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Basically you assemble the parts using them to determine spacing. Top cover sets your rear piece, bipod and booster catch for the front end, the 'trunion'/cam piece will set you middle gap. It also helps to make sure it fits on the mg3 tripod. Once I got mine jigged up I measured OAL with a straight...

Pirate, I think you may have the right idea with the FCG. Im going to check that out tonight/tomorrow. I really cant find anything wrong with the mechanics of the FP set up. Of course since I have yet another bent pin/extension I'll be making another. I did manage to get the one piece welded perfect...

Pirate, I cant agree more. I did xray the receiver when I finished welding it - Then I went over a few spots and re x-rayed it. I x-rayed it again Saturday and there was no change. From a weld standpoint I think Im Ok. Now from a Firing pin - whether floating factory with extension (like yours) or a...

Yeah, real lucky came to mind after I verified finger/hand integrity! Actually I was using a small hammer to pull the trigger. Funny how my buddies kept getting farther and farther away as we tested it. I think they were flinching worse than I was after the little explosion! I noticed today that my ...

From a home build standpoint the 42 will be easier and cheaper. When you look at building a SA 34 unless you find a saw cut 34 receiver (good luck) you'll end up buying a receiver from tnw - once you get the rest of the parts you'll be within $500-750 of the cost of a factory built one with a warren...

I had heard that barrels could be imported provided they are cut. Granted I have no way to confirm this, but if its true then extensions will be available.

Here are the pics of the of the results of both an out of battery explosion and I suspect a firing pin sticking.

Well, I finally finished stage one of the master bathroom remodel and was allowed to escape - unfortunitely it was close to dark and the new rules prohibit firing after dark so I had little time. I was using a new FP where I welded a stock FP onto a length of 3/16 drill rod. I have a rear spacer the...

Yesterday, I managed to escape the grasp of pregnant women at noon. Grabed the mg-34 and the mg-42 with repostioned FAL FCG and Pirate inspired fp design. 308 for the 42 and 8mm for the 34. Previously, I had no problem poping primers in the shop, but no success with live ammo since I 'imporved' my e...

Pirate, My feed stud question was founded in concerns about friction on the firing pin by assorted parts thereby limiting its inertia. I was trying to ask if your rear spacer touched the collar or if the only place it touched in the rear was where it went thru the feed stud. Look at using some thick...

Thanks guys I'll try your checks tonight. I was up until 3 am working on my redesigned grip stick/fal fcg. Im thinking some of the issues Im having with my mg are related to crude - I ve done a bit of grinder/dremel work and IM beating I have crap where I should have grease. Let me take this moment ...

Pirate, Is the striker/FP your using the one pictured in your FAL fcg test post? I can weld a new end onto my feed stud (I'll even use something softer) and drill a hole thru it. Im using an extension similar to yours (same dimensioned tubing). I started with a piece of square tubing which actually ...

Anyone else have trouble getting the bolt to release from the barrel? Even with no recoil spring, I find myself using a mallet to get the bolt moving rearward sometimes. With the recoil spring its a must. How hard is too hard?

Pirate, Im using a flat ejector extension bar. I just read your other post and I see that your rear spacer fits inside the ejector sleeve. The one I have simply butts up to the feed stud --actually my feed stud just extends into the extension enough to hold the ejector sleeve since it cracked when I...

I went out the other day and was plagued by ftf's. I had repalced my bolt extension and cleaned up the hammer re-cocking pad and cocking handle bar. I did make my 'wedge hole' larger when I drilled mine and I tappered the firing pin end when I initially set it up. I think the issues I was having wer...

Tell me about the high speed low drag waffen marked masking tape!

I had to stretch my spring in the latch to get it to stay locked on mine.

Excellent JOB, Pirate!

Pirate, I have tried over the years to silver solder and never had more than random success. Why? I dont know? The only time I have had it work was using the hi-temp paste from brownells to premanently attach flash hiders during the AWB - but that required no skill - coat the threads, install, heat,...

Alright, I thought Id post a few pics of my 42 mods - first version. The welding was done with an antique open barn stored arc welder (yes this is an excuse for my shitty welding skills, but Im getting my very own MIG, this week.) A few points: The firing pin or more correctly bridge bar works and w...

Pirate, no offense meant. My comments were more directed toward the BRP 308 references which, IMO are more of an excuse than grounded in fact. Based on what Ive seen of your work and posts here, I would be very suprised if your gun didnt run both 308 and 8mm flawlessly when youre finished. What cali...

Personally, I think the 8mm only or is best arguement is weak...MG1, MG2, MG3. Are there issues when using 8mm parts in a 308 gun? Yep. But what SA belt fed built from USED mixed and matched parts doesnt have issues? The 308 problems in a SA 42 are part and design issues, not a caliber/cartridge iss...