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This is the SL8 info thread. If you are looking for info on the USC/UMP click the following link:
HK USC -----> Link: click here
There have been many questions about moding the SL8. Here are some of the mods that are available from the Site sponsors as well as some only available from other sources. Note: the other sources listed may require export permits.
If you are a site sponsor or dealer and supply any of the mentioned items, please PM me and I will edit the post so your name will appear on post #1.
CGN sponsors who can get what you are looking for:
Wolverine Supplies-Click Here
The Shooting Edge-Click Here
Target Sports-Click Here
Drop Zone Tactical-Click Here
Tactical Imports-Click Here
One Shot Tactical Supply-Click Here
Dlask Arms-Click Here
I will continue to add items as I find them. I cannot guarantee that all the info is correct, but I try.
Post and view members SL8 and G36 pics here:
Link: click here
General info and factory specs and LOP
General specs:
Link: click here
HK Europe:
Link: click here
HK USA:
Link: click here
Another good place for info and questions is HK Pro. It's like Gunnutz, but is specifically geared to all things HK.
Link 1: click here
Link 2: click here
Patent Info:
Link: click here
G36 instructional videos:
Link: click here
SL8 parts list with part #s and SL8 vs G36 (FBI) trigger parts list
[Link: click here
SL8 versions
Link: click here
SL8/G36 trigger group breakdown (complete step by step removal)
WARNING : Using a G36 trigger housing with your SL8:
Read This First. Click Here Now!
SL8 Link: click here
SL8/G36 Link: click here
Update about proper trigger spring location: Link: click here
Installing the magazine catch Link: click here
SL8-1 ( and 4/5) user manual. G36 user manual
SL8 Link: click here
G36 Link: click here
Dual Optic Instructions
Instructions Link: click here
Batteries for the Dual Optic Link: click here
Range Reports
Link: click here
SL8 questions covered in other threads
Link: click here
Topics covered:
manual bolt hold open
firing pin
conversions
slings
NEA AR magwell
NEA AR magwell issue (Rare and covered by warranty)
Proper chambering of a round
P-mags for the G36 (NOT AR-15)
Triggers?
Comparisons
SL8 vs AR
Swiss Arms, SL8, XCR
SL8 vs G36
HERA Gen 2 conversion
SPUHR AR magwell
Making a custom stock:
SL8SG1 - Link: click here
PSG-8 - Link: click here
MODS and UPGRADES
Click on thumbnail for larger pic
Stock conversions:
H.E.R.A conversion stock (available: Wolverine Supplies, TSE)
[Link: click here
H.E.R.A. BCK2 (available: Wolverine Supplies, TSE)
[Link: click here
HDPS (available: HDPS, HK Parts Net) (you will need to find a way to export)
Requires additional G36 trigger housing and G36c stock
Top notch parts (available: Black market parts) (you will need to find a way to export)
Complete lower and buttstock
B&T
For converted SL8 and G36 Only
Link: click here
HK Retractable stock
For converted SL8 and G36 Only
Link: click here
Hanguards:
KAC RAS (Available: discontinued)
Link: click here
B&T RAS (Available: wolverine supply)
Link: click here
EMA Tactical (Available: Try Wolverine supply or TSE)
Link: click here
Troy Battle Rail (Available: try Target sports)
Link: click here
Rails,Optical
HK (Available: wolverine supply)
B&T (Available: wolverine supply)
Link: click here
Link to pics: click here (pics of B&T rails)
There are other optic mount rails available from RKS Plus
Link: click here
SPUHR-G36 (available: Contact SPUHR sales dept.)
Link: click here
Zeiss Military / Hensoldt Optics
RSA-S & VGN ( Available: Tactical Imports)
Link: click here
ZO 4x30 (Available: Tactical Imports)
Rail, accessory
*Thread pitch on factory handguard mounting points is M5x0.8*
HK (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
B&T (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
Link: click here
Dlask
4" side rails, 7.5" bottom rail. ( model specific. Please contact Dlask about the fit before ordering them for your SL8) thanks to fireball for the heads up.
Link: click here
Mags
HK 10/5 Standard with SL8 (Available: wolverine supply)
(Sorry, No picture)
HK 30/5 G36 type (Available: Good luck!)
Spear magazines
New mag made in NZ. NOW AVAILABLE!! (Available: wolverine supplies)
Link: click here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cup2i4-IRCc
Magpul PMAG 30G
Link: click here
Magwell Adapters
SPUHR AR adapter (Available: Contact SPUHR)
Link: click here
HK 416 adapter (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
North East Arms (new style)
Does require modification to the receiver
Mag pouches and holders
Double mag pouch (Available: DropZone Tactical)
http://www.dropzonetactical.com/pouches/pouches.php
"IPSC" style mag holder (Available: RKS Plus and Bladetech)
Link: click here
Link: click here
Bi pod/adapter
adapters allow the use of standard bipods
B&T adapter (Available: wolverine supply)
Link: click here
Harris adapter (Available at most retailers)
HK bipod (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
Harris Bipod (Available at most retailers)
Brass catcher (Available: SL-8.de)
RKS Plus
Link: click here
B&T
For use with B&T handguard.
