Krinker Plinker & Ruger Charger

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I've been searching around and can't find anyone who has tried this. Frankly, I'm not sure yet whether it's a stroke of genius or a dumb idea.

Here's my thinking. I have a 8" Krinker Plinker kit that I've had sitting around for a while. I was going to try installing a fixed stock so I could use the 8" barrel and keep the OAL at >26"

I know I could try welding the stock to the open position, but I've heard the CFC wasn't allowing that.

(mine has a wire stock, I believe Romanian, that the guy before me installed, so I'm not crazy on welding it since it's a bit of a different stock)

But then I thought, what about keeping the folding stock and the 8" barrel? Wouldn't it be easier to do this using a Ruger Charger frame as it's already restricted? It would simply be a matter of changing the barrel length wouldn't it? It would essentially become a restricted handgun with a folding stock.

One thing I'm wondering is if the rail on the top of the Charger is manufactured into the frame or if it comes off, because I think it could have some clearance issues with the Krinker Plinker kit.

Mind you this would mean it would have to be a range gun only. No backwoods plinking. So in that sense I might be better off trying to install this fixed stock.
 
That a lot of questions... ;)

First off I think you have a gen 1 kit if you have the wire frame stock. No biggy it will work fine.

I know I could try welding the stock to the open position, but I've heard the CFC wasn't allowing that.
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I hadn't heard of this? If the rifle can't be shortened below 26" without disassemble (I.e take down) or breaking it you are good to go. I know of nowhere in the regs or case law that say a welded stock it not considered a permanent length or is a no-no. Have you any references?

But then I thought, what about keeping the folding stock and the 8" barrel? Wouldn't it be easier to do this using a Ruger Charger frame as it's already restricted? It would simply be a matter of changing the barrel length wouldn't it? It would essentially become a restricted handgun with a folding stock.
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You could do this or have the ruger you own reclassified as restricted. I think this would be easier and cheaper in the long run.

One thing I'm wondering is if the rail on the top of the Charger is manufactured into the frame or if it comes off, because I think it could have some clearance issues with the Krinker Plinker kit.
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Can't help here sorry.

Mind you this would mean it would have to be a range gun only. No backwoods plinking. So in that sense I might be better off trying to install this fixed stock.
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Yes restricted would mean you have a nice folding krinker but for range use only. Fixing the stock means its longer but you can shoot it anywhere it's legal to do so.

I fixed my stock FWISW but that's me.

Another option is to keep your stock barrel on it (or get the 16" kit). If you do this let me know and I'll buy your 8" barrel off you. ;)
 
MPI said:
That a lot of questions... ;)


You could do this or have the ruger you own reclassified as restricted. I think this would be easier and cheaper in the long run.
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You cannot take a non-restricted rifle and make it into a restricted... It would go straight to a prohibited (I know, it doesn't make any sense... but so does most gun laws)

jsullivan,

Yes, you could put your 'restricted' Ruger Charger in the krinker kit... it would still be restricted.
 
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You cannot take a non-restricted rifle and make it into a restricted... It would go straight to a prohibited (I know, it doesn't make any sense... but so does most gun laws)

jsullivan,

Yes, you could put your 'restricted' Ruger Charger in the krinker kit... it would still be restricted.
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I believe this only refers to cutting the barrell. There are plenty of restricted krinkers out there, so they must have come from somewhere.
 
I did exactly what your talking about. Yes, the rail comes off, yes, it's a 10/22 through and through, no problems, works great.

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Thanks for the responses.

I think it was a posting here where I heard the CFC was no longer accepting the welded stock.

I too was always under the impression a non-restricted rifle couldn't become restricted by adding a folder and short barrel. I thought the receiver had to "start life" as a restricted. In that sense, yes it would be cheaper to start with a non-restricted 10/22 and then get it reclassed as restricted. I wonder if it would ever be a hassle if you went to convert it back to non-restricted, say going back to the stock configuration.

5440 thanks for your answer. Good to know it can definately be done if I go that route.
 
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