Single Action AR?

[UtopiaTexasG19]

If one were to remove the gas block, gas tube and bolt key from a AR would it still technically be a semi-automatic rifle or a single shot?

[9mm]

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Yes IIRC somewhere in other countries they buy AR's but they are single shot, 5 box shot magazine hunting rifles. I think when the 94-04 ban was in place people bought AR's that were single shot ?

[T.Stahl]

That's what HK did for the Australian version of the SL8.
As semi-auto rifles are banned, they removed the gas block, piston and rod and turned the SL8 into a straight-pull bolt-action.

[Willie Lowman]

I recall seeing pump action AR rifles from DPMS

[stingray2100]

ok so here are my 2 cents.

The appeal of the AR and it versatility is the semi-automatic feature. Not really the look of it.

Why spend money on a single shot AR...at that point get a bolt action rifle and get really good at working that bolt fast. :confused:

[Ridge_Runner_5]

Yeah, if you need a .223 gun in bolt action, there are some much better options out there that cost less and are less bulky.

[Metal god]

I would think to pass the AWB test . That single action AR would need to be permanently altered and not just removing parts so it does not operate in semi auto . My guess would be a barrel with out the hole for the gas system in it .

[jimbob86]

IME, there's a cheaper way to make an AR style rifle into a straight pull bolt action: a light coat of break free in dusty envirinment ..... don't clean it...... you'll need the forward assist to get the bolt closed, though. :D

[power5]

As far as I knew, ar15 are not permanently incapable of being m4s. Just put the select fire bits in place of the semi bits.

[slappy]

As far as I knew, ar15 are not permanently incapable of being m4s. Just put the select fire bits in place of the semi bits.
Won't do any good without a gas tube. :D

[10-96]

One sour rub of the whole thing is the serial number- it'll forever more and always be registered by the manufacturer as a SA-rifle.

[Ridge_Runner_5]

As far as I knew, ar15 are not permanently incapable of being m4s. Just put the select fire bits in place of the semi bits.

You would still need to put a hole in the receiver for the cam gear to be installed.