classifications question

[tex_on_the_trigger]

whats a semi auto only RPD(belt fed russian LMG not RPK) classified

whats a new thompson M1 carbine classified

 

[ian_in_vic]

I believe the RPD is a CFA, the Thompson M1 carbine depends on barrel length (if its an M1 carbine clone - if its an M1A1 Thompson its prohib) barrel length under 18.5 is restricted

 

[SDC]

All Thompsons (semi, C/A, FA) are deemed "prohibited", but whether or not an RPD is prohib depends on whether it's built with a new semi-only receiver (non-restricted), or a receiver that was once or is now a full-auto (prohibited).

 

[BJP]

SDC I think he's asking about the new M1 Carbine being sold under the Thompson name (now owned by Kahr). if that's the case it's dependant on the barrel length.

 

[SDC]

Ooops, sorry, missed that When I hear "Thompson", I think of one thing automatically

 

[tex_on_the_trigger]

awsome

awsome but are you sure? cause the one i am looking at is a new reciever
semi auto reciever.

this doesnt work for AK varients does it? like an RPK?

Or say an HK G3 or 33 type rifle clone

 

[SDC]

Nope, the RPK is considered an "AK variant", while the G3/HK91 clones are likewise considered variants of prohibited firearms. Since the RPD isn't named as an Evil Baby-Killing Death Machine (tm), then a new semi-auto-only version would be considered the same as one of Marstar's semi-auto MG34s or M2/M1919 Brownings.

 

[tex_on_the_trigger]

hoooraaaahhh

hooorahhhh sounds like a hell of a hunting rifle.
I am down to a choice between the RPD an m1 carbine or a XCR (ROBARM told me yesterday there first guns ship in 3 weeks).

oh yeah the barrel on a new M1 from thompson kahr is 18"
thats non restricted right?

 

[ian_in_vic]

Nope, 18 inch is restricted - 18.5 would be unrestricted - stupid huh? but all it takes is .5 of an inch to go from Joe Hunter to evil baby killer.

 

[sunray]

"...18.5 would be unrestricted..." It's 18.5" or less that's restricted. Not less than 18.5". Just as stupid though.