Is the Encore rifle frame the same as the pistol frame?
01-09-2008, 09:07 AM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elk River, MN USA
Posts: 190
Is the Encore rifle frame the same as the pistol frame?
I am sure this is a dumb question but I have no idea. I assume it is not, but it would be great if it was.
Thanks for your input.
Don
Thanks for your input.
Don
01-09-2008, 09:15 AM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,745
RE: Is the Encore rifle frame the same as the pistol frame?
Yes - it is the same frame. The only difference is the butt stock vs the pistol grip and the forearms are different for the rifle barrels. But remember, to comply with BATF regs you cannot put a barrel less than 16" on the frame with the butt stock installed. If you already have an Encore pistol, all you need to buy is the butt stock, forearm, and rifle barrel of your choice of caliber.
01-09-2008, 02:47 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: Is the Encore rifle frame the same as the pistol frame?
There are no differences in the frames, but if I understand the "law" correctly, a frame that is "registered" as a rifle can not be legally used as a pistol and vice versa. Unless someone runs the serial numbers, who is going to know though?
01-09-2008, 03:28 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Posts: 192
RE: Is the Encore rifle frame the same as the pistol frame?
The frames are not registered at all. In fact you can purchased them seperately without a pistol, rifle or muzzleloader barrel. All encores are interchangeable as far as barrels and stocks are concerned. As mentioned before, it is illegal to use a rifle buttstock and a barrel less than 18" in length on the same frame. It is printed on the end of all rifle buttstocks. The Prohunter is just a newer version of the encore.
01-09-2008, 04:58 PM
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mich
Posts: 652
RE: Is the Encore rifle frame the same as the pistol frame?
ORIGINAL: Bandhunter
The frames are not registered at all. In fact you can purchased them seperately without a pistol, rifle or muzzleloader barrel. All encores are interchangeable as far as barrels and stocks are concerned. As mentioned before, it is illegal to use a rifle buttstock and a barrel less than 18" in length on the same frame. It is printed on the end of all rifle buttstocks. The Prohunter is just a newer version of the encore.
The frames are not registered at all. In fact you can purchased them seperately without a pistol, rifle or muzzleloader barrel. All encores are interchangeable as far as barrels and stocks are concerned. As mentioned before, it is illegal to use a rifle buttstock and a barrel less than 18" in length on the same frame. It is printed on the end of all rifle buttstocks. The Prohunter is just a newer version of the encore.
01-09-2008, 05:13 PM
#10
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elk River, MN USA
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RE: Is the Encore rifle frame the same as the pistol frame?
They do sell Encore pistol barrels so my assumption is that as long as I bought one of those barrels (not a contender) that it will work; correct?