Chopped my class 3. FINISHED! (Pic heavy)

[QB 45]

but I wanted to go as deep (giggidy) as I could into the front block.

What kind of sight is that in your "before" picture? I don't recognize it

[gunnutery]

Very nicely done!! I've never been a big fan of the digital camo but I like your finished product, especially with the current USAF logo on the stock.

While reading your post about asking for design ideas (before I saw your finished work) I thought it would be cool in a dark blue with the old "stars and bars" logo cut in half in white and blue coming from the butt stock.

Not sure if that was clearly said or not, but basically you'd see half the stars and bars logo coming from the back of the gun. It doesn't matter anyway as you're already done.

Good job.

[Zloyvolk]

but I wanted to go as deep (giggidy) as I could into the front block.

What kind of sight is that in your "before" picture? I don't recognize it

It's an old Bushnell Holosight XLP. I chose it because of how it's shape and design complimented the PS90. It wasn't very durable and had to get chamged out.

[altaic]

Hi all, I'm interested in possibly doing something similar to my PS90's receiver. Any legality concerns? I don't have an FFL or any kind of BATF papers, but since the modification doesn't affect the functionality of the receiver, I'm thinking it's okay. Also, it looks like the receiver is cast aluminum-- any issues with strength, especially the rear threaded rail hole in the mod? Thanks! Oh and nice looking work!

[Visceral_Malice]

You can chop it up all you want as long as you don't affect the barrel length.

[altaic]

Surely the serial has to remain unmodified as well, no?

[jhs27275]

Surely the serial has to remain unmodified as well, no?

Correct.

[altaic]

Would it still be resalable after I modify the receiver top / sight holder, or is that a no no? Sorry about all the questions; just trying to avoid running afoul of the law.

[jhs27275]

Would it still be resalable after I modify the receiver top / sight holder

I'm sure you would still find someone who would buy it. It might take longer to sell and the price might be lower.

[artranscience]

I don't know how true it is that you can't destroy the serial number.

Legally, you can destroy or disassemble a legally purchased and owned weapon.

Legally, you can manufacture your own "one-off" weapon.

If you modify a receiver to the extent that you are cutting, welding, etc, I don't think it would be an issue if you destroyed the serial number in the process. You would be "disposing" of the old weapon, and "manufacturing" a one-off, which does not require a serial number. To be safe, you could just re-inscribe the serial somewhere else.

There is a law against tampering with a serial number, but that does not apply to destroyed or disposed of weapons, and one of the elements of the crime is the intent to hide the origin, owner, etc., of the weapon. re-inscribing the serial elsewhere would clearly invalidate any intent to that purpose.

If anyone knows of any statutes that might render the practice still illegal, by all means please let me know, I just haven't been able to find one yet. It could, in some strange circumstances, put you into a weird or sticky situation, but nothing that I can think of where any charges would actually stick.

Clarification: I am not posting this as advice, but more as a starting point for discussion in case anyone can pinpoint either 1) a legal impediment to this, or 2) an example of this having been done in the past without issue, etc. I am sure some FFLs around here have some insight here.

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*Editedit: This was all just conjecture, and could be construed as (bad) advice, which it is NOT. Please do not take any action at any point based on my speculation above. Further reading and discussion has pointed out that this would probably be a very bad (felony) idea.*

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