Thinking about the Ruger MK upper thread and a project I've been working on... I want a custom gun for parts gun money, so I am going to fabricate most of it myself.
Im hoping to make a 10" stainless pistol with quick change barrels, a rail underneath with target sights and 1911 style mags to start (camp gun/plinker). If it goes well I want to go for something fun/unique.
The big question I have for my project is, what hardness should the bolt/bolt face be, and can I machine it on my tiny lathe if I buy hardened stock or will I have to harden it after.
So, if you were to design your own .22lr pistol, what features would you incorporate?
Barrel length?
Sights?
Materials?
Weight?
Rails?
Magazines/release?
Action?
Rails, Storage, Other?