The SL8 Mods, Info and FAQ Thread
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Very nice! I like the Magpul MIAD-style pistol grip too--I've got one on my AR and really like it. Adjustable length of pull is nice--I've been spoiled by the CTR stock I've got on my AR.
One question--they've obviously removed the sight rail and installed what looks like a smallish rail at the rear (and maybe a smaller one that the front sight mounts on).
I wonder if this part of the kit (it's not in the picture of the kit) or can we get this separately? The factory sight rail/cheekpiece combination works OK, especially for prone shooting in precision rifle mode, but it certainly bulks up the rifle. I'd like something a little handier that would allow a short sight mounted right on the receiver and this looks like it could do the trick. I'd be interested in this even with the factory stock.
A quick-dirty 'shop of what I'd like...don't know if the scale is accurate:
One question--they've obviously removed the sight rail and installed what looks like a smallish rail at the rear (and maybe a smaller one that the front sight mounts on).
I wonder if this part of the kit (it's not in the picture of the kit) or can we get this separately? The factory sight rail/cheekpiece combination works OK, especially for prone shooting in precision rifle mode, but it certainly bulks up the rifle. I'd like something a little handier that would allow a short sight mounted right on the receiver and this looks like it could do the trick. I'd be interested in this even with the factory stock.
A quick-dirty 'shop of what I'd like...don't know if the scale is accurate:
Anyone have any idea how long it might be till hera releases this conversion? 3...6 months? a year? or is it already for sale in europe??? Im ready to pull the trigger on a conversion stock but I would like to know if this is worth waiting for??
thanks
thanks
- Location
- Southern ON.
It's not on their web site yet. Try emailing HERA or see if Blaxsun can find out the status of them.
TheGamerXxX
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- North of the 49, Manitoba
Just got her finished... Mmm (IPhone pic it's all I got)
Luke
Luke
polskadude
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- London Ontario
Nice! Is that a "k" folding stock? Or the "c"? Looks awful long...
incorrigible
CGN frequent flyer
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- stubble jumper
It's actually longer than an 'E' variant. With the Top Notch conversion the hinge has to be back farther so as to accomodate the set screw that mounts the new folding hinge. Its a bit easier to notice in this pic on how the hinge ends up farther back (this pic is from my Tom Bostic conversion I did a while back).
As the hinge is about 1-1/2" farther back the opening in the folding stock has to be at least the same length longer so that it doesn't impede the ejection of the spent rounds when folded. So now the LOP ends up being even longer yet at a bit over 3 inches over an E variant.
You can improve the LOP with a 'C' variant stock but I still found it too long (I'm 6'2") and it will then interfere with the ejection.
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polskadude
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- London Ontario
Oh, I wasn't sure if that was stock block, or top notch conversion. My stock block with "c" stock is perfect. Still wish I can get the courage to try a Tom bostic conversion.
Gee thats a real stupid question to post on the internet, especially a site so closely monitored by the RCMP.
Yup...that is what they are called...US Company...but I dont believe they will ship to Canada anymore....seem to remember someone posting that they tried...
Now if a Canadian manufacturer were available that would be different!!!
Now if a Canadian manufacturer were available that would be different!!!
