M14 custom handguard finished!!! M14 Porn....Big Time!

skipbo32 · March 21, 2012, 17:32

a while back i posted a teaser pic of the custom handguard that i was having Tony at LAW483 Enterprises do for me. it all started when i had a vision of a tiger striped birch GI stock with an old school wood handguard........but not just any wood handguard..........a birch handguard with matching figure (striping). we all know that this is something that never existed as the early wood handguards were all walnut. therein lied my problem.

now, Tony at LAW483 does beautiful grade A custom M14 stocks and handguards in both the traditional and E2 style platforms......and the wood ranges from laminate to fancy exotic wood like "striped" maple. i presented him with my concept of matching a new custom handguard to an original 40+yr old GI tiger birch.......and he met my challenge with determination and enthusiasm as it seemed to be an auspicious moment for his creativity to try something new and neither of us were 100% how it could be pulled off.

the first hurdle was finding the birch wood with the matching figure and even then.....the wood must then be "finished" to match the original stock. he told me the easiest way to "match" the wood is to strip down the original stock and finish both pieces of wood together. i didnt make his job easier as i told him that i wanted to preserve the original GI stock as it was. my concept being that i wanted to protect the historical integrity of the original stock and create an authentic original "old school" GI look that never was (if you will).

as you can see from the pics, the project did get done and it turned out WAY better than i thought was possible.

the cherry on top will be putting one of Hawk's dummy switch kits on there. most of my stocks have the "button" kit, but i think i should go with the "switch" on this one.

4 brigada · March 21, 2012, 17:57

She's a beauty. Excellent work

newuser · March 21, 2012, 18:05

Beautiful rifle. Too nice to use and get dinged up. Here's a place that has the dummy selector http://www.sparrowhawkm14.com/id11.html

**2barearms** · March 21, 2012, 19:06

Very Nice!

waterhead · March 21, 2012, 21:56

WOW!! Amazing looking rifle and great work matching up the wood and finish.

Jarhead504 · March 21, 2012, 22:53

Just like most wimmin; she's too pretty for her own good! However, I know she's never gonna let you down.

Liftrat · March 22, 2012, 08:24

Wow, that is one nice lookin' raffle! Kudos to you and Tony; very well done. I am totally green with envy

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gmtech485 · March 22, 2012, 14:39

Never been a fan of birch stocks but that one could make me rethink it.
Looks awesome

1911 Gunslinger · March 26, 2012, 22:21

Damn that's some pretty wood; way too nice for field use.

**W.E.G.** · March 26, 2012, 22:41

Come on, somebody bid on my handguard on gunbroker - its almost that nice.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=279346462

hardass · March 26, 2012, 22:49

W.E.G. I'll take that bolt for $150...

olgunner · March 27, 2012, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.E.G.

Come on, somebody bid on my handguard on gunbroker - its almost that nice.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=279346462

Dammit, W.E.G., you made me look!

OP, that's a gorgeous piece of wood! I just found a nice birch stock myself--beautiful striping, but not as nice as yours. I have never liked the plastic handguards, and this really has me wanting to talk to Tony.
That may be the prettiest M14 I've seen.

littlematt · March 27, 2012, 12:58

that's very nice

Twohawks · March 31, 2012, 05:28

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Wow...beautiful!

AmEngRifles · April 07, 2012, 21:15

Your not kidding'... Those pics gave me "wood"

Cliff M · April 09, 2012, 20:29

I bought 2 of what Fred calls his selectplus walnut. I striped them and refinished with Tru-Oil finish. I put 2 coats of Tung Oil. Your tiger stripe sure came out well.

Will_Power · April 23, 2012, 03:39

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaagum, that ended up absolutely gorgeous!

**Texgunner** · April 23, 2012, 07:46

Dayum! That looks great! She a real beauty, but you knew that, right?
Gary

Batman890 · April 23, 2012, 08:36

Nice, very nice!

the bad lieutenant · April 23, 2012, 12:08

wow... that's a fine looking rifle

**Sharky** · April 27, 2012, 08:34

Just Amazing !!! I want one....

skipbo32 · April 27, 2012, 09:27

thanks for all the kudos guys! here are some more pics:

also, i want to put a fake selector on there. should i go with the "button" or the "switch" on this one? which would look better for this set up? thanks.

