VZ-58 For A Fighting Rifle

[Curtton]

how does the folding stock handle? it seems a bit floppy.. or maybe that was just the one i used? how do you find it?

mine dont wobble ... most new folder requires some filing for a perfect fit so it wouldnt wobble. i think the one you tried was over done .

simply solution is to place a sticky wedge between the folder lug and the attaching plate.

 

[Curtton]

but that factory folder is NOT friendly to the cheek bone

worst when using a red dot or a scope , you need a cheek rest like this . home made .

 

[Fenix.NZ]

question: are these rifles enamel coated or something?

 

[Armedsask]

question: are these rifles enamel coated or something?

Yup, it's some sort of paint. One of these days I'll get ambitious and strip my rifle down for a parkerizing job.

 

[Curtton]

the paint could withstand high temp . i shorten mag a couple of times and the placed the mag on red hot element and the paint never melted but it did turn a shade of OD.

 

[obiwanbonjovi]

Yup, it's some sort of paint. One of these days I'll get ambitious and strip my rifle down for a parkerizing job.

park won't take on gas block the chromium content is too high.

 

[Armedsask]

park won't take on gas block the chromium content is too high.

Well poop.

Guess the gas block will have to be painted then. What about the rest of it? I'm assuming everything else should be fine.

 

[Fenix.NZ]

the siagas that we have here are a matte black "military" finish on them, it scratches, mainly only under the safety, and is pretty hard wearing.. ill try find out what it is for you fullas

 

[obiwanbonjovi]

Well poop.

Guess the gas block will have to be painted then. What about the rest of it? I'm assuming everything else should be fine.

everything else will park well you can leave the gas block bare stainless it looks good that way

 

[Corpus]

Just out of curiosity; why would you parkerize this rifle? It's supposed to be painted with that Czech Blue/Gray paint, and the paint itself is far more durable than parkerization. I would think that removing the paint would be a serious downgrade for the Vz (I consider the paint one of the better attributes of the rifle itself), but if you guys know something that I don't, then please clue me in. The paint used on the VZ is so hard and durable, I was wondering if I could get some in Black to apply to some of my other rifles that were currently parkerized.

 

[obiwanbonjovi]

Just out of curiosity; why would you parkerize this rifle? It's supposed to be painted with that Czech Blue/Gray paint, and the paint itself is far more durable than parkerization. I would think that removing the paint would be a serious downgrade for the Vz (I consider the paint one of the better attributes of the rifle itself), but if you guys know something that I don't, then please clue me in. The paint used on the VZ is so hard and durable, I was wondering if I could get some in Black to apply to some of my other rifles that were currently parkerized.

I wouldn't I duracoat all mine duracoat is the most durable firearm finish I have seen to date but some prefer the park look so I say to each his own.

 

[Invidion]

I've been talking to people who's opinions I highly regard. Apparently lithium batteries will solve the Eotech 552's heat related failure problems. That's what I'll be getting, along with a Fab Defense polymer rail. The latter I'm trying to get from Wolverine Supplies. Does anyone know how I'd get the former? Unfortunately Dave's Surplus is completely out of stock. I really like that store. Every time I go in I need to get a patch or two.

 

[Flying Beaver]

worst when using a red dot or a scope , you need a cheek rest like this . home made .

Nice idea. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Armedsask]

Just out of curiosity; why would you parkerize this rifle? It's supposed to be painted with that Czech Blue/Gray paint, and the paint itself is far more durable than parkerization.

I guess that's why the paint on my rifle is chipping in places? It isn't all that durable in my opinion. It's also an ugly gray. IMO, it would look way better in a deep, parkerized black.

Parkerizing actually chemically etches the steel. Paint just covers it. Parkerizing is far more durable than the paint. It also absorbs oil into its crystalline structure and makes the gun pretty much rust proof.

 

[Curtton]

Nice idea. Thanks for the pics.

thanks... one more pic to show how the c/rest curves in above the cover.

 

[Satain]

thanks... one more pic to show how the c/rest curves in above the cover.

Why would you need a cheek rest for? I thought that you were supposed to be able to shoot from the hip???

Your a fake commey basterd!
LoL!
But all else aside. What material is that?

 

[Deckard]

 

[hugehodge83]

I still have the solid stock on my 858 so when i shoot it the rise isint bad enough to hit my chin except in the prone and thats only sometimes... the red dot is fairly high though so that would explain it. pics to follow

 

[Curtton]

Why would you need a cheek rest for? I thought that you were supposed to be able to shoot from the hip???

Your a fake commey basterd!
LoL!
But all else aside. What material is that?

you can see thru your red dot from the hip? i cant thats why i have a cheek rest .

its plastic from my lawnmover side chute , i never used it so i cut it up and heated it and bent it around the folder .

 

[Flying Beaver]

you can see thru your red dot from the hip? i cant thats why i have a cheek rest .

its plastic from my lawnmover side chute , i never used it so i cut it up and heated it and bent it around the folder .

Neat. I am already scrounging. A nice Saturday morning project.