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by pdsmith505
Thu Jul 25, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 30 cal Suppressor Build - Forum 1
Replies: 65
Views: 13446

Re: 30 cal Suppressor Build - Forum 1

60° will work, 50° is better for supersonic rifle rounds. You'll want more cone than those in the photo, though, the diameter of the base of the cone somewhere around 300" less than the OD. These are some I just did for a 1.625x8" .30 F1 recore https://i.imgur.com/BecYHD3.jpg Those look r...
by pdsmith505
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Form 1 recore questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Re: Form 1 recore questions

If a licenced manufacturer does the work and the serialized outer tube remains the same, then no additional tax must be paid. If you do the work yourself, each part you make will require a Form 1 and $200 tax. I suppose a guy could get away with legally re-coring a can with only one tax stamp if he ...
by pdsmith505
Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: can/should this be repaired and if so, how?
Replies: 39
Views: 3855

Re: can/should this be repaired and if so, how?

Doubloon: The Bardwell letter you quoted is the one I was talking about ... Regardless, it would be a hard stretch to say that simply re-welding ... This is why I made two posts. You have to read all the posts. Don't skip second post day. Hint: the second post is right above your post I quoted. And...
by pdsmith505
Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: can/should this be repaired and if so, how?
Replies: 39
Views: 3855

Re: can/should this be repaired and if so, how?

Doubloon: The Bardwell letter you quoted is the one I was talking about (was in a rush and didn't have time to quote it). It specifically talks about making new silencer parts to repair a silencer. FAQ Q3 from the NFA Handbook is instructive, but if I remember correctly there is a lot of misinformat...
by pdsmith505
Tue Aug 23, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: can/should this be repaired and if so, how?
Replies: 39
Views: 3855

Re: can/should this be repaired and if so, how?

I thought anyone could repair they're own can as long as they don't add parts. In this case, adding a sleeve would require a 07/02 but if he only needed to reweld it, isn't that legal? You can remove material, only an 07/02 can add. Welding is adding material and a manufacturing process....cans alr...
by pdsmith505
Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow
Replies: 12
Views: 1944

Re: Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow

Well, there is certainly more than one way to skin a cat. Other than the aluminum grips looking silly now, I'm super duper happy.

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by pdsmith505
Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow
Replies: 12
Views: 1944

Re: Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow

http://www.ruger-parts.net/threaded-barrels/ Check here for option to buy then thread. Since I still have all the extra bits and pieces, I bought this guy: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/577103961 About $150 shipped to my FFL buddy, who will kindly do the transfer for free. The PAC LITE and Volq. up...
by pdsmith505
Sun Aug 14, 2016 7:25 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow
Replies: 12
Views: 1944

Re: Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow

The solution I decided on was to pick up a take-off 22/45 lite upper... prices to re-thread an MK start at $90 which was most of the way to a new upper, and I just can't stand adapters unless I absolutely have to have them. When I have access to a lathe again, I'll re-thread the MK III upper to 1/2-...
by pdsmith505
Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow
Replies: 12
Views: 1944

Emotional Rollercoaster - Picking up my SiCo Sparrow

Finally got word that my Sparrow was ready for pickup (excited). Forms mailed 2/1, card charged 4/1, approved 7/22, received 8/11 (happy). Attempted to attached to the MK III I picked up at a gun show recently, but no joy on the threads (confused). Pulled out my thread gauges and found out whoever t...
by pdsmith505
Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: PreppersDiscount Q
Replies: 4
Views: 2053

Re: PreppersDiscount Q

Do you have a link for poolshark and zmachinex?
by pdsmith505
Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: HELP! I lost my original trust documents.
Replies: 20
Views: 4084

Re: HELP! I lost my original trust documents.

Since you effectively wrote it yourself anyways, just "restate" the trust, pay a couple bucks to have it notarized, and go on with life.

While you are at it, add/remove trustees/beneficiaries as you see fit.
by pdsmith505
Tue May 31, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3D Printing of 22LR supressor
Replies: 17
Views: 5751

Re: 3D Printing of 22LR supressor

The airgun guys are currently operating with relative impunity because a few years ago a felon was charged with possessing a bunch of silencers. His defense was that they where made for airguns. The court found in his favor, which set a precedent saying that it's the intent and not the capability t...
by pdsmith505
Fri May 27, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: 1/2x28 to 1/2x28 thread adapter?
Replies: 7
Views: 2304

Re: 1/2x28 to 1/2x28 thread adapter?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but on pistols the silencer doesn't square off against a shoulder behind the threads. It's my understanding that the muzzle face serves that function.

