My STEN project...
- Thread starter NavyShooter
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I think alexD92 is referring to cutting up and altering a BD-3008 to create a Sten reproduction. That would make a very expensive Sten repro. And given that the RCMP consider the Sten magazine housing to be the receiver, the BD would just be a very, very expensive parts kit, that would need to have its very expensive bolt cut and welded. Even if cost were of no concern, a 3008 bolt, cut, rotated and welded would be a poor choice for a Sten clone. Sten feed and ejection is directly across the bolt, feed horns and extractor are 180 degrees opposed; 3008 is not. A 3008 ejects up and to the right.
Years ago, prior to the US 1980s freeze on new full auto manufacture for non-institutional use, Sten types with bottom feed were being legally assembled. This necessitates vertical ejection. IF, and WHEN a case ruptures - which does happen with Stens, particularly with some ammunition, the shooter is at risk of getting hit with case fragments. There is a reason that little plier type broken case remover was issued with Stens. This has been an issue with 9mm PPSh conversions.
Years ago, prior to the US 1980s freeze on new full auto manufacture for non-institutional use, Sten types with bottom feed were being legally assembled. This necessitates vertical ejection. IF, and WHEN a case ruptures - which does happen with Stens, particularly with some ammunition, the shooter is at risk of getting hit with case fragments. There is a reason that little plier type broken case remover was issued with Stens. This has been an issue with 9mm PPSh conversions.
NavyShooter
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It's in the safe for now.....I'll come back to it in a bit.
I've got other projects on the bench now, building something for "the boy".
NS
I've got other projects on the bench now, building something for "the boy".
NS
NavyShooter
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I'm considering pulling this back out of the safe to muck about with it again....
Build another new bolt.
See if I can get it right this time!
NS
Build another new bolt.
See if I can get it right this time!
NS
NavyShooter
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Necro post revival time!!!
Not that I've done anything with the gun lately, but hey, some folks were wondering about historical guns, so this one (in my opinion) sort of counts.
NS
Not that I've done anything with the gun lately, but hey, some folks were wondering about historical guns, so this one (in my opinion) sort of counts.
NS
SGTMAJSTEVE
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God to see this thread is alive. It would be great if we could have a all sten shoot., i know its almost imposable with the laws, but it would be great.
Also i'd like to find a folding stock for my mk ii. Sportmans guide had them for about $35 a yr or so ago, anyone have one for sale?
Also i'd like to find a folding stock for my mk ii. Sportmans guide had them for about $35 a yr or so ago, anyone have one for sale?
SGTMAJSTEVE
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I have the full stock now. I was just looking for the folding pistol grip stock.
I came to a halt with my own project as Quebec is SOOOOOOOO anti-gun. I guess the only alternative to building one would be to trade my parts kit and some cash for a complete, registered unbugged one from outside Quebec with preferably a 18½ inches long (unrestricted) barrel. THEN I could have to register it as a rifle here. Remember? I still am stuck with that long arms registry at least for the moment. And with her majesty Marois 1ère ruling, things may worsen before (if ever) they get better. And NO I can't move in another Province (the wife wouldn't want to follow and a 3rd divorce is out of the question). Lol!
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