I've been talking to some FFLs, and I don't know how true this is but apparently the ATF has a 8+ month backlog since they decided that e-file was a little too convenient for us common pleb.s
Or you could just buy a bullpup like a AUG/VHS/TAR. You will need to re-train as those are a bit different (esp mag reloading while prone) versus a conventional.
Do note that if you want to get mods for it you might be out of luck. Don't buy the surplus parts kits unless you want to be a NFA felon (Unless your a SOT
like this guy who made a full auto AUG and modded in A3 parts) when you convert it into full semi-auto since the ATF will just rule "constructive intent", or a large paperweight.
@SuperConglomerateWhale I'm gonna disagree with you on the CZ, maybe its just my area but I can not for the life of me, find CZ mags in stock anywhere except for the 75 RAMI.
Then again, I carry a TT-33 because we've had junkies with IIA armor before and steel cored surplus was cheap back then when I bought it.
Anyone have any "deals" they really wanted but had to pass for some reason or other?
I remember as a kid at some military reenactment (After the AWB ban), an old man in his nineties offering me an pre-86' machine gun for 5,000 USD. Never figured out why he even made the offer and if it was legit. Couldn't convince my parents to hold that one in trust for me

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