Philadelphia ordinance m42 80% ever built?

[othersmightlive]

I've been reading all night but I've got to know if anyone has ever built a semi auto mg42 using a Philadelphia ordinance 80%. From what I read it is difficult, but so is rocket surgery. Anyone ever do it? Pointers?

[42rocker]

Did you also check the brp receivers. More is posted on those than the Phil.
Good Luck

Later 42rocker

[othersmightlive]

Did you also check the brp receivers. More is posted on those than the Phil.
Good Luck

Later 42rocker

Picked a Philly one up on the cheap, couldn't resist. Could make a dummy, but I'd rather not. Let the metal fly!

[42rocker]

Good Luck to you!

Please share some photos as I would like to see and know more about a Phil 80%

Later 42rocker

[messerschmittfan]

I too have a new Philly receiver that came with a kit I purchased a while back. I would be interested in how one could machine a good semi-receiver out of it. Harry

[othersmightlive]

Will do. First I've got a few other projects on the table. (Yes, more projects than "Completes") I'll join a 12 step program after just one more

[Blanksguy]

I would suggest looking at cutting the Phia-Ord 80% in half from front to rear......doing the machining-out of the inside and then welding the halves together.
It just seems that it would be cheaper/faster to do it this way instead of trying "EDM" due to costs of the work.

Regards, RichardS
US Army, Retired.

[usmc8488]

I would suggest looking at cutting the Phia-Ord 80% in half from front to rear......doing the machining-out of the inside and then welding the halves together.
It just seems that it would be cheaper/faster to do it this way instead of trying "EDM" due to costs of the work.

Regards, RichardS
US Army, Retired.

Wow I wish I would have thought of that before my unsuccessful attempt.... My 2nd was the BRP and it worked out well

[Blanksguy]

usmc8488,
Isn't to WiseLiteArms that is making an SA42 with a machined rear-section (?).

Regards, RichardS.
US Army, Retired.

[messerschmittfan]

Correct the Wiselite Generation Two receiver is cut in half and then machined before being welded back together. It has the rails machined in. Harry

[usmc8488]

usmc8488,
Isn't to WiseLiteArms that is making an SA42 with a machined rear-section (?).

Regards, RichardS.
US Army, Retired.

Yes I knew they were using it.

My attempt was before WiseLite was doing the Gen 2. After my build I just didn't pay attention how they were using it. I probably could have just gone out and bought one for less $, but, I am a hobbyist who enjoins building. I also have only basic tools, Dremel, two drill presses Tig welder and hand tools.

[Oldrelic]

I am looking to buy a 80% Philadelphia Ordnance Mg34 Receiver.
No pares needed.

Please post contact info if you have one for sale.

Oldrelic
12-03-2016