Newbie Here Checking In.

[Savage11]

Hello all,

First off, I would like to say hello to all the talented individuals on this forum. I have been wanting to build an MG53 for quite some time now. I will be purchasing a kit in the next month. I have built quite a few AKM variants over the past few years, but I have heard that an MG53/42 is much more difficult. I have welding experience as well as sheet metal experience. What recommendations would you all give to a such as myself, what to buy, what not to buy, bets vendors and so forth and the best recommended building process? Any and all information welcome!

Best regards,

Savage11

[42rocker]

Welcome to the website. I have posted on this several times. Please use your search button for all of the info.
If you want a shooter get the parts kit from

http://mg34.com/

as it should all be from one weapon that was working

History looking for a German then lots of ebay gunbroker searching.

Next get the kit from centerfire and look for receiver shells. Or buy them from brp

http://brpguns.com/

post a few more questions and we will be happy to work with you. I was setting up a nice listing of builds but the software was upgraded and things have changed.

Later 42rocker

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Wilkommen Kamerad!

[Der Alder]

https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_in ... ts_id/2172

http://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/MG42-MG3-M53-c17.htm

http://www.brpguns.com/categories/Semi- ... Semi-Auto/

http://mg34.com/

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacture ... -37396.htm

Don't know if he still has any left, but Bill ( Global Machine & Tool LLC) had some nicely made MG42 rear reciver sections for about $200, which is what I'm using on my latest build. Can be contacted at his shop 817-636-5606. (no website that I'm aware of). He has a pretty good deal right now on ratchet plates as well.