Mech Tech

Sgt.Saputo · August 4, 2010, 05:03 PM

I'm not sure if this belongs in semi auto handguns, rifles, or here. Hope it's here

. So the next gun on my list is a 1911, I did a little looking at Mech Tech and they appeal to me, I was just wondering if any of you guys own one? If so are they worth the money? Also what are the requirements to own one? I hope I posted this in the correct section :/.

Thanks.

Bigjim3 · August 4, 2010, 05:22 PM

I had one it was great I sold it on here.. Never any problems and was a great shooter.. Very fun to own..

paull · August 11, 2010, 10:33 AM

I have no problems with mine...
Interesting spring sound when fired...
(tthhhhhrrrrruuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...)

I need to have the muzzle threaded for a can...
Remember that once you attach a rifle upper to it, the lower can never be used or assembled as a pistol again.

p

Trapp · August 23, 2010, 12:56 PM

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Remember that once you attach a rifle upper to it, the lower can never be used or assembled as a pistol again.
p

I'm going to go ahead and call BS on this one. Blatantly untrue. There are plenty threads on here talking about this.

PTK · August 23, 2010, 02:29 PM

Unfortunately, it's not BS. The BATFE currently holds that position, and violation of it is violation of the NFA, which carries enormous penalties.

LukeA · August 23, 2010, 03:21 PM

Yup. You can make a rifle from a pistol, but a pistol made from a rifle (made by removing the pistol lower from the MT unit and attaching a barrel <16in in length) is subject to the NFA.

Trapp · August 25, 2010, 09:35 AM

I can see where a few of you are mistaken. There is a clause that prevents the conversion of a rifle to a pistol without a tax stamp.

That is not the case with a pistol converted to a rifle.

Case in hand is that of Thompson/Contender.

I suggest you do your own research or blindly believe the interweb. It is up to you...

PTK · August 25, 2010, 01:09 PM

Speaking of believing the internet or doing your own research, the case of United States v. Thompson/Center Arms Co is very specific in ruling - that the kits in question and only the kits in question may go back and forth legally without a tax stamp as long as at no point is there a stock and a barrel under 16" attached.

To think otherwise goes against the Supreme Court, goes against what the BATFE has stated multiple times in letters, and goes against the letter of the law (1934NFA).

It's your life, though, feel free to break the law. I'm simply making you aware of the consequences.

flight954 · August 26, 2010, 04:13 PM

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416970

August 4, 2010, 05:03 PM	#1
Sgt.Saputo Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2010 Posts: 201	Mech Tech I'm not sure if this belongs in semi auto handguns, rifles, or here. Hope it's here . So the next gun on my list is a 1911, I did a little looking at Mech Tech and they appeal to me, I was just wondering if any of you guys own one? If so are they worth the money? Also what are the requirements to own one? I hope I posted this in the correct section :/. Thanks. __________________ "Keep the Vaseline off the guns, and keep the guns out of the oven." -Bill DeShivs "Stock padding? Mosin not cater to girly men. Mosin tough like hammer, take abuse, keep fighting. Defend homeland!!!" -spetznaz1337

August 4, 2010, 05:22 PM	#2
Bigjim3 Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 419	I had one it was great I sold it on here.. Never any problems and was a great shooter.. Very fun to own.. __________________ Jesus according to Luke:22:36: Then said he unto them, ,,,,,, and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one......... Thomas Jefferson: "No man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."

August 25, 2010, 09:35 AM	#7
Trapp Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: KTN Posts: 1,221	I can see where a few of you are mistaken. There is a clause that prevents the conversion of a rifle to a pistol without a tax stamp. That is not the case with a pistol converted to a rifle. Case in hand is that of Thompson/Contender. I suggest you do your own research or blindly believe the interweb. It is up to you... __________________ HDR Ban!? It's a shame all of my guns sank with my boat last week... Time to catch up.....like mayonnaise

August 11, 2010, 10:33 AM	#3
paull Junior member Join Date: November 9, 1999 Location: SE Texas, 'tween Houston & Galveston Posts: 157	I have no problems with mine... Interesting spring sound when fired... (tthhhhhrrrrruuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...) I need to have the muzzle threaded for a can... Remember that once you attach a rifle upper to it, the lower can never be used or assembled as a pistol again. p

August 23, 2010, 02:29 PM	#5
PTK Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Posts: 442	Unfortunately, it's not BS. The BATFE currently holds that position, and violation of it is violation of the NFA, which carries enormous penalties.

August 23, 2010, 03:21 PM	#6
LukeA Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2009 Posts: 542	Yup. You can make a rifle from a pistol, but a pistol made from a rifle (made by removing the pistol lower from the MT unit and attaching a barrel <16in in length) is subject to the NFA.

August 25, 2010, 01:09 PM	#8
PTK Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Posts: 442	Speaking of believing the internet or doing your own research, the case of United States v. Thompson/Center Arms Co is very specific in ruling - that the kits in question and only the kits in question may go back and forth legally without a tax stamp as long as at no point is there a stock and a barrel under 16" attached. To think otherwise goes against the Supreme Court, goes against what the BATFE has stated multiple times in letters, and goes against the letter of the law (1934NFA). It's your life, though, feel free to break the law. I'm simply making you aware of the consequences.

August 26, 2010, 04:13 PM	#9
flight954 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 933	http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416970