CSA VZ 58 Ambi Bolt Handle Challenge

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Hello, VZ 58 Operators:rockOn::rockOn::rockOn:

I have given up hoping to get our hands on a Left Hand Bolt here in Canada.

I now wish to issue a challenge to everyone to come up with a simple way of mounting/ anchoring a left hand bolt from the existing right hand bolt on these rifles.
Below are my prosposed parameters:

1st) -Material used must be readily available and accessible for everyone.

2nd) -Must not require welding, milling, and all methods which can only be done in a machine shop.

3rd) NOT CRUCIAL -Must be low profile enough to work with Magwedge Kwik Rail.

This challenge is also open to any machinist out there willing to help out their fellow VZ 58 Operators.

Should a dealer or manufacturer wish to take this on, all I can say is: It's about F@$$%ng Time!!! We have been waiting for a while!!!!:p

Lastly, should this thread be not answered, I ask all VZ 58 Operatos on this forum who are in the same situation as I am to reply to this thread so potential dealers or manufacturers shall see this and give them reason that there is a market for this upgrade.:rockOn::rockOn::rockOn::rockOn:
 
Give me a little bit of time, I'm going to try welding a few of these a couple different ways. Id like to get a machinist to tap in a bolt, and then ill gig weld it, from there ill grind it down to look like an AK style
 
i dont have a tig welder, my mig cant weld the cast bolt carrier very easily....so i simply drilled and tapped a 1/4" hole and threaded a bolt in.... i just need to shape the bolt into a AK style, but my torch needs new O rings XD
 
This one doesn't quite meet your requirements, but could be done without milling.

The original handle was cut off and ground flat. Then comes the difficult part, drilling and tapping. Pick the handle location(s), and drill into the bolt carrier. The depth (about 7/16" max) must be controlled to avoid connecting the holes for ambidextrous handles or the handles will interfere with each other. The front of the bolt carrier is solid under the handles, and even if there is a small void or two, I can't see a strength issue. The bolt carrier is hardened so be patient, use good quality bits and lots of oil. A blind tap must be used. I had mine done by a machinist friend, so I'm not exactly sure how difficult this actually is.

The handles are made from 1/4" readi-rod (all-thread) and matching stand-offs (1" long). I drilled out one end of the stand-offs, leaving 5/16" of thread. Red loctite or JB Weld everything together, and you're done. For extra points, get the flats on the stand-offs to line up with the top of the bolt carrier.

The finish is black header paint that I cured with a heat gun. It seems to hold up pretty well. The wrench marked it while tightening the handles and there's wear on the corners where I grab it.

Cheers,
GMC

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GMC Trucker said:
This one doesn't quite meet your requirements, but could be done without milling.

The original handle was cut off and ground flat. Then comes the difficult part, drilling and tapping. Pick the handle location(s), and drill into the bolt carrier. The depth (about 7/16" max) must be controlled to avoid connecting the holes for ambidextrous handles or the handles will interfere with each other. The front of the bolt carrier is solid under the handles, and even if there is a small void or two, I can't see a strength issue. The bolt carrier is hardened so be patient, use good quality bits and lots of oil. A blind tap must be used. I had mine done by a machinist friend, so I'm not exactly sure how difficult this actually is.

The handles are made from 1/4" readi-rod (all-thread) and matching stand-offs (1" long). I drilled out one end of the stand-offs, leaving 5/16" of thread. Red loctite or JB Weld everything together, and you're done. For extra points, get the flats on the stand-offs to line up with the top of the bolt carrier.

The finish is black header paint that I cured with a heat gun. It seems to hold up pretty well. The wrench marked it while tightening the handles and there's wear on the corners where I grab it.

Cheers,
GMC

IMG_20150906_115433_zpsviwhf6u4.jpg
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That looks awesome!!!:rockOn::rockOn::rockOn:
 
Rauch Tactical made an ambi Bolt Carrier (RT-0031-A Ambidextrous Charge Bolt Carrier). This was the drawing of it from their website:

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Does anyone know what happened to Rauch Tactical? Their website no longer works so I guess that they have ceased business operations, pity...
 
I do not know if you missed my post...go to the link I provided. From Gun expert in Czech Republic a left handed bolt is about 1600 Czech Korona which is about $90 CAN plus shipping. You cannot do better than that for something that was made specifically for this rifle by a company that makes parts specifically for this rifle and distributed by a company that deals largely in only VZ58 and SA58.
 
ButtWhat said:
I do not know if you missed my post...go to the link I provided. From Gun expert in Czech Republic a left handed bolt is about 1600 Czech Korona which is about $90 CAN plus shipping. You cannot do better than that for something that was made specifically for this rifle by a company that makes parts specifically for this rifle and distributed by a company that deals largely in only VZ58 and SA58.
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Their shipping cost is too high unless you buy multiple parts possibly sharing the cost between few friends. But the most discouraging part is that you must send money to some dude using western union or bank transfer. Just like African scam. Yet on their site it says lots of parcels are lost so they have increased shipping cost recently. How would you dispute if it's really lost. Or if they ever ship it in first place.

Probably it's a honest business but the way they handle online sales does not offer any buyer protection and just scares off western world consumers. I wonder if anyone here has any expirience with that store.
 
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