Pistol calibre carbines.

[mr_g_ram]

My father has always been interested in the pistol calibre carbines made by Ruger, Marlin, etc. The only problem with them is they're restricted. So is it possible to re-barrel them to some length over 18.5" and have the restriction lifted, or are they restricted for being SA with under 18.5"bbl AND because they're pistol calibre?

 

[HeadDamage]

I haven't done it to my PC4GR but when I checked I was told that if I put an 18.5" on it it would be reclassed as a non-restricted.

 

[pc9]

Ellwood Epps in ontario will make you a new barel for the Beretta storm and also the Ruger pc9 wich will make it a non restricted firearm.It is however exspensive to do.

 

[sillymike]

If you got the $$$... just about everything is possible!

Mike.

 

[sunray]

"...under 18.5" bbl AND because they're pistol calibre..." Nope. The law says semi-auto centerfire and nothing about the calibre or cartridge.

 

[JohnC]

another nice thing about the pistol caliber carbines is that you can use 10 round pistol mags in them.

 

[pontcanna]

In the back of my mind I've been thinking seriously about pistol calibre carbines should this Martin BS go through. Also .44 Magnum lever actions. The cheapo Hi-Point 9mm/40 S&W carbine gets good reviews but is prohib, correct? Is there anything cheaper than the Storm available domestically?