Link: click here
Extended bolt release
HK EBR (Available: RKS Plus or PM me)
Link: click here
Extended mag release
EMR (Available: RKS Plus or PM me)
Link: click here
Flash hiders and brakes (Available: SL-8.de or I-E-A.de)
SL-8.de no longer exports
http://translate.google.ca/translat...snum=1&ct=result&prev=/search?q=sl-8.de&hl=en
http://www.steger-gmbh.com/files/index.htm
[
I-E-A.de
Link: click here
RKS
Link: click here
Roedale
Link: click here
Miscellaneous Items
Thumb screws for stock (available; HDPS, HK Parts Net)
These replace the allen screws and give an additional sling attchment point (NOTE: the MagPul MS3 sling will not fit this or the Factory HK sling pin)
G36 bayonet (available: RKS Plus)
Link: Click Here
Tools
Barrel wrench and trunion rod
These should always be used as a set to remove and replace the barrel. See the link for more info:
Link: click here
GENERAL INFO
Magazines:
*The factory 5 round mags cannot be disassembled as stated in the manual. They are 10 round mags that use a spacer and have been sonically welded closed at the factory.
*The use of G36 mags requires one of 2 modifications for them to fit:
1)The first and most common way is to remove the 2 small tabs inside the receiver to allow the mags to fit in. Only remove the vertical part of the tab up to where it meets the little horizontal piece. These 2 tabs are why there are 2 indents on the factory 5 round mags.
2)The second is to cut 2 indents into the G36 mag. This method is not preferred because G36 mags are hard to come by and altering them decreases their value.
AR-15 mag well adapter
Installing an AR-15 mag well adapter on the SL8 is simple. Remove the factory mag well as per the user manual instructions. Then push out the pin that holds the mag release button. Remove the mag release and spring. (try not to lose any parts) The factory mag release are not needed with this conversion. Then install the AR-15 adapter in reverse order. For the AR mags to fit you must also remove the tabs in the receiver, as noted in the use of G36 mags above. However, you dont need to remove as much. AR mags are about 4mm wider than the SL8 mags, so only 2mm from each side needs to be removed
If you want to be able to swap between the 2 mag wells on-the-fly, cut a notch in the back of the AR-15 mag well adapter so it matches the factory one. This will allow space needed for the factory mag release. The AR mags will not be drop free. You will have to pull them out.
Left: Sl8 mag well. Right: AR-15 mag well with notch
Mag well swap video:
Link: click here
HK USC -----> Link: click here
There have been many questions about moding the SL8. Here are some of the mods that are available from the Site sponsors as well as some only available from other sources. Note: the other sources listed may require export permits.
If you are a site sponsor or dealer and supply any of the mentioned items, please PM me and I will edit the post so your name will appear on post #1.
CGN sponsors who can get what you are looking for:
Wolverine Supplies-Click Here
The Shooting Edge-Click Here
Target Sports-Click Here
Drop Zone Tactical-Click Here
Tactical Imports-Click Here
One Shot Tactical Supply-Click Here
Dlask Arms-Click Here
I will continue to add items as I find them. I cannot guarantee that all the info is correct, but I try.
Post and view members SL8 and G36 pics here:
Link: click here
General info and factory specs and LOP
General specs:
Link: click here
HK Europe:
Link: click here
HK USA:
Link: click here
Another good place for info and questions is HK Pro. It's like Gunnutz, but is specifically geared to all things HK.
Link 1: click here
Link 2: click here
Patent Info:
Link: click here
G36 instructional videos:
Link: click here
SL8 parts list with part #s and SL8 vs G36 (FBI) trigger parts list
[Link: click here
SL8 versions
Link: click here
SL8/G36 trigger group breakdown (complete step by step removal)
WARNING : Using a G36 trigger housing with your SL8:
Read This First. Click Here Now!
SL8 Link: click here
SL8/G36 Link: click here
Update about proper trigger spring location: Link: click here
Installing the magazine catch Link: click here
SL8-1 ( and 4/5) user manual. G36 user manual
SL8 Link: click here
G36 Link: click here
Dual Optic Instructions
Instructions Link: click here
Batteries for the Dual Optic Link: click here
Range Reports
Link: click here
SL8 questions covered in other threads
Link: click here
Topics covered:
manual bolt hold open
firing pin
conversions
slings
NEA AR magwell
NEA AR magwell issue (Rare and covered by warranty)
Proper chambering of a round
P-mags for the G36 (NOT AR-15)
Triggers?
