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rep1954 · January 16, 2013, 11:19 AM

I live in MI and barrel length is on the purchase permit. The permit shows what you purchased and what configuration it was at the time you bought it. You may modify the firearm in any form you wish as long as you remain within any Federal or state laws that constitute what a handgun is. There is no length law on handguns just that you must have a barrel with some sort of rifling in it. I have had barrels made shorter and have done many myself over the years and also sold them and no reregistration has ever been required. I have changed calibers and barrels. The only thing you can't change is the serial number. You can remove all the other markings on the gun if you want but don't touch that serial number.

January 16, 2013, 11:19 AM	#11
rep1954 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: Mid Western Michigan Posts: 1,187	I live in MI and barrel length is on the purchase permit. The permit shows what you purchased and what configuration it was at the time you bought it. You may modify the firearm in any form you wish as long as you remain within any Federal or state laws that constitute what a handgun is. There is no length law on handguns just that you must have a barrel with some sort of rifling in it. I have had barrels made shorter and have done many myself over the years and also sold them and no reregistration has ever been required. I have changed calibers and barrels. The only thing you can't change is the serial number. You can remove all the other markings on the gun if you want but don't touch that serial number.