*Not all dealers interpret the laws in the same way. Consult with your dealer and attorney for final guidance as to what is legal under CT statute.
CT statute Sect. 29-27 defines a pistol as “any firearm having a barrel less than twelve inches in length.” Regardless of the federal classification at time of manufacture any firearm in CT with a barrel under 12 inches is subject to the additional restrictions imposed by the assault weapon ban.
The specific section of the assault weapon ban regarding pistols:
Section Section 53-202a (1)(E)
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(iv) A semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of the following:
(I) An ability to accept a detachable ammunition magazine that attaches at some
location outside of the pistol grip;
(II) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward pistol grip or
silencer;
(III) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that
permits the shooter to fire the firearm without being burned, except a slide that
encloses the barrel; or
(IV) A second hand grip;
…
Firearms that are not semiautomatic (single shot, break action, bolt action, or revolvers are easy to identify as not being banned by this statute. Firearms with threaded features on or around the barrel are in more of a grey area and this is where you will find some dealers willing to transfer a particular firearm, and others who are not. Talk to your dealers, establish a reputation and find one willing to work with you.
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| Make | Model | Caliber | Magazine Size & Type | Action | Barrel Length | Threads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer Firearms | Lifecard | .22LR | Single Shot | Break | 3.15 | 1/2-28 | |
| Smith and Wesson | M&P 5.7 | 5.7x28mm | 22+1, 10+1 | Semi-Auto | 5 | 1/2-28 | Rotating barrel. Threaded portion is part of a barrel shroud. Barrel shroud is contained within the frame/slide and cannot be used to hold the firearm. |
| Ruger | 22/45 Lite | .22LR | 10+1 | Semi-Auto | 4.4 | 1/2-28 | Muzzle threads are on barrel tensioning nut. Barrel does have threads, but they are internal to the frame and cannot be used to accept a suppressor. |
| B&T | StationSIX | 9x19mm | 9+1 | Bolt (rear) | 3 | 1/2-28 | Typically sold with wiped suppressor |
| B&T | StationSIX | .45ACP | 7+1 | Bolt (rear) | 3.5 | 37/64-24 | Typically sold with wiped suppressor |
| Various | 1895 NAGANT | 7.62x38R | 7-Round Cylinder | SA or SA/DA Revolver | 4.5 | WW2 Era. Barrel must be threaded by competent gunsmith. | |
| Altor Corp | Black Vidua | 9x19mm | Single Shot | Removable Barrel | 1/2-28 | ||
| Dark Mountain Arms | STOWAWAY | 5.7x28mm | Single Shot | Bolt (left hand) | 1/2-28 | ||
| Glock | 44 | .22LR | 10+1 | Semi-Auto | 4.5 | M9-.75mm | Non-Standard thread size. |
| Walther | P22 | .22LR | 10+1 | Semi-Auto | 3.42 | M8-.75mm | Non-Standard thread size. |
| S&W | M&P 22 Compact | .22LR | 10+1 | Semi-Auto | 3.6 | M8-.75mm | Non-Standard thread size. |
| KEL-TEK | P50 | 5.7x28mm | 50+1, 10+1 | Semi-Auto | 9.6 | 1/2-28 | Action is ‘disassembled’ during reload; not a detachable magazine |
Please post corrections or other options below and I will update the table.