Semi-Auto Sten Build Project is Done!

[thefifthspeed]

[Crusader]

That is extremely cool. Looks great.

[VegasND]

Very, very cool. Nice job there.

I'll be watching for the range report!

[JagerTroop]

nice job. That sten looks great.

[nrakid88]

WOW! I have totally wanted to build one of these but didnt even know how hard it was! Let me know if it works... if so I may have to get one myself.

BTW what was the total cost on this thing?

[CSACANNONEER]

WOW! I have totally wanted to build one of these but didnt even know how hard it was! Let me know if it works... if so I may have to get one myself.

BTW what was the total cost on this thing?

I'm interested in knowing about the cost too.

[thefifthspeed]

Stens can be built for as cheap as $150-200 if you have the know-how, modify the FA bolt, and have metal at your disposal. My build cost a hair under $500 but that doesn't include the cost of blasting/welding/parking which I did myself.

[nrakid88]

Hmmm. very interesting. I might have to get a kit if your performs well at the range.

[hybridatsun350]

Looks awesome. Great job! I was doing some research on Sten builds and really couldn't figure out if one could be built into a California legal configuration. Well, here's my answer!

[SVT_Fox]

the sex

[Saigon1965]

Nicely done - Very sexy gun -

[Mac Attack]

Nice work. Is that a Mk II or Mk III kit. I would like to see any additional pictures you have of your build if you have them posted somewhere.

[scout II]

Awesome Sten.I still have a couple of MKII kits and always was going to do it.Now that I see one done,I may do one finally myself.
What did you use for trigger parts?I would also like to see all the pictures you have.

[thefifthspeed]

the sex

I'm pretty sure this is the kit I bought from you, small world.

Nice work. Is that a Mk II or Mk III kit. I would like to see any additional pictures you have of your build if you have them posted somewhere.

MkIII

What's the approved way to modify the FA bolt? I saw one example but it was just an idea. I would like to know more if you can offer, as I really don't want to purchase a new bolt. Nice build by the way, give you self a pat on the back. Good job!

I'm not sure there is an "approved way" but I have seen people weld on extentions to make the bolt longer. You would also need to block the disconect level somehow and weld the selector switch. I'm not a big fan with playing around with FA parts to save a buck. Also remember is you have a FA bolt at the same time you have an original ID receiver you have a machine gun in the eyes of the ATF.

Awesome Sten.I still have a couple of MKII kits and always was going to do it.Now that I see one done,I may do one finally myself.
What did you use for trigger parts?I would also like to see all the pictures you have.

I'll try to post up a step by step build with dozens of photos within the week.

[Tillers_Rule]

Looks nice!

When you start your next project, make 2 and I'll buy one from you