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Posted: 1/18/2017 8:44:15 PM EDT
Has anyone laid one on top of a standard charging handle?

Need a comparison for a project.

Thanks in advance,
BC
Link Posted: 1/18/2017 9:19:56 PM EDT
[#1]
What are we looking for?
Link Posted: 1/18/2017 9:34:54 PM EDT
[#2]
Never until right now.
...But why?

Link Posted: 1/18/2017 9:41:49 PM EDT
[#3]
well.........we know there isn't enough "meat" to make an old one out of a new one.
Link Posted: 1/18/2017 10:55:39 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks olgunner, was thinking of re shaping one
Stoner answered the question.
Thanks, BC
Link Posted: 1/19/2017 12:35:03 PM EDT
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well.........we know there isn't enough "meat" to make an old one out of a new one.
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Yes, you can........been there and done that. It's on my 601 Armalite prototype. You'll also grind down top to make same thickness. I also changed position of catch pin.....
Link Posted: 1/19/2017 3:25:27 PM EDT
[#6]
Still better just to order a reproduction one from Nodak Spud...
Link Posted: 1/19/2017 6:03:55 PM EDT
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Or, find a REAL one
Link Posted: 1/25/2017 11:00:32 AM EDT
[#8]
Cheapest and most fun is to roll your own. I'll do you one if you'd like....
Link Posted: 1/25/2017 11:30:43 AM EDT
[#9]
Thanks for the offer KYGun.

Like you said, the fun is in rolling your own.

If I mess it up, I'll give you a call.

Best, BC
Link Posted: 1/25/2017 11:59:53 AM EDT
[#10]
You'll do fine. I wish I knew parkerizing and I'd be making em to sell.
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