Draco SBR in progress

[vitamink]

These Draco SBR threads are enticing. Got any more pictures besides the upside-down one?

Hopefully these turn out ok. Keep in mind it's a work in progress my shipment from OST hasn't arrived yet.

 

[vitamink]

Jt i'm not quite sure i understand what you're asking but i'll show you what i did

I essentially just cut off the last bit, then used a unibit to carve out the inside to make it fit over gas block.

If you were talking about the lower handguard rail, i don't have my ultimak yet so i don't know if anything needs to be removed or not. The rail that is on there now is a black jack one.

 

[grunt soldier]

jeff definitely one of the better looking draco's i have ever seen.

 

[Jtgarner]

Jt i'm not quite sure i understand what you're asking but i'll show you what i did I essentially just cut off the last bit, then used a unibit to carve out the inside to make it fit over gas block.

If you were talking about the lower handguard rail, i don't have my ultimak yet so i don't know if anything needs to be removed or not. The rail that is on there now is a black jack one.

Okay, I was wondering if you did it that way or this way:

This way looks WAY harder, but It makes the rail a little longer and kinda blends the rail to the gun.
I know you have seen Gardner's Draco, because that is the picture you used in the OP for the ultimak rail, but you should check out the original post here. On page 6 someone talks about how they got the rail to look like the above pics.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

See it hell...shoot it buddy!

We need to tell Bob a trip to The Pit is in order so that we all can shoot it.

 

[mammynun]

Okay, I was wondering if you did it that way or this way:

This way looks WAY harder, but It makes the rail a little longer and kinda blends the rail to the gun.
I know you have seen Gardner's Draco, because that is the picture you used in the OP for the ultimak rail, but you should check out the original post here. On page 6 someone talks about how they got the rail to look like the above pics.

I was involved in the thread you linked to... I thought about leaving the rail on the top when I did mine, but decided that the benefit (looks) was outweighed by the possibility that the Ultimak might get snagged and bend or (worse) crack. Even if it cracked it would still function, but I didn't want the risk.

 

[Jtgarner]

I was involved in the thread you linked to... I thought about leaving the rail on the top when I did mine, but decided that the benefit (looks) was outweighed by the possibility that the Ultimak might get snagged and bend or (worse) crack. Even if it cracked it would still function, but I didn't want the risk.

I saw your Draco in that thread. I haven't decided how I am going to do mine, I was just wondering how the OP did it and suggesting a alternative way.
Without having a ultimak in my hands I am not sure how worried I would be with it snagging, although that is something I hadn't thought of. With how thin the rails in the pictures I posted look, I am not sure I would want to put anything on those rails (or if it would even be possible), but it sure does look pretty cool.

 

[mammynun]

I saw your Draco in that thread. I haven't decided how I am going to do mine, I was just wondering how the OP did it and suggesting a alternative way.
Without having a ultimak in my hands I am not sure how worried I would be with it snagging, although that is something I hadn't thought of. With how thin the rails in the pictures I posted look, I am not sure I would want to put anything on those rails (or if it would even be possible), but it sure does look pretty cool.

I don't think it would crack very easily, and it does look cool. Either way is valid IMO, I just chose to go with what I thought would/might be more durable. Knowing myself, I'd replace the Ultimak if it cracked (~$100) even if it remained perfectly functional...

 

[vitamink]

That does look pretty good, though i would also think it would crack or bend easily. It is difficult as it is to get the thing to seat itself without having the longer tip messing with the insertion angles. Aesthetically pleasing though i must admit.

Agreed on the pit trip buddy

 

[E5RANGER375]

Vitamink, I like the way your bottom rail does not go all the way forward. I think it looks cool that way. if you end up replacing it with a new one I would be interested in purchasing it for my draco.

 

[vitamink]

Got any more of that ammo?

Honestly i don't like that rail much and i'll tell you why. It mounts just like wood stock so there is still a little play in it, yeah, you're not mounting optics on it but it's still not my flavor. It's yours if you want it.

Still waiting on parts to make this thing super d duper sexy sorry for the lull in information/pictures

 

[Jtgarner]

The lull while waiting on parts is why I will probably not post any pictures of mine until it is done. I won't be able to afford all the parts I want at one time (esp the rail! geez those are expensive! but only the best for by little SBR). I am debating on the US palm grip (my original plan) or an AR grip adapter and a MOE grip (I love the MOE on my AR). I am also debating on the Top cover rail right now because I want to get a lightning bolt done to mine.

 

[vitamink]

Ok folks here is the latest update as all of my parts arrived today!

Parts:
Ace folding mechanism
Ace skeleton stock (paracord wrapped)
UsPalm magazine
UsPalm grip
Krebs enhanced safety
Krebs canted vertical grip adapter
TWS hinged top cover
Ultimak M1-b (cut down) gas tube
Ultimak tri rail
Chaos HK rear sight
Aimpoint T-1
Magpul VFG

I'm really digging the set up as it's ergonomically perfect for me. For those on the fence about SBR'n your draco, do it! If i were to do it again, i might be inclined not to purchase the Ultimak tri rail. It's too heavy for the price. Its sturdy and solid as hell, but for the over inflated price, the thing is pretty damn heavy. I also chose not to use my krinkov flash hider. I just wasn't that into it. I'll probably sell it on here at some point.

 

[Stainer]

Looks awesome man! Do your sights cowitness with your T-1?

 

[vitamink]

Perfectly. Looks like a lower 1/3. The chaos rear was a better choice for me as the non adjustable peep sight they offer was kinda mediocre. I prefer the extra adjustment options.

 

[Branch]

Man I love these things I'm gonna have to build one soon.

 

[esrice]

Oh wow I like!

 

[shooter521]

What that gun really needs is some rail space.

J/K - nice (and short!) stick.

 

[Cwood]

WOW, I am really impressed with that! Looks like I need to quit putting off doing this!!!

 

[Jtgarner]

LOOKS SWEET! I cant wait to build mine!