M14 build in the works.

[Stang51d]

Have a pile of GI M14 parts, about to put them all together, does anyone know of a source for the receivers? The places that I have checked so far are out and may be a while before they get any.

 

[Colt556]

Check with Ron Smith at SEI. He’s the M14 Guru.

 

[BigMoose]

Check with Ron Smith at SEI. He’s the M14 Guru.

No longer seems to sell receivers.

All the normal receiver sources seem to be tapped out.

 

[Stang51d]

No longer seems to sell receivers.

All the normal receiver sources seem to be tapped out.

That’s what I’m seeing with lrb and Fulton. On on the list with both but they say it could be 3 months or 2 years

 

[BigMoose]

That’s what I’m seeing with lrb and Fulton. On on the list with both but they say it could be 3 months or 2 years

Bula Defense is only selling complete guns.

 

[Stang51d]

Bula Defense is only selling complete guns.

I noticed that

 

[indyjohn]

Ooof. Tough time to be building a classic. I would love to be doing it. It's the rifle I started with shooting NRA Highpower, I wasn't wise to the AR at that point. Cherish mine.

Good luck to you Sir.

 

[wisboy]

Good luck in your search. They are well worth having.

 

[Colt556]

That’s what I’m seeing with lrb and Fulton. On on the list with both but they say it could be 3 months or 2 years

Does Ron not even have receivers to build a rifle if you sent him all the other parts? Sometimes it’s better to call him. I’ve spoken with him a couple times and he likes to all in person better than DM or Email. He recently glass bedded my M1A SM in a McMillan NM stock. Just don’t expect him to get things done quickly.

 

[Stang51d]

Does Ron not even have receivers to build a rifle if you sent him all the other parts? Sometimes it’s better to call him. I’ve spoken with him a couple times and he likes to all in person better than DM or Email. He recently glass bedded my M1A SM in a McMillan NM stock. Just don’t expect him to get things done quickly. View attachment 336501

I’m not sure that I have talked to a Ron. Where is he at?

 

[Stang51d]

Does Ron not even have receivers to build a rifle if you sent him all the other parts? Sometimes it’s better to call him. I’ve spoken with him a couple times and he likes to all in person better than DM or Email. He recently glass bedded my M1A SM in a McMillan NM stock. Just don’t expect him to get things done quickly. View attachment 336501

It was early and I wasn’t processing it. I did message Ron on FB the other day. He said that he wasn’t making any right now. I didn’t ask him if he had one to put it together on, didn’t think about that. May try him again

 

[Colt556]

It was early and I wasn’t processing it. I did message Ron on FB the other day. He said that he wasn’t making any right now. I didn’t ask him if he had one to put it together on, didn’t think about that. May try him again

NP. My favorite 51 is the B/C especially with the Malcom Hood.

 

[BigMoose]

You might get lucky and score one at the national matches on the Commercial Row. They often sell blems, etc.. there.

That goes for all the vendors, including SAI.. who you normally absolutely can't get a receiver from.

 

[BGDave]

Tag for interest.

 

[curraheeguns]

I have a real one if you need pics for building reference.

 

[BigMoose]

I just have the one, but its a valued member of my arms locker.

 

[Stang51d]

I just have the one, but its a valued member of my arms locker.

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That’s some nice looking timber on that thing

 

[55fairlane]

You might get lucky and score one at the national matches on the Commercial Row. They often sell blems, etc.. there.

That goes for all the vendors, including SAI.. who you normally absolutely can't get a receiver from.

I haven't seen one at the NM in a few years, but the trip to Perry is worth it regardless