M&P15 AR Pistol Brace Removal - Instruction

[NCBeagle]

Can anyone point me toward a good video or instructions to remove the brace from a M&P15 AR Pistol? It is the original/factory brace.

Not trying to start a political discussion. Do not want any part of the SBR business. Just want to remove the brace from the pistol. Thanks.

[UPDATED - See photo and instructions below]

 

[NCBeagle]

Well, about two minutes after I posted, forum member Jeppo called and talked me through the process. Super easy. Leaving the thread active in the event somebody wants to post a helpful video. I'll post a step-by-step photo of the process later today or tomorrow.

 

[NCBeagle]

Fully extend the brace. Grab it right here, at the back of the lever that allows extension / retraction, and pull down. It is spring loaded. Pull straight down and, while pulling down, you can pull the brace off the buffer tube.

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[Eric300]

So easy even a caveman can do it.

 

[NCBeagle]

So easy even a caveman can do it.

With Jeppo’s help.


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[Jeppo]

Unsure

Fully extend the brace. Grab it right here, at the back of the lever that allows extension / retraction, and pull down. It is spring loaded. Pull straight down and, while pulling down, you can pull the brace off the buffer tube.

If I don’t have stacks of SWCA journals on both sides, will it still work?

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Now, just where to "properly store" it vis-a-vis US v. Thompson-Center...?

Cheers!

 

[Sistema1927]

Amazing that it removes the same as an adjustable stock.

 

[N4KVE]

Amazing that it removes the same as an adjustable stock.

Because it is. GARY.

 

[BSA1]

Has the BATF said in writing that a bare buffer is legal without being registered?

 

[N4KVE]

Has the BATF said in writing that a bare buffer is legal without being registered?

The buffer tube has always been an integral part of the AR since day one. Without one, the gun wouldn’t cycle. The problem started when people put a brace on that tube. GARY.

 

[BSA1]

The buffer tube has always been an integral part of the AR since day one. Without one, the gun wouldn’t cycle. The problem started when people put a brace on that tube. GARY.

I am aware of the inconsistent position of the BATF over the years on braces.

I am interpreting the O.P. question is based on a belief that a bare buffer tube is non-NFA legal. So my question is has the BATF said in writing what is non-NFA legal?

 

[NCBeagle]

Now, just where to "properly store" it vis-a-vis US v. Thompson-Center...?

Cheers!

I am going to donate it to Habitat for Humanity and then write it off on my 2023 taxes.


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[balin]

It seems that things in general are legal until a law says they are not. If buffer tube were illegal on a handgun then all AR pistols would be illegal

 

[STORMINORMAN]

It seems that things in general are legal until a law says they are not. If buffer tube were illegal on a handgun then all AR pistols would be illegal

Please don't give anyone any new, additional non-Constitutional ideas..!

Please!

P.S. What if firing pins were "considered" to be "machine guns"?

 

[STORMINORMAN]

The buffer tube has always been an integral part of the AR since day one. Without one, the gun wouldn’t cycle. The problem started when people put a brace on that tube. GARY.

Uh,... What "problem" do you refer to?

P.S. AK pistols don't have buffer tubes...

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Has the BATF said in writing that a bare buffer is legal without being registered?

Uh... Has the BATF said in writing that a bare buffer is ILLEGAL without being registered?

Does anyone really know what time it is: does anybody really care...?

 

[shipwreck]

If I don’t have stacks of SWCA journals on both sides, will it still work?

No, it is required.

 

[N4KVE]

Uh,... What "problem" do you refer to?

P.S. AK pistols don't have buffer tubes...

Funny, my AR pistol has a tube. If it didn’t, it wouldn’t cycle. And the problem I refer to is people using a brace to skirt the NFA SBR rules. I knew this would happen since day one. These were invented by a one armed person to help him shoot. Not to use as a SBR by healthy people with two arms. This is how a pistol brace was designed to be used. Funny, at the range where I work, I never see anyone properly use their brace. They are young, healthy, & have both arms. GARY.
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[STORMINORMAN]

IMHO, the entire concept of a SBR being somehow "dangerous and unusual" is quite illogical to begin with (in addition to being unConstitutional)...

Which is more "concealable" from a crime-prevention standpoint(?): a 12" barreled pistol (with or sans a brace) or a 7" barreled rifle with a full A2 buttstock?

Which is somehow more intrinsically evil? More of an (so-called) "assault weapon"?

Cheers!