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Once you put the second grip on it's no longer a pistol. That's why the ATF says that it makes it an AOW because it becomes a weapon that's concealable and not under the other definitions. if it isn't concealable it's not an AOW.See my edit.
Firearms - Guides - Importation & Verification of Firearms - Gun Control Act Definition - Pistol | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Previous Page Download this Section Download the Guidebook Next Page Firearms Verification Gun Control Act Definitions Pistol 18 U.S.C., § 921(A)(29) and 27 CFR § 478.11 The term “Pistol” means a weapon originally designed, made, and intended to fire a projectile (bullet) from one or more...www.atf.gov
Nowhere in the definition of a "pistol" does it say it has to be "concealable" or under a certain length.
For the purpose of SBR vs braced pistol, I'd be weary of putting a brace on anything with a foregrip. Because like you said pistol has no upper limit but the brace doesn't help you fire it one handed if its designed to be fired with two hands.
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but "concealable" ; because it doesn't look like a traditional firearm 



