Bolt pistol

[Slimfinn]

So got a crazy hair up my butt and for shits and giggles i want to build one. Had a scrap of wood so even thought about doing the stock myself for a true one off custom. Some good learning curve for the inlet but got a barreled action into the prototype. Took off too much material in a couple places, but decided to continue with the inlet so i could see what other issues might come up. Going to keep this square and use as a template.
Anyway the 700 action and stock barrel, cardboard set to show where a 16" and 14" barrel would be, I'm leaning towards a 14" + brake. Heavy barrel and probably in a 6mm BR with a ramage nut. Looking forward to the project, its been fun so far.

 

[Guy Miner]

There is a federal law against converting a rifle to a handgun, which may apply in this case:

Can I lawfully make a rifle into a pistol without registering that firearm? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

No. A firearm that was originally a rifle would be classified as a “weapon made from a rifle” if it has either a barrel less than 16 inches in length or an overall length of less than 26 inches. If an individual wishes to make an NFA firearm, they must first submit ATF Form 1 (Application to...

www.atf.gov

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Can I lawfully make a rifle into a pistol without registering that firearm?​

No. A firearm that was originally a rifle would be classified as a “weapon made from a rifle” if it has either a barrel less than 16 inches in length or an overall length of less than 26 inches. If an individual wishes to make an NFA firearm, they must first submit ATF Form 1 (Application to Make and Register a Firearm), pay a $200.00 making tax, and receive approval of the application from ATF before converting the firearm.
[18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3); 26 U.S.C. § 5845(a)(3)-(4)]"

FYI, Guy

 

[DrMike]

Wow! It would easy to become a criminal. Not that one has to try with the myriad of laws on the books. The heads up could save a lot of grief.

 

[Slimfinn]

There is a federal law against converting a rifle to a handgun, which may apply in this case:

Can I lawfully make a rifle into a pistol without registering that firearm? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

No. A firearm that was originally a rifle would be classified as a “weapon made from a rifle” if it has either a barrel less than 16 inches in length or an overall length of less than 26 inches. If an individual wishes to make an NFA firearm, they must first submit ATF Form 1 (Application to...

www.atf.gov

"

Can I lawfully make a rifle into a pistol without registering that firearm?​

No. A firearm that was originally a rifle would be classified as a “weapon made from a rifle” if it has either a barrel less than 16 inches in length or an overall length of less than 26 inches. If an individual wishes to make an NFA firearm, they must first submit ATF Form 1 (Application to Make and Register a Firearm), pay a $200.00 making tax, and receive approval of the application from ATF before converting the firearm.
[18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3); 26 U.S.C. § 5845(a)(3)-(4)]"

FYI, Guy

Guy,
I have looking into it a bit, and my understanding is if I order just a new bare/virgin action is comes as an "other" on the ATF 4473, neither pistol or rifle. Therefor I would not be converting it, but I will double check, as Dr. says, I don't want to be a criminal . I know I can't just cut this barreled action down I am just using it for fitment. I found a couple articles on rifleshooter.com that explained it.

 

[Guy Miner]

I thought you might just be using that barreled action for fit.

Guy

 

[Slimfinn]

Good looking out! I should have explained myself better off the get go. Someone could have read it and not known the legal ramifications of using a action that was previously a rifle.

 

[Guy Miner]

BTW, that seems to be a pretty decent chunk of wood you're working with. Am interested in seeing further on this project.

Regards, Guy

 

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

Wow that looks nifty! I was actually thinking of making something like that myself eventually, probably in .243. And thanks for the heads up on the laws Guy. A ridiculous restriction in my opinion, but hey, I think law abiding citizens should be able to own whatever they choose since the criminals we are defending ourselves from don't seem to have any problem using restricted weapons against us, so whatever.

 

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

Pardon me for getting political above. I didn't mean to be discordant, I was blowing off a bit of steam in the wrong place that day.

 

[Slimfinn]

Here you can see where i took off too much material. I am still messing with the grip shape to find what fits. I am back home full time the end of the month, and with days getting longer and the weather getting nice I'm hoping get something put together.
Oh and the wood is a scrap piece of wenge from the neighbor and there is enough left to make a final stock when i figure it all out.

 

[xphunter]

As long as the barrel is 16" or longer and the overall length is 26" you are good to go.

 

[xphunter]

If it is a Non-Designated action, there is no barrel or OAL requirements.
Looks like you are getting there!

 

[Slimfinn]

Update, barrel just showed up today, McGowan 14" in 6br. have some fitting to do and a bit of stock work

 

[3 Meter Para Bellum]

Neat! Looks like your getting close.

 

[xphunter]

6BR is a fun cartridge!

 

[Slimfinn]

All fit up, now I need to fab up a trigger guard, bed the action and pillars, and finish the stock

 

[DrMike]

Looking very sweet!

 

[xphunter]

That is one sharp looking specialty pistol!

 

[RL338]

All fit up, now I need to fab up a trigger guard, bed the action and pillars, and finish the stock
View attachment 17056

That’s going to be a sharp looking piece when you are done

 

[Slimfinn]

Ok here it is. Oiled the stock and let it set for a week while we drove across the country, ordered a Leopold vx3 2.5-8 x 32 handgun scope today for it.
I'm excited to shoot it, and very pleased with how it turned out.
Final part's list:
6mm BR Norma
Defiance Ruckus Tactical action
14" 1-8 twist McGowen #5 barrel
Timney Elite Hunter trigger
Timber Creek Heart Breaker Brake
Sapele wood stock and brass trigger guard, Handmade by Me

It's been a really fun project