Semi Auto MG42 Build

[Kiwi]

Before we start the next run of Bren guns I thought I would share our MG42 / M53 build. Kits are still out there and can be found at a reasonable price. We will be building 3 of these and will cover 3 different styles of build. Stay tuned!

[freonr22]

Tag

[69Mach1]

Please pm me prices. thanks

[Kiwi]

We will be building 3, each on a different type of receiver. The first is a close to 100% receiver made by WIse LIte Arms.

[Kiwi]

The second gun will be built off BRP 80% receiver. These are a great deal if you are looking to put one together. I think BRP was selling these for around $500

[Kiwi]

These are half receiver stampings. We will weld these together and cut out all the slots and holes. The cheapest way to start the project if you are confident with your welding skills and measuring of the required slots and hole locations

[Kiwi]

Now the semi auto and build parts. Again one of these will be built off the old BRP pattern where we will do the bolt modifications

[Kiwi]

And the other two will use the new semi auto bolt.

[Kiwi]

The plan to is to build each receiver up to 100% before we do the front end mods and join it to the front, then we will go over each of the bolt mods. Then you us here in CA we will make a custom bullet button and belt catch.

[00Medic]

Tag! I gotta follow this one.

[Dead*Reckoned]

Why not just featureless and weld the flash hider with a washer?

[oddjob]

tag!!

[Kiwi]

Why not just featureless and weld the flash hider with a washer?

I don't like featureless builds and grip wraps. They take away from the originality of the gun (in my opinion) I prefer to make a bullet button and belt catch. I have so far converted two featureless mg34 built by TNW to my design, but its all personal preference.

[bigguns85]

this will be epic thread. I vote sticky when its finished

[SonofWWIIDI]

Nice!