Coils -
You can order parts reasonably priced from
http://www.robertrtg.com/mg.html
Topcover/feed tray combo for $85, empty gripstick for $12
http://www.robertrtg.com/mg1topcover.html
Robert is the best to deal with. Also sells DM1 links/belts & starter tabs as cheap as anywhere. I believe there's about to be a rush on them. When I ordered an MG1 combo, it was the first time he was ever out of them (they couldn't figure out why) so I settled on an MG3 TC to get started
Pookie -
Hearing that from you is gratifying. I have been an admirer of your builds (esp your .308 bullpup) for several years. Feel free to use any pics I've posted
The BC slides freely and it's headspaced. 4130 Gas tube was too long - port too close to the muzzle (would only eject w/o with the recoil spring) Shortened it to standard size; has a TIGHT SEAL (mallet-tapped) with the GB. Sleeved a chromed-lined Chinese barrel to an oddball trunnion; used a misc rear sight block which had no sight leaf. Perfect candidates for as cheap as I am
I mimicked a pressure plate with my fingers, and pushed the BC to chamber the cartridge. Had already seen Sharpshooter's vids, and now was convinced I could build this. Did it for a couple hours - amazed that it was this simple. TRIM YOUR TRUNNION CONSERVATIVELY
1/16" wall on the bottom, 1/8" wall on top. When complete, there wasn't much 'top' left. Above post shows reinforcing rails made from 1/2" ange iron, file-fit to center the TC 'skirts' firmly.
Starting to take shape
First attempt (of 3) building an "L" BC extension - too heavy to cycle, hardly enough hammer clearance. Seperated the RS guide, and later made a cocking handle 'plate' (above, in earlier post) for the handle, with a 'step' that engages the front of the BC when cocking. It's non-reciprocating, like a G3
:thumbup1: Top Honors go to Sharpshooter :thumbup1: for turning a wild thought into reality - I can't imagine how much effort went into making this design work. I just copied his. First saw it 11-09-07 and had to have one. Thanksgiving trip was already planned, to visit an AK-builder friend in UT for a parkerizing party & commaraderie. so now a visit with Sharpshooter was on the agenda. Took a bottle of Crown along (to bribe him) and my half-done rcvr. I would consider this "THE BUILD DESIGN of 2007"
I'm thinking about a 9" BF pistol. It can be done (just received some RPD TC/FT assy's) The practicality factor alone is reason enough to build one
Steve in El Paso