A really modified gasblock/sight [Archive] - The Guns Network LLC ~ Discussion Forums

SLAMFIRE51

07-30-2005, 06:49 PM

I've modified several gasblocks and sight bases for pistol builds. The problem is when building a pistol, there was no provision to hold the cleaning rod and no sight plunger to hold the muzzle devices in place. If you're a cheapo like me, you hate spending the bucks for a factory combo.
I got somewhat of a brain fart yesterday and made a combo that takes care of the two issues stated above.
A cleaning rod retainer was cut off a sight base and silver soldered onto the bottom of the gasblock.
Thanks to the extra material added, there is now a place to put the plunger and spring to hold a muzzle device in place. I know, the plunger is on the bottom, but this won't present any problems.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/gasblocksightmodified002.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/gasblocksightmodified006.jpg

Shep

07-30-2005, 10:03 PM

Hey! Thats pretty slick! :up:

Shep

southern pride

07-30-2005, 10:09 PM

this weeks "ATTABOY" award goes to Slamfire!!!

man i wish i had time to sit and think of this stuff

:up: :up:

SLAMFIRE51

07-30-2005, 10:27 PM

Thanks guys.
It'll look better when it's painted and on my next pistol build coming up soon.

Boredom is the Mother of Invention.

toxic

07-31-2005, 12:20 PM

Holy crap Slam, your work never ceases to amaze me. :up: :up:

SLAMFIRE51

07-31-2005, 01:29 PM

It's amazing what comes out of a grumpy old man's brain at times. :lol:

mizlplick

08-02-2005, 01:36 AM

Nice work!

kinda like this....http://www.gunsnet.net/album/showphoto.php?photo=6471&sort=1&cat=500&page=1

hoplo74

08-03-2005, 04:08 AM

that is cool as hell SLAM.
great work, congrats

SLAMFIRE51

08-03-2005, 11:11 AM

Thanks hoplo. :)

droog

08-03-2005, 04:49 PM

It would appear you spend way to much time in the arcade. Damn Dan you should really think about getting a part time job or something .Maybe a greeter at Walmart. :nanaboo:

SLAMFIRE51

08-03-2005, 04:56 PM

Let's see......
The 2 prerequisites for being a greeter at Wal-Mart is inhaling and exhaling.

Hold on a sec.................

Yep, I qualify!!!! :ywoot :ywoot :jumping: :jump: :yeah: :hyper: :rockin: :nanaboo:

droog

08-03-2005, 04:58 PM

BAAAHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! :rotflmbao

SLAMFIRE51

08-03-2005, 05:03 PM

BAAAHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! :rotflmbao

I knew I could make you laugh.

If I were a door greeter, how could I come up with some of these crazy ideas I come up with??

Hmm, maybe being one WOULD help with the ideas. :lol:

hugegator

08-03-2005, 11:52 PM

I think if you were a door greeter you'd be wanting to bring one of your creations to work after awhile :D
That's a way cool sight/gasblock BTW!

SLAMFIRE51

08-04-2005, 10:56 AM

I think if you were a door greeter you'd be wanting to bring one of your creations to work after awhile :D
That's a way cool sight/gasblock BTW!

You are so right. Dealing with the public requires mental self defense.

Thanks for the compliment on the part. :)

SSGBPowell

08-14-2005, 10:36 AM

Cool sight block, Now I have work to do. :handgun:

Armed Ferret

08-28-2005, 05:38 PM

would JBWeld work okay for this, or is silver soldering required?

i mean if JB can be used to fix cracked engine blocks.... *shrug*

thoughts?

Cevulirn

08-28-2005, 10:09 PM

I hate to divert this thread... but YOU stole my highscore SLAMFIRE51!

Incase you are wondering, it only took one try to get it back. :D

SLAMFIRE51

08-28-2005, 11:07 PM

I hate to divert this thread... but YOU stole my highscore SLAMFIRE51!

