Questions about "Gun Parts Kits"

[Cyberlink]

Ok, So I am looking at all the "Parts Kits" for sale and checking out the receivers for them. Some look like they would be a blast to build and something unique to own.

I am a little confused, Most of the parts kits say they are complete and only need a new receiver. Here is where the confusion comes in, Is it illegal to build them?

As an example, the M1919A4 is short the right side plate, I can order a Parts kit and get a right side plate. Counter sink the rivets and rivet the new side plate onto the gun, but is that not making an automatic weapon? Do you have to make other mods that I am not aware of to make it work?

Man, life would be easier if the government acutely followed the constitution.

 

[Texas42]

All I can say, is that when you buy the reciever, you are buying the "gun." Everything else is just parts. At least, this is how I understand it.

As for making an automatic gun, your in a whole new ballgame, and I am not going to touch it.

 

[Cyberlink]

Texas42, that is part of my confusion. Buying the receiver is buying the "GUN" but to my understanding the Receiver has less to do with the Auto/Simi-Auto configuration than the trigger group.

 

[codygjohnson]

Full auto parts in a semiauto are a no-no. Most semiauto receivers won’t have a provision for full auto parts (AK missing a pin, AR missing a selector position, etc.) I don’t know a thing about building a 1919, but I’ve built many AKs and ARs. A trigger group for an AK is practically always something you would buy as a semiauto replacement when you build one. Anyone can buy M16 trigger/sear assembly, carrier and selector parts to convert their ARs to full auto, but having any of the parts in your rifle (or even in your possession in most cases) will typically get you a free trip to jail in a hurry.

 

[The_Hunter]

Anyone can buy M16 trigger/sear assembly, carrier and selector parts to convert their ARs to full auto, but having any of the parts in your rifle (or even in your possession in most cases) will typically get you a free trip to jail in a hurry.

and that SUCKS, I would love to have 3 round burst when I get my SBR

 

[chubbyzook]

a buddy mine went through this recently on teh same gun
and when he found the receiver it was the same process as buying a new gun
all the forms and backgrounds check
his reciever was for semi only so im not sure about the trigger group

i can ask were he found his semi stuff and let you know more details.

 

[TheDan]

and that SUCKS, I would love to have 3 round burst when I get my SBR

You could always buy a registered M16 and put your upper on it. It would cost at least $10k, tho... Probably more. I havn't priced them in awhile. I decided a long time ago I didn't want to afford full auto.

 

[codygjohnson]

It would cost at least $10k, tho... Probably more. I havn't priced them in awhile.

Got a converted Colt AR reciever (not a drop in sear or link, but the real deal) for $8000 3 weeks ago. It's in state so if it goes like all the HKs have, it should get approved and show up within the next 30 days... I'll post some video when it gets here.

 

[dday]

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[The_Hunter]

You could always buy a registered M16 and put your upper on it. It would cost at least $10k, tho... Probably more. I havn't priced them in awhile. I decided a long time ago I didn't want to afford full auto.

I could but then I would be out 10K and im a cheap bastage :-), I could have a sweet gun or be 10K closer to having my land. So really I guess I just wish it was less money

 

[RTBA-Houston]

On the 1919a4 - it's a full auto kit. As long as you don't have a Right Side Plate that will fit the full auto bolt assembly - you're good to go. Just having the kit and a full auto side plate together in your possesion would constitute "readily restorable" and would be considered an illegal machine gun.
The 1919a4 kits can be purchased and rebuilt into semi-automatic by puchasing incomplete semi right side plates or 100% completed right side plates and machining the bolt group to fit the "denial island" inside the right side plate.
Onthe 1919A4, the right side plate is the receiver - so to purchase a full auto right side plate, it would have to transfer to a Class 3 FFL.