[LUVMYGUN]

Have you shot it enough that you're sure it's 100% reliable? Mine was unreliable and Arsenal never could fix it. I actually had an approved Form 1 that I was able to get voided and money refunded because I never chopped the barrel. I wish it had worked, because a krink in 5.56x45 would be great. I have a Yugo M85 SBR, but it's heavy.

Funny you say that, I was having FTE issues the past two times at the range. I was using American Eagle 55gr Ammo. I was hoping it was just dirty. I have about 1200 rounds through it and this is the first time I ever had this issue.

 

[Bret]

Failures to eject could be caused by weak ammo, but it's only going to get worse when you cut the barrel. I'd definitely sort that out before sending off the Form 1.

 

[Mad Anthony Wayne]

Very nice! I am in the process of waiting o my stamp...can't wait!!!

 

[Shinpu]

Thanks, naturally they are sold out of the hardware to mount either one of these. I just sent them an email asking when the hardware will be back in stock.

what are you missing?

 

[Bret]

Nothing should be missing. I just removed the plastic buttstock from mine and replaced it with a metal one.

 

[montanaAK]

its the SLR-106u that's a pistol. He's missing the front and rear latch assemblies. The pin is there when you take the back plate off.

 

[Bret]

Oh, that's a more difficult starting point.

 

[montanaAK]

Tell me about it! :doh: I'm going to post a thread on my conversion tonight after work. I have about half the cost invested going this way, but it's a lot of work.

 

[fly]

I did that with my SLR-107UR.

That's how I tell it apart from my SLR-104UR.

I like the look , Very nice ..

 

[Bret]

Thanks. It's a pleasure to drool over it.

 

[ryanr256]

Thanks. It's a pleasure to drool over it.

I fondle mine every chance I get.
-Bob

 

[SLR104-54]

Need you opinions...

I have the option to get a SLR104-54.

Love the look and feel of the SLR104-54, but I live in a non-SBR state.

I understand the standard 16" barrel is really overgassed and I worry that continued use will wreck the receiver.

Is it worth buying the SLR104-54, knowing it is highly unlikely it'll ever be set free to its true form (SBR'd)?

Also, if I do decide to pull the trigger, would the Wolff spirngs prevent damage to the receiver?

Or, would it be possible to open up the gas port somehow to reduce the overgassing?

Thanks you guys.

 

[Bret]

I understand the standard 16" barrel is really overgassed and I worry that continued use will wreck the receiver.
Is it worth buying the SLR104-54, knowing it is highly unlikely it'll ever be set free to its true form (SBR'd)?
Also, if I do decide to pull the trigger, would the Wolff spirngs prevent damage to the receiver?

It's not always about being practical. If it was, I wouldn't own most of the guns I have. Given your forum name, it's obvious you like the rifle. Once they stop making them they'll be near impossible to find and the price will go through the roof. I'd say that you should get it. Yes, install a heavy recoil spring and perhaps a recoil buffer. Shoot it and just keep an eye on the rear trunnion and the rear of the bolt carrier for damage.

Or, would it be possible to open up the gas port somehow to reduce the overgassing?

Yes, but you'd have to remove the front sight/gas block, weld up the gas hole, redrill it to a smaller size and then reinstall the front sight/gas block. What would be the correct size to redrill? Who knows? You might actually get things back together and it be too small or still too big. Personally, I wouldn't mess with it.