Best material to fill FA cutout in GI stock?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best material to fill FA cutout in GI stock?

Posted: 9/5/2004 9:16:09 AM EDT

I have a synthetic GI M14 stock that I just got from Fred. A really, really nice stock I might add. For $45, I am way more than satisfied. However, I'd like to fill the selector cutout. I am sure you guys have done this. What's the best material to use? Automotive fiberglass resin? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

Posted: 9/5/2004 9:18:14 AM EDT

[#1]

there is a dummy plug u can get i just saw a post about it on the florida shoters network maybe one of the fla crowd might have a link will see if i can find it for you

Posted: 9/5/2004 9:20:53 AM EDT

[#2]

here ya go

http://floridashootersnetwork.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php3?t=3479

Posted: 9/5/2004 9:29:51 AM EDT

[#3]

IF YOU DONT WANT TO GO THAT ROUTE I HAVE USED ACRAGLASS FROM BROWNELLS WITH SOME OF THEIR BROWN DYE........WORKS PRETTY GOOD

Posted: 9/5/2004 10:07:42 AM EDT

[#4]

www.sparrowhawkm14.com

dummy selector kits

Posted: 9/5/2004 11:49:16 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks guys

Posted: 9/5/2004 12:54:39 PM EDT

[#6]

I use Bondo-Glass. Available at Wal-Mart for $7 - $8 in the Automotive section.

I've done MANY synthetic M14 stocks with it, works great.

Posted: 9/5/2004 2:31:06 PM EDT

[#7]

If you are going to paint the stock, any good epoxy/fiberglass will do. Roughen up the application surface to give the new stuff a good grip; wouldn't hurt to drill a couple or three wide diameter but short holes . Although I have installed them in the past, I think the faux selector levers a bit stupid, and not worth the trouble. YMMV.

Posted: 9/5/2004 2:33:00 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
If you are going to paint the stock, any good epoxy/fiberglass will do. Although I have installed them in the past, I think the faux selector levers a bit stupid, and not worth the trouble. YMMV.

I agree. The fake selector is gay. Thanks for the input.

Posted: 9/6/2004 8:05:14 AM EDT

[#9]

Fake selectors, although i havent used one yet, fit the bill for those trying to make a USGI repro. or keep the look as much as possible etc.

If it aint your cup of tea use something else. No need to insult those that choose to use one.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Best material to fill FA cutout in GI stock?

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