Buying a Handgun for Parts?

[JackRydden224]

I'm after a PPQ 5" slide to go with my existing 4" gun. I cannot buy a 5" PPQ at retail price since I'm not exempt and buying one on Calguns would cost me more than $1,000. So here what's involved for a FFL to strip a gun, sell me all the slide, parts and mags and destroy the frame? Is this even doable?

[Carsgunsandchics]

I'm no FFL but I'd bet you can find one to part one out for you. You pay their retail and they strip it, and sell the frame to someone else. Check with Audiophil2. http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/f...play.php?f=376

[laurelpark]

I'm not an FFL, so this is only worth the $0.02 that you get from the interwebs... I think it would be tough to do this because Walthers are serialized on the frame, slide, and barrel (and probably some other spots that I'm not aware of). Something tells me that it's generally frowned upon to grind off serial numbers...

[ugimports]

I'm not an FFL, so this is only worth the $0.02 that you get from the interwebs... I think it would be tough to do this because Walthers are serialized on the frame, slide, and barrel (and probably some other spots that I'm not aware of). Something tells me that it's generally frowned upon to grind off serial numbers...

You don't need to grind off serial numbers. Plenty of firearms don't have matching serial numbers. The only one that matters is the frame/receiver.

OP I can do this for you. I would just sell the frame on gunbroker. Let me know if interested (email sales@ugimports.com) and I'll see where I see these in stock. Obviously since it's just the slide you want I can ship it to you since you're not near Fremont, CA.

[Tyke8319]

[ugimports]

Doesn't this only matter on the serialized piece of firearms (frame/receiver)? Otherwise, all the "force matched" bolts, etc.. for C&Rs wouldn't be legal, correct? Also, one could argue that those are just "numbers", correct?

I'm not saying there's a need to do it, but would like to clarify for my own knowledge.

[laurelpark]

Doesn't this only matter on the serialized piece of firearms (frame/receiver)? Otherwise, all the "force matched" bolts, etc.. for C&Rs wouldn't be legal, correct? Also, one could argue that those are just "numbers", correct?

I'm not saying there's a need to do it, but would like to clarify for my own knowledge.

That's the part that has me a bit confused, too. My understanding is that the slide and barrel are just "gun accessories" and not "firearms." But, I've gotten into some heated discussions with certain people about what makes something a "firearm" and how the manufacturer's serial number affects things.

I'm definitely interested in learning more about this. Think of situations where a Walther needs to be repaired, and since the slide and barrel have manufacturer serial numbers, how does one go about fixing it? Does it have to go all the way back to Walther to get matching numbers?

[Tyke8319]

It's been my experience that when serial numbers are attached to parts other than the "frame or action" it is for the purpose of noting that those parts are matched or fitted to that "frame or action" and for no other purpose. Usually quality firearms such as Rem. rifles, Win. 70's, etc. will have the serial number etched onto the bolt to show it has been fitted to the action. Walther does the same on some of their parts as to many other forearms manufacturers.
The "frame or action" is where serial numbers are applied that denotes it is a firearm.
That's why actions or frames are subject to 4473 and not bolts, slides, etc.

[JackRydden224]

I'm actually looking for the slide, barrel, mags, back straps and everything else besides the bare frame. I want everything I can get if I'm paying for the price of the entire gun. Spare parts are good for a gun I shoot a lot. I'm not sure what you can do with just the bare frame.

You don't need to grind off serial numbers. Plenty of firearms don't have matching serial numbers. The only one that matters is the frame/receiver.

OP I can do this for you. I would just sell the frame on gunbroker. Let me know if interested (email sales@ugimports.com) and I'll see where I see these in stock. Obviously since it's just the slide you want I can ship it to you since you're not near Fremont, CA.

[kemasa]

Yes, you can buy a firearm and have a willing FFL strip the parts that you want. The only thing that is really the firearm is the frame.

The frame could be destroyed, but that really makes no sense. It would be better to sell it or find someone outside of CA to give it to. You could also just let the FFL do what they want with it. Someone might have a use for it.

[San Diego Guns]

If the pistol was received complete, for example a XDM then stripped down to the frame does it need to be changed in the bound book to a receiver? Or since it was received as a pistol it stays the same?

[ugimports]

If the pistol was received complete, for example a XDM then stripped down to the frame does it need to be changed in the bound book to a receiver? Or since it was received as a pistol it stays the same?

I asked about this to other FFLs and they all seemed to thing the status in the book doesn't change if you strip it. Reminds me, I have an old Browning Buckmark frame I still need to sell.

[kemasa]

Unless you receive it again, it does not change. You could ship it to yourself :-). You could also note that it was changed, but as far as I know there is no requirement to change the status.

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