Tbolt CGN frequent flyer Rating - 100% 260 0 0 Location Montreal, QC Feb 12, 2016 #1 Can any of the plastic parts on the M1-22 be replaced with metal M1 carbine parts?
Cdn303 CGN frequent flyer Rating - 100% 47 0 1 Location Bruce County, On Feb 27, 2016 #2 The rear sight can, but you will probably need to file the sight to fit the notch. The barrel band of a real M1 will fit loose, as the 22 has a little slimmer profile barrel. As such the real front sights will also be loose. I don't know your capabilities but you could do what this guy did. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566960
The rear sight can, but you will probably need to file the sight to fit the notch. The barrel band of a real M1 will fit loose, as the 22 has a little slimmer profile barrel. As such the real front sights will also be loose. I don't know your capabilities but you could do what this guy did. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566960