Ductapeman · May 11, 2012, 19:10

WW!!! That is gorgeous!! That is absolutely the most beautiful stock on an M14 I have ever seen, and I've seen two or three . . . .

ETA: If ever I saw a rifle that deserved a Happy Switch it's yours-- pity we can't do a real one. Let us know how she shoots!

STGThndr · May 18, 2012, 10:07

That is about the prettiest M1-M14-M1A stock Ive ever seen. That just makes the birch stand out in all it's glory! I was pissed when I ordered my M1A years ago and it came with a-dang!-ol birch stock. Then I cleaned it up and oiled it.. wow! Almost as nice as yours, if I do brag myself. I have looked at the birch a whole lot different since. BUT, have never gotten the handguard done.. still using the crappy plastic. Lookin at this one, I may have to do something about that. Very, very nice lookin! Say what one will about walnut... that tiger-stripe is stand-out like a slim gal in a well-fitted bikini at a beach party.
And all born in the USA!

homelandprotector · May 18, 2012, 20:54

Most beautiful rifle I've ever seen!!!

FALRifle · May 18, 2012, 21:06

Awesome looking rifle! It almost looks to good to handle.....Key word, ALMOST

**SPEEDGUNNER** · May 19, 2012, 08:20

Whoa man, that sure is purty...I want one too!

smee78 · May 20, 2012, 16:00

WOW...nice wood! I'm impressed.

randyj · May 23, 2012, 18:57

I got a hardon !

digginup cash to get back into a M!A. should have never sold my last one.

IMHO the M-14 was the best united states best service rifle

RJ

skipbo32 · May 24, 2012, 19:28

Quote:

IMHO the M-14 was the best united states best service rifle

agreed.

homelandprotector · May 25, 2012, 15:11

What a great Pig hunting gun! don't get any better.

navyman2015 · June 06, 2012, 04:09

Great looking firearm!

**karambay** · June 14, 2012, 03:29

That's fantastic. Nice job bringing your vision to reality.

**Lee Carpentieri** · June 15, 2012, 02:56

skipbo32, I have two M1A's and a Transferable Winchester M14A1/E2, But man, That is one of the nicest stock finish's that I seen in a long time and I've seen a couple thousand M14's in my day from the Army, But that one is exceptional with the finish.

fire for effect · June 19, 2012, 06:42

That is something to be proud of. Excellent work!!

gates · July 15, 2012, 00:18

Pretty but how does it SHOOT?

March 21, 2012, 17:32	#1
skipbo32 Registered FALaholic #: 63552 Join Date: May 2011 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 97	M14 custom handguard finished!!! M14 Porn....Big Time! a while back i posted a teaser pic of the custom handguard that i was having Tony at LAW483 Enterprises do for me. it all started when i had a vision of a tiger striped birch GI stock with an old school wood handguard........but not just any wood handguard..........a birch handguard with matching figure (striping). we all know that this is something that never existed as the early wood handguards were all walnut. therein lied my problem. now, Tony at LAW483 does beautiful grade A custom M14 stocks and handguards in both the traditional and E2 style platforms......and the wood ranges from laminate to fancy exotic wood like "striped" maple. i presented him with my concept of matching a new custom handguard to an original 40+yr old GI tiger birch.......and he met my challenge with determination and enthusiasm as it seemed to be an auspicious moment for his creativity to try something new and neither of us were 100% how it could be pulled off. the first hurdle was finding the birch wood with the matching figure and even then.....the wood must then be "finished" to match the original stock. he told me the easiest way to "match" the wood is to strip down the original stock and finish both pieces of wood together. i didnt make his job easier as i told him that i wanted to preserve the original GI stock as it was. my concept being that i wanted to protect the historical integrity of the original stock and create an authentic original "old school" GI look that never was (if you will). as you can see from the pics, the project did get done and it turned out WAY better than i thought was possible. the cherry on top will be putting one of Hawk's dummy switch kits on there. most of my stocks have the "button" kit, but i think i should go with the "switch" on this one.

