Para build question

BlueDuck · December 22, 2002, 12:53

If I buy a para kit...say one from TAPCO that has all the pieces to it (top cpver, springs, bolt carrier, etc...), do I need any other special parts to mate the folding kit to an Imbel reciever? I conducted a search on this already and I'm pretty sure the ansser is "no". I'm aware that I will need to weld/pin the stock in the open/unfolded position and remove/replace the flash hider if I go with an Imbel kit. I thought I read a post that said I would have to dremel/machine an postban upper to mate to the Imbel lower....Which leads me to question #2. Is there a para lower? Guess I will go search for that now. Thanks for any advice.
BlueDuck

HD99FXR3 · December 22, 2002, 12:59

yup there is. and the kit from tapco will have to have the lower modified. so everything will fit.

chuck1 · December 22, 2002, 14:46

To convert a standard lower to a para you will have to remove the stock tang and machine a slot in the recoil plate. If I remember correctly the slot needs to be .200 wide and .125 deep.
The upper will need to be machined to accept the top cover in the gas piston area. It will need a counter bore 19/32 dia and about .080 to .090 deep. The depth might vary depending on the cover. You can grind the nose off the cover to avoid machining the receiver.

Gopher · December 22, 2002, 14:52

Don't grind the top cover! They are too hard to find. Pay
the fifty bucks and have it done right. You'll be much happier
with the result.

FWRA · December 22, 2002, 16:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Gopher
Don't grind the top cover! They are too hard to find. Pay
the fifty bucks and have it done right. You'll be much happier
with the result.

Thanks Gopher. Finally another voice of reason regarding the grinding of para topcovers.

"Just say no."

FWRA

December 22, 2002, 12:53	#1
BlueDuck Registered FALaholic #: 5769 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Wainwright, AK Posts: 1,001	Para build question If I buy a para kit...say one from TAPCO that has all the pieces to it (top cpver, springs, bolt carrier, etc...), do I need any other special parts to mate the folding kit to an Imbel reciever? I conducted a search on this already and I'm pretty sure the ansser is "no". I'm aware that I will need to weld/pin the stock in the open/unfolded position and remove/replace the flash hider if I go with an Imbel kit. I thought I read a post that said I would have to dremel/machine an postban upper to mate to the Imbel lower....Which leads me to question #2. Is there a para lower? Guess I will go search for that now. Thanks for any advice. BlueDuck __________________ Toujours Pret

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December 22, 2002, 12:59	#2
HD99FXR3 Registered FALaholic #: 5260 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,245	yup there is. and the kit from tapco will have to have the lower modified. so everything will fit.

December 22, 2002, 14:46	#3
chuck1 Registered FALaholic #: 303 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: AZ/kali Posts: 290	To convert a standard lower to a para you will have to remove the stock tang and machine a slot in the recoil plate. If I remember correctly the slot needs to be .200 wide and .125 deep. The upper will need to be machined to accept the top cover in the gas piston area. It will need a counter bore 19/32 dia and about .080 to .090 deep. The depth might vary depending on the cover. You can grind the nose off the cover to avoid machining the receiver.

December 22, 2002, 14:52	#4
Gopher Registered FALaholic #: 874 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: TN Posts: 391	Don't grind the top cover! They are too hard to find. Pay the fifty bucks and have it done right. You'll be much happier with the result.