Ak rifle to pistol?

[rifleman0311]

I've got a JMAC customs carbine conversion on my Arsenal Ak....I'd like to throw a brace on it and chop the barrel down under 16 inches but I was told I couldn't do that if it's a rifle.....is SBR the only way or is there a way to register it as a pistol? .

 

[JohnKSa]

Moving to NFA Guns & Gear.

 

[zoomie]

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/can-i-lawfully-make-rifle-pistol-without-registering-firearm

It's pretty plain.

 

[9x19]

If it starts as a rifle, it will always be a rifle.

If it starts as a handgun, it can go back and forth.

 

[FrankenMauser]

SBR it, or start with an actual pistol.