Building on the cheap

rangerwebb · December 07, 2001, 17:04

I bought one of W11's 99.50 kits for a beater/truck gun. I'm not even interested in sanding off the number 22 on the butt stock, I think it adds character.

My question is what is the cheapest way to build it, I'm considering using a mag floor plate and follower and I won't consider a Hesse reciever. Ideas?

PowerFal · December 07, 2001, 17:14

I am trying to do it cheap but want it to look nice too. (yea right). I am most likly going with the 179 dollar entiprise type III that would make for a real decrease in the finial product. Cut the threads off the end of barrel, get a Penquin tapco stock (20 bucks) cheap CIA USA pistal grip and a 21 buck gas piston from FAC.
Sounds as cheap as I can get it.
Ross

amstel78 · December 07, 2001, 17:16

The Entreprise type 3 is one of your best bets right now. I just built one on a G1 kit and everything worked out great. The receiver required no fitting. In fact, I ordered another receiver just for my Imbel kit. I figured that while they're on sale, might as well.

Also, if you're interested, Tapco has the US furniture set for $49. Not a bad deal.

shortround · December 07, 2001, 17:57

I'm getting one together for a present for a good friend. It's going to be a learning process for me. My recipe is the $179 Entreprise receiver, $99 dollar Imbel kit (to my surprise, it was a Type III lower, first one I've seen), Tapco $49 stock set (I think I paid less during a sale), FSE H/T/S $53 from Moses, and an Enterprise zero climb I got from a board member for $12. If I can manage to get it together myself, it will cost less than $400. Not too bad.

[ December 07, 2001: Message edited by: shortround ]

TooTech · December 07, 2001, 22:25

Careful with the FAC gas piston. Make certain it's not a Century product which has a questionable reputation for sturdiness.

SrBenelli · December 08, 2001, 00:22

Quote:

Originally posted by rangerwebb:
I bought one of W11's 99.50 kits for a beater/truck gun. I'm not even interested in sanding off the number 22 on the butt stock, I think it adds character.

LOL....I got #23!!!

December 07, 2001, 17:04	#1
rangerwebb Registered FALaholic #: 1901 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: clarksburg, WV,usa Posts: 7	Building on the cheap I bought one of W11's 99.50 kits for a beater/truck gun. I'm not even interested in sanding off the number 22 on the butt stock, I think it adds character. My question is what is the cheapest way to build it, I'm considering using a mag floor plate and follower and I won't consider a Hesse reciever. Ideas?

December 07, 2001, 17:57	#4
shortround Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1503 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Southeast, MI, USA Posts: 2,814	I'm getting one together for a present for a good friend. It's going to be a learning process for me. My recipe is the $179 Entreprise receiver, $99 dollar Imbel kit (to my surprise, it was a Type III lower, first one I've seen), Tapco $49 stock set (I think I paid less during a sale), FSE H/T/S $53 from Moses, and an Enterprise zero climb I got from a board member for $12. If I can manage to get it together myself, it will cost less than $400. Not too bad. [ December 07, 2001: Message edited by: shortround ] __________________ Nostalgia: It's just not what it used to be. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. Someone asked if I was a procrastinator and I told them I wasn't sure but I'd get back with them tomorrow.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

December 07, 2001, 17:14	#2
PowerFal Registered FALaholic #: 4429 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 207	I am trying to do it cheap but want it to look nice too. (yea right). I am most likly going with the 179 dollar entiprise type III that would make for a real decrease in the finial product. Cut the threads off the end of barrel, get a Penquin tapco stock (20 bucks) cheap CIA USA pistal grip and a 21 buck gas piston from FAC. Sounds as cheap as I can get it. Ross __________________ _ _______________________________ _ What I don't know, I will learn, What I think I know, is foolish, What I want to know, is everything! _ _______________________________ _

December 07, 2001, 17:16	#3
amstel78 Registered FALaholic #: 4596 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shohola, PA Posts: 322	The Entreprise type 3 is one of your best bets right now. I just built one on a G1 kit and everything worked out great. The receiver required no fitting. In fact, I ordered another receiver just for my Imbel kit. I figured that while they're on sale, might as well. Also, if you're interested, Tapco has the US furniture set for $49. Not a bad deal.

December 07, 2001, 22:25	#5
TooTech Registered FALaholic #: 465 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 569	Careful with the FAC gas piston. Make certain it's not a Century product which has a questionable reputation for sturdiness.