mg53

[mag187]

what type of grip stick semi conversion do you reccomend? i have seen several types.

[flemgunner]

I was gonna go with a BRP grip as they require no welding and you can get em with a safety

[mag187]

is brp the brand? i havent seen that one. do you know who sells them?

[flemgunner]

Yeah, their website is brpguns.com or something like that

[mag187]

thanks for info

[amafrank]

Might try searching for M53 too. That will get you more info as the MG53 is a Colt, M53 is a yugo copy of the MG42......

Frank

[mag187]

i didnt know that thanks...the more i read on converting to semi the more i get confused!! it semes there are different ways of doing it..i have a background in metal fab and welding so that i understand. but the bolt and recoptor spring not shure.. the grip i understand also. i just want to do it right the first time. any advice wanted marc

[blakesguns]

I have the brp grip and its nice. I've been waiting on his semi bolt for the better part of 2 months now. Its all thats keeping me from testing out my build.

[waffendude]

you might want to check out www.projectguns.com there is some good info there on the 42
--recouperator and the springs inside the recouperator ---should not have a need to be altered---some guys take the recouper apart to clean it---some install new springs (if needed) the recouperator pushes the barrel back into it's proper location.
now the bolt spring will have to be shortened---this is very critical in that if the spring is too short --the bolt may not have enough power---to long and the weapon wont eject the spent casing---read thru the threads here and your find a pretty good starting point---each weapon is a little different WITH THAT SAID THERE IS A THREAD ABOUT USING A STANDARD LENGHT SPRING---YOU MUST MODIFY THE BUFFER/STK

i hope this helps a little
waffen

[mag187]

yes it does i have been to that site very good.this website is also very good.i have everything figured out except the spring and rod inside bolt. i an almost shure thet are not needed because it will fire with bolt closed and fireing pin will be in its place. is this correct? thanks for help mag

[Bil]

Right you are! The rear of the bolt gets an extention,which is why the spring needs shortening.If not shortened,there is not enough room for all of the coils when compressed.Read up on all the old posts,lots of info there,and pics.Severtal type of grips,and several opinions on each! ---bil

[mag187]

thanks for conferming that bill.now i am confident to make a good semi m53. i fully understand how it works and what an awesome gun.some day i hope to shoot a fa .i know there are machine gun shoots where you can rent one. i dont know of any by ny . will try to post pictures of my progress. thanks again mag