G3 Clone build or buy???

**Old Sarge** · January 07, 2007, 10:16

Hi All
So as of late I have been thinking that I would like to have a H&K91/G3 Clone. I mean I all ready have mags, collapable stock, cleaning kit and a scope with mount (on the way) Question is should I build it or just buy it and be done with it?

Build it and I will have to find a good receiver ($600. I saw a FMP one for) Parts kit ($400 from IO if they still have them) Compliance parts (who knows on this one) Then a good Smith to put it all togather (Unknown at this time) So just from what I can tell I am looking at least $1000. for a recever parts kit and compliance parts depending on what is avalibel.

If I just get in line and buy. I can get a PTR 91 for around $1000. I should think. I have seen a couple go for $900. On the files here. Or I could hold out for another $500. or so and maybe get a Springfield Sar 3/8 (which one is to be prefered?) Or possbly one of the FMP ones. Or do I just dig in deep and hold out for the real deal? This will be a gun I shoot not just a safe queen.

What do y'all think?

Old Sarge

vmtz · January 07, 2007, 10:19

I did a build on a PRT receiver and it cost me just about what a PRT would.

Vince

Lon Moer · January 07, 2007, 11:54

The hardest part about G3 builds is all the tig welding. If you have a tig and some welding skills or access to someone does, the rest is pretty straight forward.
I'm going in deep on a couple of G3 builds, one kit build on a JLD and a cheap CETME on a Hesse. I'm pretty sure BigMac is going to skip on his build and send it out to IGF and have them assemble his kit build.
There's also a really nice SAR-3 on the Marketplace right now.

**gunplumber** · January 07, 2007, 11:58

While I have built a lot of G3 clones, with the current availablity of parts, if you can buy an A prefix PTR 91 in the $1000 range, it makes more sense to me than building one - from a cost/benefit perspective.

if there is something special you want done,or a configuration other than JLD offers, then a B prefix / custom build is in order.

rpk74dr · January 07, 2007, 12:18

There is a nice Springfield SAR3/8 in the marketplace.I would consider the SAR a factory rifle and not a clone or kit gun.If you have the funds on hand that would be the best choice in my opinion.

**gunplumber** · January 07, 2007, 12:29

Quote:

Originally posted by rpk74dr
There is a nice Springfield SAR3/8 in the marketplace.I would consider the SAR a factory rifle and not a clone or kit gun.If you have the funds on hand that would be the best choice in my opinion.

+1

As nice as the PTR-91 is, I'd still pick a facotry FMP or EBO gun first if the cost was pretty close.

Headshot · January 07, 2007, 21:19

That SAR3/8 overstamp is a nice deal for $1300. As already mentioned, this rifle is a factory rifle. Built in Greece on Hk machinary and Hk licensed. I recently picked up a SAR-3. Recently compared to a factory HK-91. The SAR-3 was a cleaner rifle (application of welds, fit and finish). Needless to say, I am very pleased with it.

davedude · January 08, 2007, 14:44

Dude! Everybody wants $600 to build G3 kits...By the time you find a kit and a reciever and compliance parts......your over $1k..might as well pop the $1.3k on a nice factory rifle.

I have a FMP G3 kit being built...JLD reciever and compliance parts.....hope to get it soon.....am jonesen for it pretty bad....

Dave Dude

January 07, 2007, 10:16	#1
Old Sarge Veteran Member Contributor FALaholic #: 3030 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 1,095	G3 Clone build or buy??? Hi All So as of late I have been thinking that I would like to have a H&K91/G3 Clone. I mean I all ready have mags, collapable stock, cleaning kit and a scope with mount (on the way) Question is should I build it or just buy it and be done with it? Build it and I will have to find a good receiver ($600. I saw a FMP one for) Parts kit ($400 from IO if they still have them) Compliance parts (who knows on this one) Then a good Smith to put it all togather (Unknown at this time) So just from what I can tell I am looking at least $1000. for a recever parts kit and compliance parts depending on what is avalibel. If I just get in line and buy. I can get a PTR 91 for around $1000. I should think. I have seen a couple go for $900. On the files here. Or I could hold out for another $500. or so and maybe get a Springfield Sar 3/8 (which one is to be prefered?) Or possbly one of the FMP ones. Or do I just dig in deep and hold out for the real deal? This will be a gun I shoot not just a safe queen. What do y'all think? Old Sarge

January 07, 2007, 11:54	#3
Lon Moer Registered FALaholic #: 12098 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,521	The hardest part about G3 builds is all the tig welding. If you have a tig and some welding skills or access to someone does, the rest is pretty straight forward. I'm going in deep on a couple of G3 builds, one kit build on a JLD and a cheap CETME on a Hesse. I'm pretty sure BigMac is going to skip on his build and send it out to IGF and have them assemble his kit build. There's also a really nice SAR-3 on the Marketplace right now. __________________ I've known daredevils and I ain't got nothing against them.....its just they're all dead.

January 07, 2007, 11:58	#4
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 15,771	While I have built a lot of G3 clones, with the current availablity of parts, if you can buy an A prefix PTR 91 in the $1000 range, it makes more sense to me than building one - from a cost/benefit perspective. if there is something special you want done,or a configuration other than JLD offers, then a B prefix / custom build is in order. __________________ T. Mark Graham Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

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January 07, 2007, 10:19	#2
vmtz FALaholic #: 1125 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Here right now Posts: 17,638	I did a build on a PRT receiver and it cost me just about what a PRT would. Vince

January 07, 2007, 12:18	#5
rpk74dr Registered FALaholic #: 7901 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 890	There is a nice Springfield SAR3/8 in the marketplace.I would consider the SAR a factory rifle and not a clone or kit gun.If you have the funds on hand that would be the best choice in my opinion.

January 07, 2007, 21:19	#7
Headshot Banned Multiple Accounts Violation FALaholic #: 18649 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 526	That SAR3/8 overstamp is a nice deal for $1300. As already mentioned, this rifle is a factory rifle. Built in Greece on Hk machinary and Hk licensed. I recently picked up a SAR-3. Recently compared to a factory HK-91. The SAR-3 was a cleaner rifle (application of welds, fit and finish). Needless to say, I am very pleased with it.

January 08, 2007, 14:44	#8
davedude Registered FALaholic #: 20538 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Posts: 3,876	Dude! Everybody wants $600 to build G3 kits...By the time you find a kit and a reciever and compliance parts......your over $1k..might as well pop the $1.3k on a nice factory rifle. I have a FMP G3 kit being built...JLD reciever and compliance parts.....hope to get it soon.....am jonesen for it pretty bad.... Dave Dude