Comparisons
SL8 vs AR
Swiss Arms, SL8, XCR
SL8 vs G36
HERA Gen 2 conversion
SPUHR AR magwell
Making a custom stock:
SL8SG1 - Link: click here
PSG-8 - Link: click here
MODS and UPGRADES
Click on thumbnail for larger pic
Stock conversions:
H.E.R.A conversion stock (available: Wolverine Supplies, TSE)
[Link: click here
H.E.R.A. BCK2 (available: Wolverine Supplies, TSE)
[Link: click here
HDPS (available: HDPS, HK Parts Net) (you will need to find a way to export)
Requires additional G36 trigger housing and G36c stock
Top notch parts (available: Black market parts) (you will need to find a way to export)
Complete lower and buttstock
B&T
For converted SL8 and G36 Only
Link: click here
HK Retractable stock
For converted SL8 and G36 Only
Link: click here
Hanguards:
KAC RAS (Available: discontinued)
Link: click here
B&T RAS (Available: wolverine supply)
Link: click here
EMA Tactical (Available: Try Wolverine supply or TSE)
Link: click here
Troy Battle Rail (Available: try Target sports)
Link: click here
Rails,Optical
HK (Available: wolverine supply)
B&T (Available: wolverine supply)
Link: click here
Link to pics: click here (pics of B&T rails)
There are other optic mount rails available from RKS Plus
Link: click here
SPUHR-G36 (available: Contact SPUHR sales dept.)
Link: click here
Zeiss Military / Hensoldt Optics
RSA-S & VGN ( Available: Tactical Imports)
Link: click here
ZO 4x30 (Available: Tactical Imports)
Rail, accessory
*Thread pitch on factory handguard mounting points is M5x0.8*
HK (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
B&T (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
Link: click here
Dlask
4" side rails, 7.5" bottom rail. ( model specific. Please contact Dlask about the fit before ordering them for your SL8) thanks to fireball for the heads up.
Link: click here
Mags
HK 10/5 Standard with SL8 (Available: wolverine supply)
(Sorry, No picture)
HK 30/5 G36 type (Available: Good luck!)
Spear magazines
New mag made in NZ. NOW AVAILABLE!! (Available: wolverine supplies)
Link: click here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cup2i4-IRCc
Magpul PMAG 30G
Link: click here
Magwell Adapters
SPUHR AR adapter (Available: Contact SPUHR)
Link: click here
HK 416 adapter (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
North East Arms (new style)
Does require modification to the receiver
Mag pouches and holders
Double mag pouch (Available: DropZone Tactical)
http://www.dropzonetactical.com/pouches/pouches.php
"IPSC" style mag holder (Available: RKS Plus and Bladetech)
Link: click here
Link: click here
Bi pod/adapter
adapters allow the use of standard bipods
B&T adapter (Available: wolverine supply)
Link: click here
Harris adapter (Available at most retailers)
HK bipod (Available: wolverine supply, RKS Plus)
Harris Bipod (Available at most retailers)
Brass catcher (Available: SL-8.de)
RKS Plus
Link: click here
B&T
For use with B&T handguard.
Link: click here
Extended bolt release
HK EBR (Available: RKS Plus or PM me)
Link: click here
Extended mag release
EMR (Available: RKS Plus or PM me)
Link: click here
Flash hiders and brakes (Available: SL-8.de or I-E-A.de)
SL-8.de no longer exports
http://translate.google.ca/translat...snum=1&ct=result&prev=/search?q=sl-8.de&hl=en
http://www.steger-gmbh.com/files/index.htm
[
I-E-A.de
Link: click here
RKS
Link: click here
Roedale
Link: click here
Miscellaneous Items
Thumb screws for stock (available; HDPS, HK Parts Net)
These replace the allen screws and give an additional sling attchment point (NOTE: the MagPul MS3 sling will not fit this or the Factory HK sling pin)
G36 bayonet (available: RKS Plus)
Link: Click Here
Tools
Barrel wrench and trunion rod
These should always be used as a set to remove and replace the barrel. See the link for more info:
Link: click here
GENERAL INFO
Magazines:
*The factory 5 round mags cannot be disassembled as stated in the manual. They are 10 round mags that use a spacer and have been sonically welded closed at the factory.
*The use of G36 mags requires one of 2 modifications for them to fit:
1)The first and most common way is to remove the 2 small tabs inside the receiver to allow the mags to fit in. Only remove the vertical part of the tab up to where it meets the little horizontal piece. These 2 tabs are why there are 2 indents on the factory 5 round mags.
2)The second is to cut 2 indents into the G36 mag. This method is not preferred because G36 mags are hard to come by and altering them decreases their value.
AR-15 mag well adapter
Installing an AR-15 mag well adapter on the SL8 is simple. Remove the factory mag well as per the user manual instructions. Then push out the pin that holds the mag release button. Remove the mag release and spring. (try not to lose any parts) The factory mag release are not needed with this conversion. Then install the AR-15 adapter in reverse order. For the AR mags to fit you must also remove the tabs in the receiver, as noted in the use of G36 mags above. However, you dont need to remove as much. AR mags are about 4mm wider than the SL8 mags, so only 2mm from each side needs to be removed
If you want to be able to swap between the 2 mag wells on-the-fly, cut a notch in the back of the AR-15 mag well adapter so it matches the factory one. This will allow space needed for the factory mag release. The AR mags will not be drop free. You will have to pull them out.
Left: Sl8 mag well. Right: AR-15 mag well with notch
Mag well swap video:
Link: click here
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