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Posted: 2/8/2015 8:15:51 PM EDT
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When it is so easy to drill and tap, why spend the money on this?
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Posted: 2/8/2015 8:24:36 PM EDT
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When it is so easy to drill and tap, why spend the money on this? I understand that, when I SBR my M92 I'm going to drill and tap a manticore arms folding triangle stock, but I'm really just curious if mounting the stock under the grip is strong enough. I feel like it's made for people that want to break NFA laws and be able to return the "pistol" to a legal configuration easily and quickly. |
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Posted: 2/8/2015 8:45:55 PM EDT
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if i can drill and tap a couple of holes, so can anyone. this brace is probably just as sturdy but it's really not necessary.
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Posted: 2/8/2015 9:34:08 PM EDT
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I use the one that adapts to buffer tube. Rock solid.
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Posted: 2/8/2015 10:13:56 PM EDT
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Damn good idea.
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Posted: 2/9/2015 1:44:56 AM EDT
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One must remember that some people don't have the tools or skills to drill and tap those holes. I have helped people that did not know how to change a pistol grip on an AR before. Drilling a straight hole without a guide is hard for many people. If your drill bit walks a little you are up ****creek.
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Posted: 2/9/2015 12:38:42 PM EDT
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^if you cannot do this yourself or you are not comfortable, ask a friend or neighbor; lots of people have the "skills." it's really quite easy and the risk to screwing up is small; however, ymmv and perform at your own risk. imo this isn't even a gunsmith project; way more likely diy. clamp your disassembled firearm into a sturdy vice and use a good hand drill. mark your holes with a sharpie, use a punch to get started, drill a tiny hole completely thru using a regular bit, then go behind it with this: Greenlee DTAP10-32 Combination Drill and Tap Bit, 10-32NF
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Posted: 2/9/2015 1:22:15 PM EDT
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if you cannot do this yourself or you are not comfortable, ask a friend or neighbor; lots of people have the "skills." it's really quite easy and the risk to screwing up is small; however, ymmv and perform at your own risk. imo this isn't even a gunsmith project; way more likely diy. clamp your disassembled firearm into a sturdy vice and use a good hand drill. mark your holes with a sharpie, use a punch to get started, drill a tiny hole completely thru using a regular bit, then go behind it with this: Greenlee DTAP10-32 Combination Drill and Tap Bit, 10-32NF I'm not afraid of drilling and tapping. I just stumbled across the product I linked in the OP and was curious about it. At first I thought it was incredibly stupid, but then realized that short of butt stroking folks it's not exactly a high impact area on a low recoil rifle. |
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Posted: 2/9/2015 2:07:35 PM EDT
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I'm not afraid of drilling and tapping. I just stumbled across the product I linked in the OP and was curious about it. At first I thought it was incredibly stupid, but then realized that short of butt stroking folks it's not exactly a high impact area on a low recoil rifle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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if you cannot do this yourself or you are not comfortable, ask a friend or neighbor; lots of people have the "skills." it's really quite easy and the risk to screwing up is small; however, ymmv and perform at your own risk. imo this isn't even a gunsmith project; way more likely diy. clamp your disassembled firearm into a sturdy vice and use a good hand drill. mark your holes with a sharpie, use a punch to get started, drill a tiny hole completely thru using a regular bit, then go behind it with this: Greenlee DTAP10-32 Combination Drill and Tap Bit, 10-32NF I'm not afraid of drilling and tapping. I just stumbled across the product I linked in the OP and was curious about it. At first I thought it was incredibly stupid, but then realized that short of butt stroking folks it's not exactly a high impact area on a low recoil rifle. understood; i considered the product when i was researching as well. but price was a factor and wanting to change as little of the original firearm necessary. i agree, not many of us need as robust construction as either of these solutions provide. |
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Posted: 2/9/2015 4:22:32 PM EDT
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Looks good enough for lazy people.....just go with a real triangle folder....
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Posted: 2/9/2015 7:29:55 PM EDT
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Looks good enough for lazy people.....just go with a real triangle folder.... <a href="https://imageshack.com/i/p8GIPkqCj" target="_blank">http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/908/GIPkqC.jpg</a> The SBR is much, much nicer than your pants 
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Posted: 2/17/2015 2:44:41 AM EDT
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The SBR is much, much nicer than your pants Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Looks good enough for lazy people.....just go with a real triangle folder.... <a href="https://imageshack.com/i/p8GIPkqCj" target="_blank">http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/908/GIPkqC.jpg</a> The SBR is much, much nicer than your pants And his orthopedic shoes |
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Posted: 2/24/2015 10:25:07 AM EDT
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I think that one is converted to a standard rifle length.
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Posted: 2/25/2015 1:00:27 PM EDT
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I drilled and taped mine without any problems, however, I just read a post in this section of someone who screwed up when he tried to drill his trunion. Now he is looking at having the holes welded, the trunion re-faced and having someone else drill and tap properly. This would be the perfect fix for someone with his problem. It didn't take me long to do the job but I can see how things can go "sideways" very quickly.
MadDog 
ETA: My handy work; Manticore triangular stock, Stormworx hinge, Magpul QD sling cup. 
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