Depending on what can you are trying to attach, you may not need an adapter at all.
by pdsmith505
Fri May 27, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Question on legal limits of bore clearance?
Replies: 30
Views: 6783

Re: Question on legal limits of bore clearance?

... Because it's the low hanging fruit in the modification detection game. The ATF wants something on paper they can stick you with that's easy to check like a dowel rod to check barrel length. JMO, it may not be the reason they haul you off but a "22lr" suppressor with a .475" bore ...
by pdsmith505
Fri May 27, 2016 6:52 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3D Printing of 22LR supressor
Replies: 17
Views: 5751

Re: 3D Printing of 22LR supressor

I know I am only allowed to have one of each. Any part would be destroyed before being copied or remade. No blanks laying around, no spare parts, no stack of test parts. With the 3D printer I will have no need to keep spares around, I will save digital copies of each part, completely eliminating th...
by pdsmith505
Wed May 25, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: form 1 at 9 weeks and check not cashed
Replies: 13
Views: 2134

Re: form 1 at 9 weeks and check not cashed

Took two months for the ATF to charge my credit card on one of my Form 4's.

YMMV
by pdsmith505
Wed May 25, 2016 6:28 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 3D Printing of 22LR supressor
Replies: 17
Views: 5751

Re: 3D Printing of 22LR supressor

I would like to build my own so I am the manufacturer and I can repair, service, modify, destroy and remake them at any time and never have to worry about sending them off. Doesn't work that way. http://www.titleii.com/bardwell/atf_letter66.txt If an individual made one of these parts, even for use...
by pdsmith505
Wed May 25, 2016 6:24 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: When filing for a 2nd Form 1 with a trust????
Replies: 8
Views: 1991

Re: When filing for a 2nd Form 1 with a trust????

You'll hear it both ways.

I don't submit updated Schedule A's. Seems to work for me.
by pdsmith505
Sun May 22, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Question on legal limits of bore clearance?
Replies: 30
Views: 6783

Re: Question on legal limits of bore clearance?

I('m involved on the fringes of a discussion on another forum regarding bore clearances for Form 1 silencers. In this particular thread the OP inquired about being able to change the caliber of a silencer once the stamp had been issued. While most were quick to point out that ATF very specifically ...
by pdsmith505
Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:18 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Finished 223 suppressor
Replies: 17
Views: 19209

Re: Finished 223 suppressor

Paint it black with VHT paint and you'll never notice the welds again! :mrgreen:

Good lookin can though.
by pdsmith505
Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 223 SS suppressor thickness safe limit
Replies: 17
Views: 17605

Re: 223 SS suppressor thickness safe limit

Quickload gives me about 11,000 PSI at the muzzle shooting a 77gr SMK on top of 24.3 gr of TAC loaded to 2.260" producing roughly 63,000 PSI in the chamber.
by pdsmith505
Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:54 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: BATFE E-File wait times
Replies: 43
Views: 17814

Re: BATFE E-File wait times

Filed: 1/15
Type: Efile Form 1 SBR
Approved: 4/22
by pdsmith505
Sat Apr 16, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: BATFE E-File wait times
Replies: 43
Views: 17814

Re: BATFE E-File wait times

Fulliautomatix wrote: The one I submitted on 1/11 came back on 4/13. You should be getting your email from the ATF any day now.
That's what I keep telling myself... but I got a buddy who's stamp came back several days ago, and he filed several days after me.

Damnit! It's my turn!
by pdsmith505
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: BATFE E-File wait times
Replies: 43
Views: 17814

Re: BATFE E-File wait times

I'm still waiting on a SBR form 1 from Jan 15...

Just hoping that they batch process the SBS Form 1 that I put in last month when they finally get around to the SBR :D
by pdsmith505
Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: New Member - How to set up a trust?
Replies: 15
Views: 6017

Re: New Member - How to set up a trust?

I think he was saying that he doesn't have one himself. At least that's my reading.