L1a1 on a metric reciver ?

mosbysmen · April 21, 2003, 07:53

g -fal started to answer this question but we got side tracked ..
can i build a L1A1 on a metric reciver ?
what kind of problems can i expect ?
tia

**W.E.G.** · April 21, 2003, 09:54

Yes. You can, and I have.

The only "problem" is that the inch top cover tabs won't work, and the bolt hold open is to fat for, a metric receiver. Also, the folding charging handle won't completely fold down unless you modify the handle or the receiver (one or the other). Otherwise, the build is the same as if you were building a metric kit. Don't forget the breeching washer and the handguard ring!

mosbysmen · April 21, 2003, 18:50

thanks for the info , so can i use a metric bolt hold open and have it work with the other l1a1 partz?

vmtz · April 21, 2003, 20:54

Yes to the bolt hold open. Don't forget the breeching washer for the barrel. FSE makes a metric folding charging handle, if you don't want to modify your inch and it is a U.S. part.

Vince

**W.E.G.** · April 21, 2003, 21:10

You can WECSOG the BHO to satisfactory diameter with a file in very short order. The inch BHO is only slightly too fat.

The inch cover is easily modified by removing the tabs. But, folks will scold you for that. Better to passify the purists, and substitute with a metric cover. They don't seem to get as bent-out-of-shape when you bugger a BHO "into spec."

mosbysmen · April 22, 2003, 05:39

thanks , im getting pretty good with a dremel

April 21, 2003, 07:53	#1
mosbysmen Senior Member Moderator FALaholic #: 782 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: louisana Posts: 2,357	L1a1 on a metric reciver ? g -fal started to answer this question but we got side tracked .. can i build a L1A1 on a metric reciver ? what kind of problems can i expect ? tia __________________ fio para bellator be the prepared warrior Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ¯ Mark Twain "when you have integrity..... nothing else matters when you don't have integrity.... nothing else matters" Teach The Children This Simple Principle.... Bob Kelly "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW--What a Ride l

April 21, 2003, 09:54	#2
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,108	Yes. You can, and I have. The only "problem" is that the inch top cover tabs won't work, and the bolt hold open is to fat for, a metric receiver. Also, the folding charging handle won't completely fold down unless you modify the handle or the receiver (one or the other). Otherwise, the build is the same as if you were building a metric kit. Don't forget the breeching washer and the handguard ring! __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

April 21, 2003, 18:50	#3
mosbysmen Senior Member Moderator FALaholic #: 782 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: louisana Posts: 2,357	thanks for the info , so can i use a metric bolt hold open and have it work with the other l1a1 partz? __________________ fio para bellator be the prepared warrior Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ¯ Mark Twain "when you have integrity..... nothing else matters when you don't have integrity.... nothing else matters" Teach The Children This Simple Principle.... Bob Kelly "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW--What a Ride l

April 21, 2003, 21:10	#5
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,108	You can WECSOG the BHO to satisfactory diameter with a file in very short order. The inch BHO is only slightly too fat. The inch cover is easily modified by removing the tabs. But, folks will scold you for that. Better to passify the purists, and substitute with a metric cover. They don't seem to get as bent-out-of-shape when you bugger a BHO "into spec." __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

April 22, 2003, 05:39	#6
mosbysmen Senior Member Moderator FALaholic #: 782 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: louisana Posts: 2,357	thanks , im getting pretty good with a dremel __________________ fio para bellator be the prepared warrior Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ¯ Mark Twain "when you have integrity..... nothing else matters when you don't have integrity.... nothing else matters" Teach The Children This Simple Principle.... Bob Kelly "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW--What a Ride l

April 21, 2003, 20:54	#4
vmtz FALaholic #: 1125 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Here right now Posts: 17,641	Yes to the bolt hold open. Don't forget the breeching washer for the barrel. FSE makes a metric folding charging handle, if you don't want to modify your inch and it is a U.S. part. Vince

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