Ruger AR-556 8511R CO/MD Compliant .223 Remington 5.56 NATO Blue/Black Rifle

A: If you have a semiautomatic, centerfire rifle (AR-15) WITHOUT a fixed magazine and the rifle has ANY of the following, YOU ARE NOT COMPLIANT with the current law. Pistol grip that protrudes beneath the action of the weapon Thumbhole stock Folding or telescoping stock Grenade launcher or flare launcher Flash suppressor Forward pistol grip

A: Its not CA compliant. Because of telescopic butt stock and pistol grip with detachable mag.

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A: This is not compliant/approved for CA. This model is : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_1153_1797/products_id/34858/RUGER+8510+AR556+223+16+HERA+STK+10R+%2ACA

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A: the front sight is removable. You would need to replace it with a "Low Profile" Gas block. A step by step example is here : youtube.com/watch?v=eAbYfAfUgrc

A: Hi Steven, the front sight is removable. You would need to replace it with a "Low Profile" Gas block. A step by step example is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAbYfAfUgrc

A: It's pinned to the barrel. If you wish to remove it to get it out of the way of your optic you must replace it with a short gas block.

A: the front sight is removable. You would need to replace it with a "Low Profile" Gas block. A step by step example is here : youtube.com/watch?v=eAbYfAfUgrc

A: Hi Steven, Yes the front sight is removable. You would need to replace it with a "Low Profile" Gas block. A step by step example is here : youtube.com/watch?v=eAbYfAfUgrc

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A: Overall Length 32.25" (stock collapsed) - 35.50"(stock extended) yes the sight will work great yo may need a riser depending in how you want the fixed sights to Co-witness StockBlack Synthetic, Collapsible Front SightAdjustable Post Rear SightAdjustable Ruger® Rapid Deploy Barrel Length16.10" Thread Pattern1/2"-28 HandguardGlass-Filled Nylon Twist1:8" RH Capacity10 FinishType III Hard Coat Anodized Height8" Weight6.7 lb. Overall Length 32.25" - 35.50" Length of Pull 10.25" - 13.50" Grooves6 Suggested Retail$799.00

A: Overall Length 32.25" (stock collapsed) - 35.50"(stock extended) - The SightMark will work but you will need this riser to bring it up to proper height : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/88146/Aimshot+MT61172+Quick+Release+Riser+Base+For+AR+AR-15+Style+

A: You are correct on all counts Christopher. The barrel is threaded with a 1/2-28 TPI.

A: yes it is legal in MD because the stock does not fold (telescoping stock is allowed) that leaves the flash suppressor as the only MD restricted feature and the laws say that it has to have TWO restricted features to be illegal " The following are prohibited: Rifles with a capacity over 10 rounds. Semi-automatic centerfire rifles that can accept a detachable magazine and have any TWO of the following features: 1. Folding stock (Not including telescoping [collapsible] stock) 2. Grenade launcher or flare launcher 3. Flash suppressor " https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/maryland_restrictions.pdf

A: Garrett, yes, the "Telescoping and not folding Stock" makes it legal in Maryland.

A: yes it is MD legal

A: Bryan, no. This is a Medium Contour Barrel. Ruger does not have an HBAR or "Heavy Barrel" AR Rifle.