Krinker Plinker -- *NEW* Model
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If it turns out that the short 8" barrel version kit really can no longer be exported from the US, I wonder if C&S would be willing to make a custom version of the Krinker for the Canadian market:
If the barrel on 16" version was made a couple inches longer (18.5"?), the rifle could remain a folder and still meet the 26" overall requirement for non-restricted:
*** NOTE: "Artist's Conception" ***
The fake suppressor could be deleted from the kit.
-- Dumbguy
If the barrel on 16" version was made a couple inches longer (18.5"?), the rifle could remain a folder and still meet the 26" overall requirement for non-restricted:
*** NOTE: "Artist's Conception" ***
The fake suppressor could be deleted from the kit.
-- Dumbguy
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I went to a gunshow in Florida today and looked over several Krinker Plinkers offered for sale. The latest one with the new stock looks solid and well made. The barrel length extends all the way up inside to the end of the fake suppressor which can be screwed off.
Guys were asking $450 for them including the 10/22 inside.
I don't know if I'd go that much though .
Jim
Guys were asking $450 for them including the 10/22 inside.
I don't know if I'd go that much though .
Jim
dumbguy said:
Spoke to John over the weekend... he is going to see what he can do for me about making a customized kit for Canada. The suggestion of an 18.5" barrel is out... would require a minimum order of 200 kits and the price would still be considerably higher.
We're seeing if there's another solution...
Of course the other way to maintain the "non-restricted" classification for the firearm is to simply weld the release button on the folding stock so it is fixed in the open position.
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I'm interested in one of these kits, but not interested in having to re-register my 10/22 as a restricted weapon. I have no problem aesthetically with the longer 16" barrel version w/ or w/out the fake silencer... in fact I think I prefer it. I'd prefer not to give up the folding stock option. As I understand it then, there is currently not a version that satisfies the non-restricted criteria in Canada while maintaining an operable folding stock. There was some reference above to a possible CDN variant - other than simply creating a longer barrel (due to production costs). The only other option I can imagine for adding 2" to the OAL, when folded, w/out making the barrel longer, would be to add a solid milled block between the receiver and the folding stock - mating the two pieces and essentially extending the frame by 2". Anyone see any issues with this (aesthetics aside)?
/GC.
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I received a written ruling from CFC that these kits are legal for sale and installation.
If you install it in the "standard" configuration then the rifle will have a folding stock that results in an overall length of less than 660mm. That means the rifle must be re-registered as a "Restricted" firearm. Yes, you can go from a Non-Restricted to a Restricted, in this case because it is a commercial customization... that is straight from the Technical Advisory Group
CFC-CAFC.
If you want to maintain the non-restricted status of the firearm, then you have several options.
Anyone buying one of these kits from us, (if you're at all concerned) we'll be happy to include a copy of the letter from CFC with your purchase for your files.
Mark.
If you install it in the "standard" configuration then the rifle will have a folding stock that results in an overall length of less than 660mm. That means the rifle must be re-registered as a "Restricted" firearm. Yes, you can go from a Non-Restricted to a Restricted, in this case because it is a commercial customization... that is straight from the Technical Advisory Group
CFC-CAFC.
If you want to maintain the non-restricted status of the firearm, then you have several options.
- You can tack-weld the stock release button so that the stock won't close.
- You can take off the fake silencer can and add a standard 2" to 3" AR flash suppressor and weld it in place
- Make some other modification to the firearm that extends it's overall length and maintains a minimum of 660mm when the stock is folded.
Anyone buying one of these kits from us, (if you're at all concerned) we'll be happy to include a copy of the letter from CFC with your purchase for your files.
Mark.
They approved the kit I imported. Are there different rules 'cuz I'm an individual and Questar is a company?Questar said:
The folks at C&S Metall-Werkes tell me there will be an upgrade kit for the first generation KPs. Depending upon price I'd look at upgrading.
B
Baal said:
My first question is are you sure there was ever an export permit issued for your kit? Who got that export permit? My understanding from talking to CS Metal-Werkes is that they have never been a registered exporter which means (if true) they couldn't have applied for export permits.
Also, State Department constantly changes their policies. They used to approve short barrel exports from the US... that's why you see lots of short AR's from as recent as a year or two ago... but then State Department changed their policy and now won't approve them for civilian end-users.
It has nothing to do with whether the applicant is a company or an individual.
