/r/Gunbuilds
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/r/Gunbuilds
Hey guys I’ve been doing some research but not coming up with alot regarding the Galil Ace Gen 1s gunsmithing.
What I’d like to do is chop the barrel down to the 12.5-13” mark I haven’t done any SBR paperwork yet just considering the project before hand.
Has anyone done this to their Galil Ace? How difficult would it be to get it done?
Also if I’d be putting the same barrel back in the receiver theoretically it should stay very close to the same headspace wouldn’t it? I’d check it for headspace before I started blasting away. Am I missing something? Or is this a relatively easy project?
Thank you in advance!! And have a very Merry Christmas!!
Looking to see if anybody has some experience with some of the jigs that are out there wondering which one is best?
I have this beat up Glock 19 slide, I'd like to hear some ideas and/or suggestions of ways to refinish it. I'd like for it to be able to be done myself at home and preferably for free or very cheap. I don't have access to legit cerakote equipment, I do have a little jug of super blue, I don't have the means or materials to hydrodip. Thoughts?
Hello
i was wondering where should i start. im ok with getting a ptr base rifle and a magpul or the B5 stock. but i'd like the look and barrel length of a psg1. PTR's will be new to me. im used to ARs but hoping with everyones help i can get a childhood favorite weapon :). i also know on the build services like Blackopsdefence but they are having issues with getting kits.
Thank you
I finally got myself a CETME L.
If so what calibers can you do?
Hey guys, I've got a complete sterling kit with SA parts ready to go but need to find a builder. Anybody know a reputable shop I can reach out to?
Thanks
I've been interested in getting a rifle being either bolt or singleshot in a few oddball calibers, and just finally realized I don't "have" to buy a new 1500 dollar gun to go off of, and can instead build from an action...however I don't know much about gun building, does anyone have advice on how to start? I would be interested in a bolt action or single shot rifle in 338-06 or 9.3x62mm mauser and am wondering if there's anything I should know, or recommendations on what to do or how to do it. I'd be buying a barrel from a common manufacturer like Douglas or others as well.
Id like to build a bolt action in 277 fury and was wondering if anyone knew of a action that could withstand the pressures for the 80k psi hybrid cases. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The timeframe for the use of the optic is from 1991-1995, it was used by a Croatian soldier during the Croatias war for independence. Thank you all in advance
I'm ordering a m31 kit from centerfiresystems, what's the typical build path nowadays for the tube portion?
Thank you
Ok So a couple years ago I built an M70AB2 Parts kit. Used Ak Builder flat , bent and Drilled it. Blah blah blah, fast forward to 1500ish rounds later and i have noticed the 2 forward Spot Welds on EACH lower bolt guide was no longer attached to the receiver....dang.
Looking for possible options short of cutting up and starting over ....... could I A: drill the receiver from the outside and attempt to plug weld the rails?
all opinions welcome
I bought a stock from Rhineland arms and I have been completely ghosted after they took my money anyone with the same experience?
I'll be working on my M72 kit in a month or so.
And was wondering if a m72 alignment jig would work with the M77?
I was thinking it would since the barrel lengths are pretty close.
Side question: Requiem has two types of press plates. One with two holes and other with just one in the center. Is one better than the other?
Thank you
Recently I got this G19.5 laser stippled and unfortunately it slightly went through the frame. The guy actually replaced the frame for me, but I was trying to see if I can save this one before I throw it ina box to never be seen again.
I’ve only had stock models before, but I’m interested in building my own.
The only thing I’m really set on is being able to use my existing Glock .40S&W mags. Other than that, I’m open to suggestions, ideas, and advice!
I’m looking to get a new pistol, but I want to be able to use my existing Glock model 22 mags.
Any suggestions for clones or builds that would take my existing mags?
Hey, boys. So I'm looking for an RPD barrel. Ideally, I'd like a short one like the MACVSOG boys had back in Nam. But I'll take any RPD barrel at this point, please help.