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 Topic: Odd M1A1-style Carbine…Posted: Nov 20 2022 at 4:09pm |
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I came across this guy on Guns.com. Looks to be a Bakelite/plastic grip. Could this be Korean/Vietnam production, or is it most likely a more recent Franken-bine build? I’ve certainly never seen anything like it!    |
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Eric
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W5USMC
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Posted: Nov 20 2022 at 7:51pm |
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The stock itself looks like it was converted to an M1A1 stock by Bubba.
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Posted: Nov 20 2022 at 9:33pm |
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+1 looks like a converted stock.
This is just a wild guess, but I wonder if the grip is 3D printed from plastic? I have seen printed plastic parts with that same look. |
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Posted: Nov 20 2022 at 9:42pm |
Yep, the absence of the relief cut for the cheek pad on the left side and the rough work around the recoil plate pretty much gives it away. To each their own, I guess... John |
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Posted: Nov 21 2022 at 2:22am |
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That was kind of the impression I got too. In any case, I’m not the least bit interested in owning it, but the plastic grip piqued my interest. That’s the first of its kind I’ve seen.
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Eric
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Why Carbines?
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Posted: Nov 21 2022 at 8:06am |
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Bubba is much better than that dog.
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Posted: Nov 21 2022 at 8:29am |
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I handled one of those grips recently. It is molded plastic from an airsoft or some replica toy.
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