March 21, 2012, 17:57	#2
4 brigada Registered FALaholic #: 17849 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,575	She's a beauty. Excellent work __________________ "Now, pilots are highly trained people, and wings not easily won; but without the work of the maintenance man...our pilots would march with a gun"

March 21, 2012, 19:06	#4
2barearms 3 Percent Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 13866 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 8,749	Very Nice! __________________ "Owning a Firearm doesn't make you Armed any more than owning a Guitar makes you a Musician" Was mich nicht umbringt macht mich stärker

March 22, 2012, 08:24	#7
Liftrat Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 64837 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 146	Wow, that is one nice lookin' raffle! Kudos to you and Tony; very well done. I am totally green with envy.

March 26, 2012, 22:41	#10
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,109	Come on, somebody bid on my handguard on gunbroker - its almost that nice. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=279346462 __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

March 21, 2012, 18:05	#3
newuser Registered FALaholic #: 65661 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 252	Beautiful rifle. Too nice to use and get dinged up. Here's a place that has the dummy selector http://www.sparrowhawkm14.com/id11.html

March 21, 2012, 21:56	#5
waterhead Registered FALaholic #: 61942 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 60	WOW!! Amazing looking rifle and great work matching up the wood and finish.

March 21, 2012, 22:53	#6
Jarhead504 Registered FALaholic #: 65022 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Orleans Area,LA Posts: 381	Just like most wimmin; she's too pretty for her own good! However, I know she's never gonna let you down.

March 22, 2012, 14:39	#8
gmtech485 Registered FALaholic #: 40930 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 490	Never been a fan of birch stocks but that one could make me rethink it. Looks awesome

March 26, 2012, 22:21	#9
1911 Gunslinger Registered FALaholic #: 50811 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dark side of the moon Posts: 209	Damn that's some pretty wood; way too nice for field use.

March 26, 2012, 22:49	#11
hardass Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 21749 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: florida parishes Posts: 486	W.E.G. I'll take that bolt for $150...

March 27, 2012, 12:58	#13
littlematt Registered FALaholic #: 64395 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 274	that's very nice

March 31, 2012, 05:28	#14
Twohawks Registered FALaholic #: 64693 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 15	[QUOTE=skipbo32;3312706] QUOTE] Wow...beautiful!

April 07, 2012, 21:15	#15
AmEngRifles Registered FALaholic #: 52263 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Capps, Florida Posts: 10	Your not kidding'... Those pics gave me "wood" __________________ Learning to shoot is being self sufficient

April 09, 2012, 20:29	#16
Cliff M Registered FALaholic #: 337 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: USA Posts: 281	I bought 2 of what Fred calls his selectplus walnut. I striped them and refinished with Tru-Oil finish. I put 2 coats of Tung Oil. Your tiger stripe sure came out well. __________________ http://www.hkpro.com/forum/customava...tar36351_2.gif

April 23, 2012, 03:39	#17
Will_Power Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 64012 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: An Okie in Orygun Posts: 297	Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaagum, that ended up absolutely gorgeous! __________________ “If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” - Descartes

April 23, 2012, 07:46	#18
Texgunner long-time Texas taxpayer Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 4653 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: central Texas-Milam county Posts: 2,532	Dayum! That looks great! She a real beauty, but you knew that, right? Gary __________________ "I'm Snake River Rufus Crile, a long way from home. I'm blood kin to a Gila monster, can drink my weight in wolf poison. Massacre, bloodshed, famine and drought all put meat on my bones. Hardship and slaughter, my daily bread. I can whip a full grown longhorn cow with my hands tied, make violent love to mountain lions. My trigger fingers are itchy; I'm set to go, red hot" from "The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean"

April 23, 2012, 08:36	#19
Batman890 Registered FALaholic #: 62695 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Easy Street Posts: 218	Nice, very nice!

April 23, 2012, 12:08	#20
the bad lieutenant Registered FALaholic #: 64220 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 42	wow... that's a fine looking rifle

April 27, 2012, 08:34	#21
Sharky Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 16019 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 211	Just Amazing !!! I want one....

