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I put together a 10.5" pistol from PSA parts just before the 2016 election, just for a time reference. I've been happy with it. First gun I painted but I also am a believer that the 5.56 needs 11.5 inches to be totally effective. Now that the availability and prices are more realistic I picked up an 11.5 PSA upper. I can go either way of using my current pistol lower or converting one of my rifles to an SBR lower. The current laws and convenience of crossing state lines with a pistol to shoot at English Pit or carrying it while traveling is a bonus for pistols. The Pending gun laws but current short time for E Form 1 approval makes an 11.5" SBR appealing.
Historically, outside of a few videos from California, inviting the NFA/ATF into your life hasn't seemed to be a big problem. But also, once you have an NFA item it seems you are more or less stuck with it for life. I have no children or family to pass it on to (I have both but, California). Looking for input if a few inches is worth the hassle and legalities. But I think I would enjoy skipping the hassles of AR pistols and jumping through those hoops as well.
Historically, outside of a few videos from California, inviting the NFA/ATF into your life hasn't seemed to be a big problem. But also, once you have an NFA item it seems you are more or less stuck with it for life. I have no children or family to pass it on to (I have both but, California). Looking for input if a few inches is worth the hassle and legalities. But I think I would enjoy skipping the hassles of AR pistols and jumping through those hoops as well.