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eXo_oUtSiDeR
10-24-2008, 09:50 PM
I am building an M-16 mag. I will not show you pics until I am close to done, and I wasn't planning on telling you until then, but I need your help. Most of you probably know of this website:

http://todd.mainecav.org/paintball/m16/progress/

He attaches the grip to the lower receiver by making the tab thing out of JB weld. Like so:

http://todd.mainecav.org/paintball/m16/progress/holes022608.jpg
http://todd.mainecav.org/paintball/m16/progress/moldsinplace031408.jpg
http://todd.mainecav.org/paintball/m16/progress/griptapped.jpg

I need to know if this is strong enough.
michbich
10-24-2008, 10:11 PM
The question isn't really if it's strong enough, because it is. The question is more, is it flexible enough to prevent it from cracking when subjected to impacts. My guess would be that it's good enough, as long as you have a clean ruff surface to start with.

JB is machinable, but i have never tapped or even drilled that material.
questionful
10-25-2008, 01:50 AM
It says you can drill and tap it, I just can't imagine epoxy being that strong. I mean, the grip is going to be like a 4-5" lever.

BTW exo_outsider and i are working on this in my garage.

And here're a couple teaser pics. :)


http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Qful/img_2067.jpg
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Qful/img_2074.jpg
Dend78
10-27-2008, 10:21 AM
yeah it should be fine as long as you arent going crazy with it and using it as a club or something crazy. i must say that looks cool but it aslo looks a bit on the heavy side but keep up the good work guys, also EP setup in the butt :D
MechMags
11-12-2008, 06:03 PM
looks as if its shaping up to be one killer mod/custom.

are you going to support the thread with a tidbit tutorial for other reference work.

and like others have mentioned it should be strong enough as long as its not overly abused.
You may also be able to gain some integrity if you form up the lowers fill and block up for the grip tab doing it all in one pour.

Note sure how much better it would be, but it seems one more solid peice might be stronger than just a "butt" attached tab.