to put a serial number on it and register it as a hand gun?

there is no legal requirement that you serialize it (unless you sell it, then you must put name, city, state, serial), or that you register it.

Is there a fee to register a handgun I make?

if you do decide to register it, it is $19 to do a volreg.

[sava6e]

if im not mistaken, there is no requirement to register it either!!!

[ke6guj]

correct.