[MattGT35R]

Anyone got a guy? I am looking to swap my Springfield flash hider for one with a bayonet lug and possibly swapping a barrel/bolt.

I've called around but nobody really seems to have the tools.

Thanks in advance.

-Matt

 

[XUSNORDIE]

Anyone got a guy? I am looking to swap my Springfield flash hider for one with a bayonet lug and possibly swapping a barrel/bolt.

I've called around but nobody really seems to have the tools.

Thanks in advance.

-Matt

The flash hider you can do yourself easily....; )

 

[stickboy]

Anyone got a guy? I am looking to swap my Springfield flash hider for one with a bayonet lug and possibly swapping a barrel/bolt.

I've called around but nobody really seems to have the tools.

Thanks in advance.

-Matt

Matt, I have the tools. I would be more than happy to help you out. I have swapped mine out several times. I will send a PM with my contact info.

 

[RAMMAC]

I can vouch for Stickboy's abilities, and he's a picky kind of guy so you don't have to worry about the quality of his work.

 

[stickboy]

I can vouch for Stickboy's abilities, and he's picky kind of guy so you don't have to worry about the quality of his work.

Thanks' Ricky!

 

[RAMMAC]

Hey, take a vacation for a week before you start the new chapter of your life and visit Montana.

 

[MrShmitty]

Wow that's a formal invite from Rick, those don't come around too often so Jeff I'd take him up on that.

To answer your question about a gunsmith, the last one I knew of in utah was Guy Momberg of Lock Stock and Barrel but he passed away a few years ago. He was a master gunsmith too which isn't easy to replace these days. If stickboy can do the barrel and bolt swap I'd trust him. He is a great guy and has some nice toys he tinkers with. In fact I might just have him help me if he's up to it.

 

[stickboy]

Matt, I missed the part about the barrel and bolt. I don't have the tools for that job, but I do know a Smith that could do it if he is still around.

I do have the tools for the flash hider though.

Thanks RAMMAC and Mr Shmitty, I appreciate the compliments. I will have to see what I can do about vacation time.

 

[MattGT35R]

Appreciate the replies everyone! The bolt and barrel will probably be down the road but the flash hider with a lug is the big thing right now.

I actually bought the Springfield kit with the tool but that puppy does not want to come loose.

I hope you all have a good weekend and thank you for the PM, Stick. I will be in touch probably tomorrow.

 

[RAMMAC]

Wow that's a formal invite from Rick, those don't come around too often so Jeff I'd take him up on that.

You know you're welcome any time too.

 

[stickboy]

Appreciate the replies everyone! The bolt and barrel will probably be down the road but the flash hider with a lug is the big thing right now.

I actually bought the Springfield kit with the tool but that puppy does not want to come loose.

I hope you all have a good weekend and thank you for the PM, Stick. I will be in touch probably tomorrow.

Okay, sounds good. I will be in and out so make sure you leave a message and I will get in touch with you.

 

[MrShmitty]

sometimes you have to head up that castle nut to get it off especially if they timed it. Also make sure that small allen head is completely out. If you need my help let me know.

 

[RAMMAC]

Aw, just crank on the parts until something gives. DI5

I hope you realize that I'm kidding, let somebody that's done it before give it a shot so you don't end up with a bigger problem.

 

[MattGT35R]

Thank you everyone who offered up help. Love the generosity from the M14 community here locally and overall on this forum.

Jeff is the man and got the nuts loose on my loaded and my father's scout. I can not even believe how tight those come from Springfield.

Thanks again so very much, Jeff.

 

[stickboy]

Your very welcome Matt, it was my pleasure. I enjoyed meeting you and your family.

Always nice to help out a fellow forum member! Sure glad we were able to get it done, man that was a fight! Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

 

[MattGT35R]

It was very nice to meet you two as well.

We will get you a new tool and a replacement nut as well.

Thanks again.

 

[MrShmitty]

You will have to come up for one of our M14 shoots.

 

[MattGT35R]

My Father and I would absolutely love to come up and meet everyone as well as shoot.

 

[MrShmitty]

I'll let you know when we have another get together

 

[MattGT35R]

Jeff,

I have a new wrench for you

-Matt