SGC 9mm Lever release - something black continued

[ovenpaa]

OK, so the barrel must fit up against a register then. Are longer barrels easy enough to come by?

A silencer is a must!

[Blackstuff]

I intend on replacing the fore end and had a quick look today at the standard unit that Bob has installed. It does not appear to be fitted using the standard AR style ring, but appears to need a special 2 pronged tool.
Has anyone got any experience of taking this off - do you have a tool - any advice?

And has anyone seen a suitable flash hinder / muzzle break for it?

DM

Firstly, welcome to the gang party2 Secondly, welcome to the 'scoure the country for reasonably priced 9mm' gang :evil:

The foreend: I have no idea why this non-standard foreend nut (its not the same diameter as 'normal' AR nuts either :roll: ) was used :? Other than maybe as a money making exercise for Bob to replace them :-P ANYWAY, i removed mine using good old fashioned caveman technique - a lump hammer and a round-nosed punch Just took my time and gradually increased the force of my strikes until the locktite gave and away i went! Most foreends come with their own barrel nut and it really is as simple as screwing the nut on, then screwing the foreend on the nut

Mine was a 1st generation version (i see yours has the fat barrel and bigger lever release - starting to get PROPER lever envy now :mrgreen: :shock: ) so had the skinny barrel which came with the standard M16 'birdcage' flash hider. depending on the thread of your barrel will depend on how much of a carry on it will be to find one to fit. Have a look on MidwayUK for some ideas, then try to source one in the states

[Sim G]

That is just too nice......

My "wants" list has just been revised....thanks for that!

[Dangermouse]

Just spoke with Ian from ITL Shooting supplies http://www.itlshootingsupplies.co.uk/page10.htmre 9mm ammunition, he will be at the show this Sunday and will have a stall to the left of the doors on the veranda of the shooting pavilion.
I will be along to see what he has, If I have not spent all my money on other stuff, I will get some 9mm to try my toy..

DM

[Dangermouse]

Purchased 500 rounds from ITL today @ £19 a 100, not the £16 he has advertised - I was not sure of the web advertised price when at Bisley or I would have mentioned it.

Hopefully I will get on the range on Tuesday and give it a go - do you think these barrels need "shooting in"?

DM

[Dangermouse]

From LCJ - the USA based magazine company

Currently we are not shipping out of the US. I apologize, we should start shipping again in 2-3 months.

So note to self, try again January,

DM

[Dangermouse]

And Robert Clark (SGC) replied to my queries re the thread for the muzzle break

The thread should be 3/4" x 16 tpi, just check the OA diameter

If anyone can confirm this it would be nice,

DM

[Blackstuff]

do you think these barrels need "shooting in"?

DM

I didn't do a proper shooting in procedure with mine, but as its a plinker/gallery rifle in 9mm would it really need it?

My barrel thread is 9/16 x 24 but mines the skinny barrel

[Mike357]

DM, a timely buy as I have just seen pictures of the MK6 with the Glock magazines and I have say that it is one of the ugliest firearms I have ever seen. I suspect that existing models may well appreciate in value now.

[Dangermouse]

Mike, can you post pictures or a link to the Mk6 version?

It now looks like I need to purchase a barrel nut to fit my Sampson for-end to when it arrives, does anyone have one laying around?

DM