Interchangeable furniture on the PTR91, HKG3 and Cetme C

[bolus]

@IronMonster

For those of you who picked up a PTR91 but wanted wood furniture. You have probably heard that the supply of HK G3 wood handguard and stocks have dried up

This is probably literally the last set for sale at $150
http://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/HK-G3-91-PTR-Wood-Stock-Forearm-Set-Surplus-114p16457.htm

I had one of those "DUH!" moments tonight and realized I had a cetme C parts kit. Well the front handguard fits the PTR91 except for the hole for the pin is too small. But it could be easily enlarged with a drill (you would only need to drill the part on the handguard, nothing on the rifle itself)

Cetme C handguard on the rifle


You can see the pin hole on the right on the cetme handguard is smaller



Here is a set of cetme C wood furniture for $25
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/1478060.htm

Or get a HK stock separate and just get a Cetme handguard
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/808920.htm#1248660

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[IronMonster]

Drilling out the hold does not sound like an issue. How is the wood quality compared to the HK set?

I am tempted to buy the CETME set but I would not be happy if I got a set that was rough. I think I would rather spend the $150 on the HK stuff than have rough ones.

 

[IronMonster]

Well... I ordered a HK stock and a VG CETME forend from Numrich. $65 with shipping. Hopefully its better than the $25 "good" set

 

[bolus]

The cetme wood is better quality and thicker, the HK one has a darker stain and clear finish which has a better look in my opinion. It would be easy to refinish the cetme one.

 

[bolus]

The pin hole on the cetme handguard is threaded. but I think I would sill drill it for the PTR91 pin

 

[mjbskwim]

My friend got us a couple of the CETME sets.He took about a half hour or more to get his on and mine went on in about 10 minutes. They are not all alike.He had to take some wood off and drill the butt stock out a little
And the wood can be from very nice to a used look.
I love mine and if I was smarter I would post pics

 

[wjjd]

My friend got us a couple of the CETME sets.He took about a half hour or more to get his on and mine went on in about 10 minutes. They are not all alike.He had to take some wood off and drill the butt stock out a little
And the wood can be from very nice to a used look.
I love mine and if I was smarter I would post pics

QUESTION - Once the CETME screw hole is drilled I assume you have to also put a new hole in the CETME metal band on the forward (front) metal part of the CETME forend? When you push the HK pin in is there any wobbling of the pin?