Washington Threaded Rimfire Handguns?

[bloodnguts]

I was recently at a gun shop that I will not name(just in case). I was surprised to see they were still selling threaded rimfire handguns. I thought these were banned with 1240? The owner of the store said they're still perfectly legal to sell.

Thoughts?

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[Knobgoblin]

Rimfire doesn't count.
That's the popular rumor anyway.

 

[JTK1791]

Rimfire doesn't count.
That's the popular rumor anyway.

Wait wat? Genuinely curious where this rumor comes from

 

[User 1234]

If they were semi auto handguns with detachable magazines, then yes they would be restricted by 1240 due to the threaded barrel. Some people overlook that the rimfire exemption only applies to some of the sections, most rifle feature bans. Handguns do not get the benefit of the rimfire exemption. If they know that and are planning to defend any charges on Bruen arguments, then I hope they win.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Wait wat? Genuinely curious where this rumor comes from

It's wa state stuff.
Rimfire rifles and pistols are all over the map as far as 1639 status and 1240 status.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I was recently at a gun shop that I will not name(just in case). I was surprised to see they were still selling threaded rimfire handguns. I thought these were banned with 1240? The owner of the store said they're still perfectly legal to sell.

Thoughts?

Are they semi auto? If so:



Would be happy to see any exceptions for rimfire semi auto pistols if someone could find one. I just skimmed the law again and don't see any.

 

[Alexx1401]

I just checked my favorite place to buy from, Davidsons, they will not sell the threaded versions of the .22 pistols in WA state. So they have decided they don't want to try it.

 

[Knobgoblin]

This is going to be the norm until we succeed in regime change here in this state. Muddy, confusing laws that cause retailers to give up on selling certain products to law abiding citizens. Olympia needs an enema.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I just checked my favorite place to buy from, Davidsons, they will not sell the threaded versions of the .22 pistols in WA state. So they have decided they don't want to try it.

That law is a vague, f'ed up, unconstitutional piece of bubblegum. But having said that, the only way to read it (imo) is that new threaded barrel semi auto pistols are illegal at the moment (including 22s). I don't see any ambiguity as far as the language.

But having said that (ha ha), I sure hope this dealer sells the crap out of those pistols. And I thank the OP for not specifying the business name.

 

[Alexx1401]

One thing I did stumble on when checking to see if they would sell the threaded models here is that the MKIV with the long tube is finally back. Wife wanted one for years and I had given up on them. They actually have them now. So may have another new toy to play with soon.

 

[bloodnguts]

Are they semi auto? If so:

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Would be happy to see any exceptions for rimfire semi auto pistols if someone could find one. I just skimmed the law again and don't see any.

Yup threaded semi auto rimfire handguns. I was so surprised to see them in the glass case I did a double take. This shop is a reputable shop in the area and has been for years.

 

[bloodnguts]

One thing I did stumble on when checking to see if they would sell the threaded models here is that the MKIV with the long tube is finally back. Wife wanted one for years and I had given up on them. They actually have them now. So may have another new toy to play with soon.

Finally got the tax stamp for my rimfire suppressor a few weeks back. Threw it on my MKIV Tactical, what a blast! But front heavy.

Of course Ruger released a suppressor ready 3" stubby version of the MKIV right after 1240 passed. That's what I really want and one of the reasons why I started this thread.

 

[Alexx1401]

Finally got the tax stamp for my rimfire suppressor a few weeks back. Threw it on my MKIV Tactical, what a blast! But front heavy.

Of course Ruger released a suppressor ready 3" stubby version of the MKIV right after 1240 passed. That's what I really want and one of the reasons why I started this thread.

This new law is a bummer. With some hope maybe some gun owners will wake the hell up and start voting. If they do we could get this beat back. If not guess the ones already owned could be customized. Shame to have to go to that expense over the idiots in charge.

 

[Alexx1401]

Yup threaded semi auto rimfire handguns. I was so surprised to see them in the glass case I did a double take. This shop is a reputable shop in the area and has been for years.

I sure hope they do not get themselves in a money bind over this but, that is probably exactly what will happen. If the AG does not hear about it they will be fine but if he does? He will gladly go after them with unlimited money for lawyers while they have to pay for their own.
Meanwhile the same AG will continue to ignore the criminals using guns since them he could care less about.

 

[JTK1791]

Finally got the tax stamp for my rimfire suppressor a few weeks back. Threw it on my MKIV Tactical, what a blast! But front heavy.

Of course Ruger released a suppressor ready 3" stubby version of the MKIV right after 1240 passed. That's what I really want and one of the reasons why I started this thread.

CNC warrior has pretty affordable barrel threading kits

 

[Member 34319]

First rule of fight club.

 

[JTK1791]

First rule of fight club.

Hallucinate?

 

[Member 34319]

Hallucinate?

We don't talk about it.

Oh look a brick and mortar that is not following the stupid laws. Let us go and tell the internet.

 

[JTK1791]

We don't talk about it.

Oh look a brick and mortar that is not following the stupid laws. Let us go and tell the internet.

I know, it was a joke because Norton's character was hallucinating Brad Pit's character. But yeah loose lips sink ships. Same reason I never got my Comtacs from fishersci

 

[Alexx1401]

CNC warrior has pretty affordable barrel threading kits

Something I had not even thought of. This may well lead to some really butchering their pistol by trying to thread one when they do not know what they are doing and or do not have the proper tools for it.