hzhardy 588 Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) As you guys may have seen, I traded my favorite Adams Arms complete rifle for a RPD kit with receiver and original barrel. Even though some of you see me as gloater (I feel i am just show case-ing my business?) many of you asked me to document this build. Either way, today I started the build. First I modified the bolt to fit the semi auto DSA receiver. By modifying the bolt to fit I am actually creating a registered bolt conversion kit. This is preferred in my opinion because if I give up my sot I can destroy or transfer to another dealer the kit and keep my rpd since it is a postie sample. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 15, 2017 by hzhardy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hzhardy 588 Posted November 10, 2017 I also modified the lower receiver/grip frame to fit the DSA receiver. Many people will just lope off the front section, but i wanted to keep the serial number since it is a all matching kit. This is just beginning but a huge step towards completing this build. Next I need to remove the barrel from the receiver stub and prepare it to have the shank turned down in my lathe. I really think if i wanted to rush on of these just to make it function, i could slap this mg together in about 3 hours. But, i plan on taking the time to refinish and make this thing look brand new off the line. Hell the kit looks unfired! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadeInUSA 1,192 Posted November 10, 2017 Thats pretty neat Homer. BTW, that serial # is fitting for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hzhardy 588 Posted November 10, 2017 Thats pretty neat Homer. BTW, that serial # is fitting for you. i knownright! It was ment to be! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbe 2,393 Posted November 10, 2017 Thats pretty neat Homer. BTW, that serial # is fitting for you.No kidding! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towtruck 4,833 Posted November 11, 2017 I like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hzhardy 588 Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Well I pushed through today and got it into a firing condition. I have felt like crap with a cold, so photography was not on my mind while running a lathe with snot dripping off my face. It has turned out to be a shatty day as i found out i have no way to feed it tomorrow when I go out to the farm... freak!!! You have no idea how disappointing it is to get ready for a range trip and the freaking links I had in the safe that I thought were for a RPD are actually for a freaking mg42... Either way here is a picture of my useless damn MG. Ahhhhh!!!!! I am going to drink a couple beers and pass out. Good night I will post more specifics on what was done today later when I calm down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 11, 2017 by hzhardy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towtruck 4,833 Posted November 11, 2017 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hzhardy 588 Posted November 11, 2017 Ok, well today, for the build I fit the charging handle to the reciever which was actually farely easy. It just took a few swipes of a file and it slipped into the channel. I then pressed the barrel pin out of the stub and cut the reciever section on the mill so I could just break it off. With that done I was able to clamp the muzzle end in my lathe with soft jaw and turn the shank on center on the tail stock to a few thousands over reciever dimension for a press fit. With the barrel pressed in I place the hole assembly back in the mill and drilled the barrel pin hole and drove in a new pin. I then finished up to were I currently fitting flapper lugs to reciever to set head space. To finish this one off, I need to drill and install a detent for the rear take down pin, card and blue reciever and install drum mounting bracket then rivet top cover axis. Doesnt sound like to much left!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbe 2,393 Posted November 11, 2017 That's really cool looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hzhardy 588 Posted November 15, 2017 Shot it today, it is very ammo sensitive. It gates soft points and hollow points which would make since with such a violent action. But, i will say it is pretty damn accurate being what it is! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbe 2,393 Posted November 15, 2017 Shot it today, it is very ammo sensitive. It gates soft points and hollow points which would make since with such a violent action. But, i will say it is pretty damn accurate being what it is! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good to know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hzhardy 588 Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) I know i forgot to lock charging handle back forward... Edited November 15, 2017 by hzhardy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbe 2,393 Posted November 15, 2017 https://vimeo.com/242866825 I know i forgot to lock charging handle back forward... Ha ha! Too cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hzhardy 588 Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Finally got time to get it back out to run a belt of fmjs and it worked perfect! Sorry about orientation.. Edited May 4, 2018 by hzhardy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
