1 Pennny Krinker Plinker Stock Fix

[MPI]

Well I got an 8" krinker kit and was looking at the best way of fixing my folding stock to keep the overall length over 26". I was thinking either of a JB(thanks Rob) weld or traditional weld and then I looked at the spring that returns the release button to its original position. There is a retaining pin in the button's shaft that lets the spring grab the button and return it.... anyway if you have krinker you know, if you plan on getting one you will see it.

So I took out the spring retaining pin and removed the spring, then I feed a 3" piece of coat hanger through the spring retaining pin hole and bent it back on both sides to form a u-bolt. I then trimmed back then ends after determining how much space to allow for the wall of the frame. Anyway it works like a charm, solid and doesn’t move and it keeps me from an ugly buba'ing of the rifle. It took about 15'minutes, here are two pictures of it in (didn't think to take a picture of it before).

 

[(Ronin)]

Um thats the problem,it has to be permanently fixed to be unrestricted...i'm pretty sure that doesnt meet the requirement

 

[Canuck223]

Um thats the problem,it has to be permanently fixed to be unrestricted...i'm pretty sure that doesnt meet the requirement

I see your point, but will the CFC use the same test of permanence on a stock that they do for mags?

 

[(Ronin)]

It just says "permanently fixed"..as the piece is removable,i dont think it would pass...

 

[MPI]

What not permanent about it? It’s a part that doesn't allow the stock to open. There is no way to open the stock without taking the rifle apart and removing the part with tools. It is no different then a short-barreled shotgun that requires the stock to meet OAL. You can take a stock off a shotgun anytime with tools but its remains non-restricted so long as you don't.

 

[MPI]

I see your point, but will the CFC use the same test of permanence on a stock that they do for mags?

I was going to use the AR mag example but I think the short-barreled shotgun is a better parallel.

 

[(Ronin)]

Just my thoughts,you'll have to wait untill someone with better knowledge of how the law is interpreted says something..
But you should make sure of that..

 

[RobertMcC]

JB Weld. I took my Krinker pushed the button as far as I could and then applied some JB Weld between the catch on the right side. Wiped off the access and then let it cure.

There a Pinned stock, Cheap and Easy.

 

[wd40]

JB Weld. I took my Krinker pushed the button as far as I could and then applied some JB Weld between the catch on the right side. Wiped off the access and then let it cure.

There a Pinned stock, Cheap and Easy.

Welding or JB weld is the best way to do it , but what about if I whant to sell the krinker kit some day and dont lost some value ???

 

[JDForBrkFst]

^ Thats probably the worst thing you could have told him right after he went and did that.

 

[markl]

well if you want to use it in canada it has to be done anyway. you won't lose any value since your saving someone else the effort of getting it welded

 

[Calum]

If a pop rivet works with Magazines, then why not a stock?

 

[markl]

hey, good idea.
good timing on this topic since my krinker should be here tomorrow

 

[ilovepotatos]

Man...you've really gotta wonder about some guy's heads as they type these messages.

"but what about if I whant to sell the krinker kit some day and dont lost some value ???"

So many errors...I could have done better when I was in Grade 5.

 

[Calum]

The bent rusty nail didn't tip you off?

 

[RobertMcC]

Welding or JB weld is the best way to do it , but what about if I whant to sell the krinker kit some day and dont lost some value ???

But its alot better then drilling holes and shoving pennys in the folding mech.

Only way some one could use the stock un modified if they install like a 16" barrel, but theres cheaper folders.

I doubt Im ever gonna sell this stock.

 

[MPI]

I have been thinking and feel comfortable with my permanent fixing of the stock.

You cannot make the stock fold with the u-bolt installed - Period.

To even think about removing it you must disassemble the rifle with tools by unscrewing 7 screws (three on either side and one on top) and remove the stock from the frame first. This is to even get at the u-bolt. It then requires more tools to remove the custom U-bolt. With the custom U-bolt removed the folding stock locking button still will not function and will fall out. You must install the orginal spring and spring retaining pin to make the stock fold again,

Bottom line again- It is impossible to fold the stock with the custom u-bolt installed. You cannot remove it without disassembling the rifle first. The stock will not function with the u-bolt removed. The stock will only fold with original spring and retaining pin installed.

Remember your standard stock is also permanent but it only takes one screw to remove it from a 10/22. It only takes another two to remove the barrel etc. You need to remove 7 screws, and remove the entire stock just to get at the u-bolt.

My non-legal opinion is the fix keeps the rifles OAL over 26”. Your mileage may differ.