Spike's Tactical STP5285-M9B AR-15 Pistol 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington Matte Black AR-15 Pistol

A: its not legal in CA the problem is not the 8.1 inch barrel because this gun is a pistol the problem is its not on the CA DOJ approved handgun list https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certguns

A: Alejandro, No this isn't Ca Compliant. Here's the compliant rifles for Ca -- https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/2084_1153_1797/Rifles+-+CA+DOJ+Approved/

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A: Alejandro its a AR pistol Still not legal but its not a rifle

A: No, this AR Pistol has too many restricted configurations to even begin to be considered for the CA Approved Roster. Prohibited in CA are Any semiautomatic pistols that do not have a fixed magazine, but have any one of the following: (1). Threaded barrel capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or suppressor. (2). Second handgrip (3). A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that allows the bearer to fire the gun without burning their hand, except a slide that encloses the barrel. (4). Capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip.

A: its not legal in CA the problem is not the 8.1 inch barrel because this gun is a pistol the problem is its not on the CA DOJ approved handgun list oag.ca.gov/firearms/certguns

A: Yes Tyler, this pistol has an adjustable Maxim Pistol Brace.

A: yes it is a adjustable pistol brace

A: The PMAG magazines have a great reputation for function, are synthetic, I believe are lighter than aluminum versions. Also there have some great deals on them recently, including one with 10 PMAGs included with purchase of case of ammo (1000rd).

A: Tim - I have to stand my my "go to" mags here - MagPul Pmags. They are the best all-around functioning, lightest, reliable and durable mags I have found in my 45+ years of shooting M-16s and ARs. The best magazine value on the market in my opinion. They mesh with pretty much everything on the market. These ship without any magazine at all - hence the note "N/A" for capacity.

A: Timothy, Magpul's and others will work great however, my personal choice in Magazines are the "Lancer L5AWM "Steel Feed Lip" Magazines : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/84927/lancer+2320-03+l5awm+ar-15+magazine+30rd+223rem%2f556nato+opaque+black ------- https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/714012998/lancer+2320-31+l5awm+ar-15+magazine+30rd+223rem%2f556nato+translucent+clear

A: Timothy, the best weight range for this barrel length is the 62gr bullet weight or SBR calibrated ammunition (I have a 7.5" barrel version and 62gr is the ticket) : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411557886/hornady+556+nato+75gr+sbr%e2%84%a2+training+50ct

A: Tim - I have a 7.5" pistol I built myself, and have well over 1000 rounds of 55 grain ammo through it with no malfunction - including some steel cased Russian ammo. One could use the 5.56 62 grain but I've certainly not found a reason to do so. Every firearm has its own quirks, and if you have problems with 55 grain then try the 62 grain .. but I don;t anticipate you will have a problem.

A: you may get one that works great with a 55 gr. bullet and the next one off the line may hate them I suggest trying a box or 2 before you go to the 62 grain bullets if it has a issue with the 55s I would shoot the 62 gran bullets for 800-1000 rounds then try the 55s again

A: Timothy, The rail covers are just held on with small allen screws. Just use the allen wrench included. Loosen screws and remove rail guards to install any M-Lok compatible accessories.

A: Timothy, the guards are "Friction Fitted" (no screws) into the M-LOK Slotts same as most other AR's and are simple to remove/attach without any tools. Just pause the video and full screen at 35 sec's here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXQ9yG_R2Go