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If it comes as a complete rifle from the seller/manufacturer - it is always going to be a rifle in the eyes of the law, regardless of what upper you put on it later.Sorry to revive an old thread, but I think this is an interesting question considering 114 as I personally will never apply for a permit to buy or register anything.
As an FFL can I order a rifle, keep the upper and resell the lower? I've never had to deal with this before...
The "once a rifle always a rifle" thing is confusing.
It will be interesting when the Gen 12 hits the market and people buy those uppers - legally, is it then a shotgun if you put it on a rifle lower? Or is a DD because of the bore size (greater than .50")?
Personally, for the price, I would get the Gen 12 with their lower because:
1) I could get it as a "firearm" (like a Shockwave)
2) No question as to legality.
3) Genesis only guarantees fit, not function if you don't use it with the Gen12 lower.
4) At $2K+, the complete shotgun is only $600-$800 more than the upper alone - that would be make it worth the extra cost when you take #1, #2 & #3 into account.