Single Action AR?

UtopiaTexasG19 · January 1, 2013, 01:42 PM

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 · January 1, 2013, 01:48 PM

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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 · January 1, 2013, 01:57 PM

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 · January 1, 2013, 02:06 PM

I recall seeing pump action AR rifles from DPMS

stingray2100 · January 1, 2013, 03:36 PM

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.

Ridge_Runner_5 · January 1, 2013, 08:25 PM

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 · January 1, 2013, 09:51 PM

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 · January 1, 2013, 10:14 PM

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.

power5 · January 1, 2013, 10:21 PM

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.

CTS · January 1, 2013, 10:35 PM

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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.

10-96 · January 1, 2013, 10:47 PM

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 · January 2, 2013, 12:41 AM

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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.

January 1, 2013, 01:42 PM	#1
UtopiaTexasG19 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 743	Single Action AR? 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?

January 1, 2013, 01:57 PM	#3
T.Stahl Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: near Stuttgart/Germany Posts: 376	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. __________________ "Captain, they're really shooting at us. Why?" "Easy boy. If they were really shooting at us, we'd be dead by now."

January 1, 2013, 02:06 PM	#4
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 3,006	I recall seeing pump action AR rifles from DPMS __________________ "9mm has a very long history of being a pointy little bullet moving quickly" --Sevens

January 1, 2013, 03:36 PM	#5
stingray2100 Member Join Date: March 30, 2012 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 51	The Appeal of an AR is the semi-automatic feature 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. __________________ Invest a day with the Citadel, learn to be safe for a lifetime.come visit us at: www.citadelinstitute.com Check our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Citade...92409560873257

January 1, 2013, 09:51 PM	#7
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,875	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 . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

January 1, 2013, 08:25 PM	#6
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,925	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.

January 1, 2013, 10:14 PM	#8
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	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.

January 1, 2013, 10:21 PM	#9
power5 Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2012 Posts: 247	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.

January 1, 2013, 10:47 PM	#11
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	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. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.