How might one properly, safely, efficiently and (optionally) reverseably modify an AR-15 to be single-shot only?
Primary line of consideration is to plug the gas tube assembly. Can someone expertly comment on this option, esp. in regards to doing so safely?
Why do this? I've long wanted to assemble an AR-15 pistol from parts as an educational exercise, but unfortunately the AW ban blocked virtually all legal avenues. This thread on AR15.com raised the gas-tube-block theory and rekindled my hopes. A tiny change - say, to the barrel/gas-tube assembly - could make the gun bolt-action (unconventional but still NOT semi-auto) and quite possibly pass BATF approval.
Thoughts?
(While my personal goal in this question is a pistol, most mechanical/safety/legal issues herein are for most practical purposes rifle issues, hence posting the thread on the rifle forum.)
[This message has been edited by ctdonath (edited September 14, 2000).]
Primary line of consideration is to plug the gas tube assembly. Can someone expertly comment on this option, esp. in regards to doing so safely?
Why do this? I've long wanted to assemble an AR-15 pistol from parts as an educational exercise, but unfortunately the AW ban blocked virtually all legal avenues. This thread on AR15.com raised the gas-tube-block theory and rekindled my hopes. A tiny change - say, to the barrel/gas-tube assembly - could make the gun bolt-action (unconventional but still NOT semi-auto) and quite possibly pass BATF approval.
Thoughts?
(While my personal goal in this question is a pistol, most mechanical/safety/legal issues herein are for most practical purposes rifle issues, hence posting the thread on the rifle forum.)
[This message has been edited by ctdonath (edited September 14, 2000).]