Shopping pointers for the H&K Family

In California, if you want a G3-style rifle, what you probably ought to buy is a PTR-91. They're available in several different models. You have a few options for legality on them - one is to fix the magazine, which you CAN do by inserting E-clips onto the mag release button. 5/16" clips will fit, however I do not personally feel very comfortable using that for my legality kit.

Another option is to build a Rorschach pattern mag lock. You can fabricate one yourself using the instructions above, or order it from Rorschach on Calguns.net for $25.

Another option is to buy a metal trigger housing with a grip installed, remove the grip to expose the slimline metal skeleton, and then wrap a sheet of kydex around it, using a heat gun to shape it. This will result in a "monsterman-like" setup sometimes referred to as a "shark fin" grip.

• http://www.robertrtg.com/ has a lot of inexpensive G3 parts, including stripped pistol grip housings for $15.

-- SeanNewton - 16 Aug 2006

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