Split Second Props
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Noeland
Master Member
Yeah, I bet you were upset. I have never purchased a demilled gun, but I suppose they have to exclude a portion of the gun so you can't just weld it up and shoot it again. I don't know, but, that photo just breaks my heart! Seems to me they could have just pinned the cylinder and welded it closed or something.
Will the springer front end fit? My worry would be destroying something else, and then not having it fit. Like throwing the front end of a ford on a chevy or something, and now you have two things ruined. Is the springer metal, or plastic? I would not do it if it's plastic.
I would try getting a block of aluminum in the proper thickness, shaping it with my dremel so it matches the lines of the RG, drilling holes where needed, and then try to attach it. You might have to do a lot of metal work. Honestly, that could end up being a massive waste of time if it doesn't turn out right.
Tough call, that's not going to be easy fix/restoration though. But I will keep thinking on it for you and maybe we'll have some inspiration.
Will the springer front end fit? My worry would be destroying something else, and then not having it fit. Like throwing the front end of a ford on a chevy or something, and now you have two things ruined. Is the springer metal, or plastic? I would not do it if it's plastic.
I would try getting a block of aluminum in the proper thickness, shaping it with my dremel so it matches the lines of the RG, drilling holes where needed, and then try to attach it. You might have to do a lot of metal work. Honestly, that could end up being a massive waste of time if it doesn't turn out right.
Tough call, that's not going to be easy fix/restoration though. But I will keep thinking on it for you and maybe we'll have some inspiration.
pennausamike
Sr Member
The only legal way to "demill" a gun in the USA is to render the receiver destroyed to BATFE standards.
If he had done what you describe, that would definitely have been illegal by USA standards.
It would have then had to be sold and transferred under all the appropriate firearms laws.
On the deception point,
he was either ACTUALLY deceptive by not showing the gun destroyed to BATFE specs,
or he figured it is the customer's responsibility to know the BATFE regs.
Probably the first, but (shrugs).
Given that this is a standard revolver and not a Class III weapon,
I believe you can restore it without running afoul of da' law.
Mike
pennausamike
Sr Member
BATFE doesn't care whether it is for display or firing, only if it meets their regs.
Check with the dummy gun builders for more info on the guv'mints lack of sense of art or humor.
Mike
Noeland
Master Member
Yep, that's generally my policy. You can pick up an RG31 off gun broker for less than $100, then you just have to find a local FFL who will handle the transfer for you, usually for around $35-$50.
I'm going to go with the blank gun option myself. I'll be ordering one in a few weeks.
I'm going to go with the blank gun option myself. I'll be ordering one in a few weeks.
greylocke
Sr Member
It looks like 1 hex head screw and then there is something different in front of it. I can't tell exactly what it is though.
Oh yes, check with BATFE to make sure you comply with their regs. I believe they have a whole section of them for deactivated weapons/display weapons.
greylocke
Sr Member
Anybody else watching this thread?
http://www.therpf.com/f9/hellboy-inspired-paintball-pistol-aga-62-a-143469/
http://www.therpf.com/f9/hellboy-inspired-paintball-pistol-aga-62-a-143469/
Noeland
Master Member
I'm planning to work on the Harley gun, modding my pellet version, this weekend.
Noeland
Master Member
I finally figured out what it reminds me of. The muzzle used for the lightning guns in The Matrix.
:behave
Took me a while.
The Matrix was on a few days ago.Hope you had a good time in Vegas. I need a wild weekend in Vegas!
Just finished this and listed it in the Junkyard:
It has a working red dot lasersight wired just like the one in the film activated by the large touchpad. The lasersight was likely wired like this so the gun could be opened and reloaded without the wire coming down out of the back of the lasersight. I have never actually seen a Lasersight like his so I had to scratch build it out of a tube and a smaller lasersight and then figure out how to get the wires down and back to the touchpad.
The barrel block was scratch built as well. It's actually a piece of 2X4 cut down and covered in plastic. A bottom plate was added and hex bolts put in for accuracy. I added nice Hollow point bullets (just the bullet no casing or anything) and they look ubber cool in the gun. The gun is a lot of fun to play with as the cocking hammer sounding like it should. Not like a lot of modern wimpy sounding guns, aahchewSIG,.....
It has a working red dot lasersight wired just like the one in the film activated by the large touchpad. The lasersight was likely wired like this so the gun could be opened and reloaded without the wire coming down out of the back of the lasersight. I have never actually seen a Lasersight like his so I had to scratch build it out of a tube and a smaller lasersight and then figure out how to get the wires down and back to the touchpad.
The barrel block was scratch built as well. It's actually a piece of 2X4 cut down and covered in plastic. A bottom plate was added and hex bolts put in for accuracy. I added nice Hollow point bullets (just the bullet no casing or anything) and they look ubber cool in the gun. The gun is a lot of fun to play with as the cocking hammer sounding like it should. Not like a lot of modern wimpy sounding guns, aahchewSIG,.....
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