Building A HK G3

[Kilber]

So I've been interested in starting an HK G3 build, but I have a few questions. First, what is the difficulty level, when compared to putting together an AR15? Are the kits at HKparts.net worth the $$? Is there a benefit to getting the kit without a barrel and flat for $399; versus the kit that includes a flat and barrel for $649?

http://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/HK-91-G3-Parts-Kits-Flats-Jigs-c126.htm

Or do I just dish out $699 + fees to get a brand new century? Any benefits here?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=468149734

[nate76239]

I was thinking about building one but when you see how much the cost of the jig used to bend the receiver is almost $300 well unless you find somebody to borrow it from it might not worth the cost to build from a flat. HK parts has a link to a completed receiver sold by Brethren Armament for $249. There's a couple YouTube videos and a build thread on here.

http://brethrenarms.com/product/ptr-91-stripped-receiver/

[MrPlink]

It's world's apart from building an AR.
I'm all for home builds, but make 100% sure you really know what you are getting into.

If the goal is to own a 91 pattern, shell out for a PTR and be done with.

If the goal is the build itself (and ideally more builds) then it is time for some serious homework before you go any further.

[tujungatoes]

On a scale from 1 to 10

An AR would be about a 2 and an HK pattern rifle would be a 6-7

[-hanko]

So I've been interested in starting an HK G3 build, but I have a few questions. First, what is the difficulty level, when compared to putting together an AR15? Are the kits at HKparts.net worth the $$? Is there a benefit to getting the kit without a barrel and flat for $399; versus the kit that includes a flat and barrel for $649?

Or do I just dish out $699 + fees to get a brand new century? Any benefits here?

I tend to look at "building" an AR as more of a Lego assembly process...relatively no intelligence required.

No idea about HKparts.net...that's a question better asked on an HK specific forum, which this is not.

I'm relatively certain Century would not be my first choice...only reason might be I don't have the patience to save money for something better...which to me would be at least a PTR and optimally a Vector or something assembled by Arizona Response Systems.

Actually, having tried an HK clone, I sold it after 6 months and became an FAL junkie.

[Swagman00]

In order of difficulty to build: AR > AK > HK G3

At least with an AK the welding is kept to a minimum. Spot welds of the rails for those is fairly simple, but it gets pretty in depth for the G3. Even with a jig you will have plenty of custom welding to be done.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=274354

[strongpoint]

On a scale from 1 to 10

An AR would be about a 2 and an HK pattern rifle would be a 6-7

Mild threadjack: What would you consider to be in the 9-10 range?

[BigPimping]

Better have "The Ultimate set of tools Spicoli!!!!!!"

[tujungatoes]

Mild threadjack: What would you consider to be in the 9-10 range?

MG42, M249, Bren

[kalieracer]

This is not an easy build, lots of welding. Only good thing about that jig is you can use to build an MP5 and HK93 also. I have one of these jigs for G3/MP5 project. You are much better off getting a ready receiver with trunnions installed if you are building one. If you are planning on doing any Pistol builds this is the only way to go.

[Kilber]

Thanks for all of your replies; this looks like a challenging build. I'll probably hold off on it for now and do an AK first with my buddy. Maybe I'll buy a G3 or MP5 kit to stash away for a rainy day...

[OpticsPlanet]

It requires skill. You have to be able to weld.

You are money ahead by buying a PTR91 GI already finished then paying a builder to finish your kit.

Tim G.

[-hanko]

It requires skill. You have to be able to weld.

You are money ahead by buying a PTR91 GI already finished then paying a builder to finish your kit.

Tim G.

You may be money ahead, but I don't think you'll be weapon ahead compared to ARS or Vector.