Making the SKS Rifle 922r Compliant

Published on September 16, 2010
Duration: 9:46

This video details how to make an imported SKS rifle 922r compliant using a Tapco kit. It explains the 'magic number 10' rule, requiring no more than 10 foreign-made parts from a list of 20 regulated components. The Tapco kit replaces 7 key parts with US-made ones, including the stock, pistol grip, handguard, magazine components, and gas piston, ensuring legal compliance for modified rifles.

Quick Summary

922r compliance limits modified imported rifles to a maximum of 10 foreign-made parts from a specific list of 20. For an SKS, this often means replacing key components with US-made ones. The Tapco kit includes 7 US-made parts: stock, pistol grip, handguard, magazine components, and gas piston.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: SKS & 922r Compliance
  2. 00:45History of 922r Compliance
  3. 01:40The 'Magic Number 10' Rule Explained
  4. 03:01SKS Regulated Parts List
  5. 04:45Tapco Compliance Kit Overview
  6. 06:52Installation & Part Identification
  7. 08:04Final Compliance Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 922r compliance for an SKS rifle?

922r compliance is a US federal regulation limiting imported rifles to a maximum of 10 foreign-made parts from a specific list of 20. For an SKS, this often means replacing key components with US-made ones if the rifle was imported and modified.

How many foreign parts are allowed on a modified imported SKS?

Under 922r compliance, a modified imported SKS rifle can have no more than 10 foreign-made parts from the regulated list of 20 components. Replacing enough parts with US-made versions makes the rifle legally considered US-made.

What parts are typically replaced for SKS 922r compliance?

To achieve compliance, 7 US-made parts are usually needed for an SKS. These commonly include the stock (buttstock, pistol grip, handguard), magazine components (body, follower, floorplate), and the gas piston.

What does the Tapco SKS compliance kit include?

The Tapco SKS compliance kit provides 7 US-made parts necessary for 922r compliance. These are a three-piece stock system (buttstock, pistol grip, handguard), a 20-round magazine (body, follower, floorplate), and a US-made gas piston.

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