Proper dimensions of M14 Op Rod Tab?

[granite]

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[Oldsmobiler]

The tab thickness that you need to check is the part that rides in the oprod slot - its .100" new. Also look for obvious signs of wear in the corners and on the face of the tab.

 

[Oldsmobiler]

Here found this for ya:

Nice new tab with no wear....this is a perfect one

 

[granite]

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[I <3 M14]

You won't be able to ship it to the US to have it redone... you'll have to find someone on this side of the border

 

[granite]

Suggestions

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[I <3 M14]

Vulcan gun refinishing may be able to help you out. Nick can do metal work and heat treating etc.
He does awesome work too

 

[djankle]

I think treelinem14 will ship you out a used or rebuilt op rod.

I have a USGI op rod that gauges 0.082" for thickness. Seems to work good. I don't think the tab size matters as much as long as the op rod fits nice with the receiver.

 

[RickR1100]

Anyone you can think of? Width is ok but height and thickness are off, plus both corners are getting to look like those in the worn pic. I would think there is a heat treatment required in the process.

For the repair? I'd think most if not all Canadian gunsmiths would be able to do that.

A quicker way would be to simply post a WTB in the EE for a new Oprod, probably be cheaper than buying from the USA, cheaper than a gunsmith too. Norc oprod should be cheaper than a USGI oprod. Buy whichever you have confidence in.