Incase you are wondering, it only took one try to get it back. :D

Records are meant to be broken.........

jpglee1

08-29-2005, 04:57 PM

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jpglee1

08-30-2005, 12:54 PM

Well, I think its a cool idea anyway :)

J

SLAMFIRE51

09-13-2005, 10:16 AM

Finally!... :up:
Here's the combo on a 8".
Works perfectly. :big:

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/19532newpistpics9-14-2005_019-med.jpg

CelticDragon1972

09-16-2005, 03:12 PM

I want one of those GB/FSB combos .... LOL

:)

Finally!... :up:
Here's the combo on a 8".
Works perfectly. :big:

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/19532newpistpics9-14-2005_019-med.jpg

Ocala1xx

09-16-2005, 03:28 PM

:yeah:

"WOW"!

:yeah:

gunnutz

09-17-2005, 02:59 AM

Ocala1xx

09-17-2005, 11:35 AM

:yeah:

NICE !

:yeah:

SLAMFIRE51

09-17-2005, 02:13 PM

Damn Bubba, Your getting to be quite the craftsman! I think it's about time that you take this hobby of yours and make a little change with it!
The next evolution should be able to accept 24mm x1.5 devices, kind of like this one.
http://www.k-var.com/images/AK-142B1.jpg :cents:

I've asked a member here if he can get a machine shop to fabricate these without the 24mm threads. There are more 14-1mm muzzle devices in circulation than 22 or 24mm ones.

MMETALMANN

09-25-2005, 04:09 PM

So when you shorten an AK's piston and gas tube to the extent you have, what other things do you need to modify to assist in proper cycling? I've built an HK51 so I have the skills I just need the data to get going on this build.
I love how short you got that pistol!!!

SLAMFIRE51

09-25-2005, 04:21 PM

MMETALMANN

09-25-2005, 06:32 PM

Dude I am so there!!!! Thanks for the info. When I get up to 50 posts I'll start to show you all the weird stuff I like to build!!!

SLAMFIRE51

10-09-2005, 06:26 AM

I want one of those GB/FSB combos .... LOL

One is on the way. :) :)

CelticDragon1972

10-09-2005, 10:59 AM

:up:

One is on the way. :) :)

SLAMFIRE51

10-09-2005, 01:35 PM

Celtic', check your PM inbox.

CelticDragon1972

10-09-2005, 06:08 PM

What am I looking for?

Celtic', check your PM inbox.

SLAMFIRE51

10-09-2005, 06:12 PM

What am I looking for?

A private messege from me.
Sent yesterday.

CelticDragon1972

10-12-2005, 11:46 AM

What method did you use to install the new combo?

I was able to get the pins out of the GB and remove the old GB...now I am having trouble installing the new combo.

I don't want to hit it too hard for fear of breaking it...

Any suggestions?

:)

SLAMFIRE51

10-12-2005, 12:41 PM

You may need to use emery cloth or fine grit sandpaper to clean up inside the
gasblock. This should give the clearance you need to get it back on the barrel.

CelticDragon1972

10-12-2005, 12:43 PM

Ok I was able to install it...but I am just a bit worried that the pins are not as tight as they were when I removed them...the GB is tight and the pins are somewhat tight...

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//3242/24209GB_FSB_Combo-med.jpg

You may need to use emery cloth or fine grit sandpaper to clean up inside the
gasblock. This should give the clearance you need to get it back on the barrel.

Thanks, and that is just what I did...LOL

:)

SLAMFIRE51

10-12-2005, 12:45 PM

The pin holes weren't touched, except when blasted. I don't think blasting would have increased the diameter of the holes at all.
Glad you got it on ok.

CelticDragon1972

10-13-2005, 01:41 PM

I wasn't saying it was anything you did...I was wondering that perhaps the pin hole on the new GB are slightly larger than the old GB...

You wouldn't think so with all these Romy's supposedly being in spec (meaning, that parts can be interchangeable with out fitting or adjustments).

But, the GB is on real solid. It will take a lot of force to move and I doubt that even the gas pressure will be able to move it, and the pins can't be moved unless you punched them out. One will take some pressure to remove but the other will take only slight pressure. I'm not worried about it. I don't think it will vibrate out.

All in all, it will be fine....can't wait till I get the receiver to start building.

:)

The pin holes weren't touched, except when blasted. I don't think blasting would have increased the diameter of the holes at all.
Glad you got it on ok.

warthog42

10-13-2005, 03:08 PM

Damn man, I'll take one of those GB/FSB's too. Then I can make me an 8" too.

As for MMETALMANN's bulds, once he gets all geared up, I think he may give Slam a run for his money on the pistols. He does good work.