MAC-11 upper project

[TRX]

Since critical items for my rifle project are on long back-order, I decided to do something about my MAC-11. I wanted to reduce its rate of fire to something sane, and though a pocket SMG is an attractive idea, in practice shooting it is more akin to holding a rabid weasel than anything else. I decided I was willing to give up pocket-ability in favor of something more SMG-sized and easier to control.

So far, I've ordered one Suomi stick mag and one drum, and a Lichtenberg magwell adapter. The upper is 1-1/8 square, but it turns out that's not a standard size of steel tubing. Oddly, the original upper looks to have been bent in a brake and welded on the bottom, which is how I'm going to have to do it.

Rather than messing with the trigger group I think I'll just make a new bolt with a rearward extension to pick up the original sear. This will also let me move the ejection port from the right to the left. Being sprayed in the face with hot brass is tiresome after a while.

I'm still looking for an inexpensive barrel already chambered in 9mm. Looks like Suomi barrels are either out of stock or $50ish now.

[sjohnson]

Madsen barrel? $36, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

[jonmorry333]

hey good luck with your project . im wanting to do one of my own . keep us informed . i wanna see how it turns out

[TRX]

Hot dog! I'll order one today.

[555th]

Lage sells MAC slowfire uppers and parts...barrels, bolts, stocks...etc

Here's the link: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

It might give you some ideas if you build your own.

[555th]

Here's a pic from their site.