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I am thinking of building an AR-15 upper in 458 SOCOM. I was going to go with a Tromix 12" lightweight barrel and bolt combo and run it on a pistol lower. Considering the potential re-classing of AR pistols, should I go with 16" barrel and play it safe or go with 12" and let the AFT pound sand?

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I don’t have one so speaking from limited experience here but I was just shooting a buddies 458 SOCOM and another guys 450 Bushmaster a few weeks ago comparing them. I would build a rifle so I could get a nice recoil pad on the butt stock and consider a fixed stock or a really solid adjustable. I don’t think going light weight would be my priority. Either way you’re going to have fun with them but a little bigger gun might be more enjoyable on the range.

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That sounds reasonable. A pistol brace may not handle the punch.

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It just seems that these assault pistols with braces are going to be the lowest hanging fruit for an ATF with new leadership and new marching orders. Build the long gun.

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If you shot a SOCOM and still think it kicks don't ever shoot a high brass 20 gauge 3". You may not live through it! I have shot 285 gr cast and 500 gr FMJs and several in between and didn't feel all that much recoil. And I'm barely over 5'1". Those pistols in a folding brace are a great truck gun. Mine has a 10.5" barrel and I'm lining up to get a suppressor. It can be pinned if the ATF gets too frisky. Be Well, RZ.


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