April 27, 2012, 09:27	#22
skipbo32 Registered FALaholic #: 63552 Join Date: May 2011 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 97	thanks for all the kudos guys! here are some more pics: also, i want to put a fake selector on there. should i go with the "button" or the "switch" on this one? which would look better for this set up? thanks. Last edited by skipbo32; April 27, 2012 at 10:56.

May 11, 2012, 19:10	#23
Ductapeman Registered FALaholic #: 17797 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Puget Sound Posts: 350	WW!!! That is gorgeous!! That is absolutely the most beautiful stock on an M14 I have ever seen, and I've seen two or three . . . . ETA: If ever I saw a rifle that deserved a Happy Switch it's yours-- pity we can't do a real one. Let us know how she shoots! __________________ Just because it stopped smoking doesn't mean you can pick it up. -FotBR I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.--Clarence Darrow

May 18, 2012, 10:07	#24
STGThndr Registered FALaholic #: 14583 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Colorado mtns and desert Posts: 3,409	That is about the prettiest M1-M14-M1A stock Ive ever seen. That just makes the birch stand out in all it's glory! I was pissed when I ordered my M1A years ago and it came with a-dang!-ol birch stock. Then I cleaned it up and oiled it.. wow! Almost as nice as yours, if I do brag myself. I have looked at the birch a whole lot different since. BUT, have never gotten the handguard done.. still using the crappy plastic. Lookin at this one, I may have to do something about that. Very, very nice lookin! Say what one will about walnut... that tiger-stripe is stand-out like a slim gal in a well-fitted bikini at a beach party. And all born in the USA! __________________ Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity. W.B Yeats

May 18, 2012, 20:54	#25
homelandprotector Registered FALaholic #: 16592 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 6,161	Most beautiful rifle I've ever seen!!! __________________ We need about 3000 Ron Paul's in Washington.....HLP

May 18, 2012, 21:06	#26
FALRifle Registered FALaholic #: 66120 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, Illinois Posts: 431	Awesome looking rifle! It almost looks to good to handle.....Key word, ALMOST

May 19, 2012, 08:20	#27
SPEEDGUNNER Firearms Connoisseur Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 43933 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scenic Chester County PA Posts: 1,369	Whoa man, that sure is purty...I want one too! __________________ "There's a race of men that don't fit in, A race that can't stay still; So they break the hearts of kith and kin, And they roam the world at will." - Robert Service

May 20, 2012, 16:00	#28
smee78 Registered FALaholic #: 23873 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville,SC Posts: 26	WOW...nice wood! I'm impressed.

May 23, 2012, 18:57	#29
randyj Registered FALaholic #: 14923 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 410	I got a hardon ! digginup cash to get back into a M!A. should have never sold my last one. IMHO the M-14 was the best united states best service rifle RJ

May 25, 2012, 15:11	#31
homelandprotector Registered FALaholic #: 16592 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 6,161	What a great Pig hunting gun! don't get any better. __________________ We need about 3000 Ron Paul's in Washington.....HLP

June 06, 2012, 04:09	#32
navyman2015 Registered FALaholic #: 66172 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Honolulu, US Posts: 4	Love it! Great looking firearm!

June 14, 2012, 03:29	#33
karambay Senior Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 8066 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 644	That's fantastic. Nice job bringing your vision to reality.

June 15, 2012, 02:56	#34
Lee Carpentieri Curio & Relic Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 4936 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: N/A Posts: 4,196	Exceptional M1A skipbo32, I have two M1A's and a Transferable Winchester M14A1/E2, But man, That is one of the nicest stock finish's that I seen in a long time and I've seen a couple thousand M14's in my day from the Army, But that one is exceptional with the finish. __________________ Live life to the fullest, Because in the end there's only death and taxs.

June 19, 2012, 06:42	#35
fire for effect Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 14188 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sioux City Iowa Posts: 1,919	That is something to be proud of. Excellent work!! __________________ You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will. War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it; and those who brought war into our country deserve all the curses and maledictions a people can pour out. W.T. Sherman, Major General Commanding Headquarters, Army of Tennessee September, 1864

July 15, 2012, 00:18	#36
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,429	Pretty but how does it SHOOT?

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