Swiss Arms Carbine

[JasonGTA]

Hey I have been looking for some info on these rifles. The "Swiss Arms Classic Green Carbine" version. Are they non-restricted? There is one on the EE right now and it says non-restricted, but I do not know if that is true or not.
These are the ones I am talking about.

The barrel looks pretty short on the carbine version. Does anyone know the barrel length? I tried googling it but all that popped up was stuff about the confiscation.

I know these are non-res for sure

 

[IanON]

It is restricted.

 

[Siggy Stardust]

Yep, they restrictomicated, alright.

Old thread for you here, but very informative:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/513834-Swiss-arms-SAN-rifles-FAQ

 

[8 ball]

If you look at his add he is not saying that the Swiss is non restricted. He is offering a Swiss Arms Carbine, and an 858 that is non restricted. I do understand how you could think that the Swiss is NR from his wording if you didn't know, though.

 

[TV-PressPass]

There are some carbines that have been rebarrelled to.Nr status

 

[bfiles]

Carbines are either 14" or 17.8" barrel lengths. If they state non restricted then possibly then had the barrel changed out from Herron Arms to non restricted status

 

[Harry Callahan]

Yup, both 14.3" & LB 17.9" carbines are restricted.

 

[JasonGTA]

If you look at his add he is not saying that the Swiss is non restricted. He is offering a Swiss Arms Carbine, and an 858 that is non restricted. I do understand how you could think that the Swiss is NR from his wording if you didn't know, though.

Sorry was on mobile

 

[JasonGTA]

Thanks everyone for the info

 

[angryeyebrows]

I had the first carbine re-registered as non-restricted a long time ago. Here's one I did with Ian a few years ago with a three prong flash hider cut into the barrel:

 

[Yuu]

Looks so beautiful...

I had the first carbine re-registered as non-restricted a long time ago. Here's one I did with Ian a few years ago with a three prong flash hider cut into the barrel:

 

[Gundoggy]

P&D has the 14.3" and 17.9" carbine with flattop rail in stock at $3350.00 right now.

 

[JasonGTA]

I had the first carbine re-registered as non-restricted a long time ago. Here's one I did with Ian a few years ago with a three prong flash hider cut into the barrel:

Ohhh I like that

 

[lockon223]

I too had a classic green carbine rebarrelled to non-restricted with the three-prong built in flashhider. 10/10 would recommend

 

[JasonGTA]

I too had a classic green carbine rebarrelled to non-restricted with the three-prong built in flashhider. 10/10 would recommend

I want that. Who did the re-barreling? And how much did it cost for the barrel and to get it re-barreled?

 

[bfiles]

Herron Arms

 

[lockon223]

I want that. Who did the re-barreling? And how much did it cost for the barrel and to get it re-barreled?

I actually bought it used so I don't know the cost, but it was done by Herron Arms, as Bfiles said, Ian does great work!

 

[BenL]

I want that. Who did the re-barreling? And how much did it cost for the barrel and to get it re-barreled?

That will depend on the barrel blank that you start from, the finish you use, do you do with the cut-in flash hider (great if you want to keep the barrel at the minimum length possible, but there is then NO option to install a brake on it in the future) or go with a thread finish, etc.

Expect to pay $900+.

So at the going rate of SAN Carbines of $3,500 (LOL!), you're going to end up with a $4,500+ piece of kit, meaning you must really, really want it.

That said, the converted Carbines do handle (weight) better than standard full length SANs IMO.

This is really a great example of the "WANT" Vs "Need" argument for NR rifles in Kanuckistan.

 

[Gundoggy]

Converted ACR would be cheaper now

 

[Spike]

lockon 223

Can ask what sort of accuracy do you get from the rifle now?