The Franken-Gun Thread ...

[Ura-Ki]

Hey, wait a min here, shouldnt the O.P. be posting pictures as thr starter or this thread?
Hey @CountryGent how bout it, at leadt give us an idea what it is your plotting!

 

[CountryGent]

Hey, wait a min here, shouldnt the O.P. be posting pictures as thr starter or this thread?
Hey @CountryGent how bout it, at leadt give us an idea what it is your plotting!

Most assuredly, mi amigo. I linked to my hijinks in the original post. Basically, turning a Rossi Ranch Hand into a suppressed, SBRed, lever-gun. The base-gun came in this week:

 

[Ura-Ki]

Ah! Neat--0

My Dream Franken gun build would be a 1895 Marlin big bore take down with break and bayonet lug for a m1909 blade! Done up with a set of winged "Battle sights" would be a pretty slick boomer!

 

[No_Regerts]

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That's a nice caulk you got there!

 

[CountryGent]

That's a nice caulk you got there!

 

[CountryGent]

Ah! Neat--0

My Dream Franken gun build would be a 1895 Marlin big bore take down with break and bayonet lug for a m1909 blade! Done up with a set of winged "Battle sights" would be a pretty slick boomer!

Oh my, that sounds like fun. Here's hoping some day it comes to fruition.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Oh my, that sounds like fun. Here's hoping some day it comes to fruition.

It should, I already got a derelict 1895 that has been used and abused, just need to get off my butt and go see my favorit Gun junky Smith ( i keep promising ) and drop it off for much needed lovin!
Years and years ago, one of the gun mags "Rifleman" i think it was, did a feature on alternate "Tacticool" rifles for defence againt two and four legged predators and the lowly Marlin was a SERIOUSLY capable option, ( any of the lever rifles) especially the tricked out gun featured as an example, that one really stuck with me, that and I LOVE those 1895 Marlins any way, so it seemed an awesome idea, but until now, I had mostly back burnered it!

 

[Mygrainman]

Most assuredly, mi amigo. I linked to my hijinks in the original post. Basically, turning a Rossi Ranch Hand into a suppressed, SBRed, lever-gun. The base-gun came in this week:

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You are quite the stamp collector aren't you?

 

[CountryGent]

You are quite the stamp collector aren't you?

Something like that. I do so enjoy the wacky adventures.

 

[drewp]

not to crazy, but today's project is a ghetto sten with a cetme stock and grip...still working on it but you get the idea

 

[DirectDrive]

Four different Chilean Mausers cobbled together into one. Re-machined barrel, repaired handguard, but I like it never the less.
Almost every milsurp I own has been rearsenaled, often by me. So they are all Frankenguns, that's what makes them fun.

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There is just something organically attractive about a Mauser.
Maybe it's because I "see" a Model 70 ?

 

[trevi]

I did a search on "AR-15 conversions" and a few play on words, this thread seems to be the best fit, I hope.

Is it possible to affix an upper to an AR-15 lower that eliminates the need for a buffer tube. I really like folding stocks and would like to consider converting my ARs to folding stock rifles, plus I cannot get the hang of the rear charging handles, feels too odd. Side charging is most natural to me.

Is what i mentioned possible? Thanks.

 

[nehalemguy]

So many disturbing things in this thread.

-E-

 

[drewp]

I did a search on "AR-15 conversions" and a few play on words, this thread seems to be the best fit, I hope.

Is it possible to affix an upper to an AR-15 lower that eliminates the need for a buffer tube. I really like folding stocks and would like to consider converting my ARs to folding stock rifles, plus I cannot get the hang of the rear charging handles, feels too odd. Side charging is most natural to me.

Is what i mentioned possible? Thanks.

there are so many options for side charge uppers and non buffer tube ar15 lowers/carriers...just look around.

 

[Capn Jack]

Franken Guns....Nah. You guys are tired of seeing mine....

 

[trevi]

Seems to be a short list. Only found Faxon ARAK - super expensive for an upper.

 

[Capn Jack]

Someone said AR's.
I don't think I have a single one with matching upper and lower.
As far as the internals...Mix and match until one works the smoothest.

 

[drewp]

Seems to be a short list. Only found Faxon ARAK - super expensive for an upper.

brn 180 upper, dead foot arms, evolution weapon systems and law tactical is coming out with a buffer less recoil system.
for side charge there is several, but to get a side charge with the buffer less you will either need a mill and a little time or buy the brn 180 upper

 

[drewp]

Seems to be a short list. Only found Faxon ARAK - super expensive for an upper.

also check out the sheild arms folding lower receiver...has a built in folder...then buy a BCA side charge upper for dirt cheap and you are set

 

[MannyGlocks]

Am I the only 'gun guy' that isn't interested in rolling my own?

Give me a factory made, say like a Colt AR LE6920 or a Glock 19 or...ok, you see where I'm going...

I'm a bug for maintenance of all sorts of stuff, but build something, not my thing...I can't be the only one not interested in such...

You build it - I'll buy it.