r/RIGuns • u/stalequeef69 • Jul 24 '26

AWB Surplus provisions has released a statement to clear up the confusion regarding AR-AK pistols.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrLXCFRDU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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u/jcrocs Jul 24 '26

This is good news but does bring up a new question for me. If Im planning on building an AR pistol (already have the lower) with a 12.5" barrel, does that qualify as a pistol in RI if it has to be under 26" OAL? Or would that be apparoaching SBR territory?

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u/Massflight Jul 25 '26

You can always get a law tactical folding buffer tube adapter, since OAL is measured with the brace folded.

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u/jcrocs Jul 25 '26

Hmmmmm. I have already been looking at them. This might be the push I need

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u/tb4456 Jul 25 '26

Can confirm that an 11.5” barrel, and a milspec carbine buffer tube gets you right at/under 26”. To do a 12.5” you’d probably need a Law Folder or the KAK mini buffer kit with their mini shockwave brace