Evolution of my GSG-5

[Chris]

Well a few months ago I purchased one of these GSG-5's for a plinker for the wife.
She doesn't like it so by default its mine.
I have issues leaving guns stock so I plan on working over this gun with all the accesories available and keeping a pic record of the build so anyone else getting involved with one has a reference.

These guns are getting scarce with extremely limited availability out there and accessories are no exception.
Today I purchased a collapsible stock which will be installed and reviewed in the next post.
I also have ordered a claw mount scope base and am currently trying to figure out what optic to go with.
A quad rail, a laser and light are also in the works.
So without futher delay lets move on to the stock install.

[Chris]

The Original Firearm and the new stock
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1081.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1082.jpg
First we have removal of the factory fixed stock
This is held on by a single threaded pin and a retention bolt.
Both are straight slot
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1084.jpg
Once the retention bolt is out you must push the threaded pin out the opposite way. A punch or dowel can be used for this, be careful what tool you use you DO NOT WANT TO DAMAGE this part, it must be reused.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1086.jpg

Pull the original stock to the rear, this may require some force
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1087.jpg

Next insert the rails to the reciever to check for fit, be cautious not to damage or scratch your reciever
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1088.jpg

Here you can see the proper fitment and move forward with the mounting of the stock
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1091.jpg

Next push the mounting cap flush with the reciever until you can see the pin hole fully
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1093.jpg

Insert the pin into the stock/reciever
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1094.jpg

Tighten bolt
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1095.jpg

At this point you would check for function.
I happened to be unlucky enough to get a stock that the locking/release spring had come loose from the dog ears in the butt plate. I had to completely dissassemble the stock and reattach the spring to the ear to create the tension for the stock to collapse and lock. This hopefully is a rare occurance.


Retracted
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1098.jpg

Mid
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1097.jpg

Extended
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/IMG_1096.jpg

[Chris]

Now to review.
I had a QC issue from the start when I opened up this stock, easily repairable but if someone wasnt mechanically inclined could cause alot of frustration and most likely a return.
The stock functions properly with the repair I made. Locks positively and feels secure.
The locking ears are plastic butting to a metal rail, this will wear and eventually cause failure. How long it lasts is to be determined.
These stocks have been catching 50 to 85 dollars on the street lately. I dont personally feel the quality is up to the price point but it certainly is aestetically pleasing. On the next accessory install I will comment on the durability of this part.

[Cris]

The project is getting there.

[Chris]

New parts ordered Today,

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/mp5atn.gif

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/mp5rail.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/mp5opticrail.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/mp5light.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/chrisbean109/mp5laser.jpg

[raven_hammer]

Nice.

[Bicho]

Shit I have the same gun!!!































ON Xbox 360 COD!:cool:

[ProfessorStoneFace]

hummmm, I might have to pick up one of these now that I've seen that stock!

[Chris]

DO it!
rifles are kinda scarce right now

[ProfessorStoneFace]

we'll see, Rich still has a few in stock.

[Chris]

pistols though, maybe 1 rifle though we also ordered the quad rails and the optic mounts so we should have a few of those in shortly

[ProfessorStoneFace]

I just don't know if I want one of these or to start a remington 700 build...

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_varmint.asp

[Chris]

hehe, do like me and do both at the same time and eat oatmeal for a month or 2....lol

[ProfessorStoneFace]

hehe, do like me and do both at the same time and eat oatmeal for a month or 2....lol
ha ha, I need to start to bring my lunch to work, I could save a bunch of money that way :D

[Cris]

If Chris is eating oatmeal on his budget, we will be in worse shape. :eek:

[Chris]

If Chris is eating oatmeal on his budget, we will be in worse shape. :eek:

I was exaggerating for conversations sake:D

[Cris]

Oh, so we might get some oatmeal. LOL!!

[Satan_3pc]

Actually I ate ramen almost everyday on my lunch breaks when I was saving to buy my car. It gets old, and it sucks :/

[raven_hammer]

hehe, do like me and do both at the same time and eat oatmeal for a month or 2....lol

No :mad:

[Cris]

Actually I ate ramen almost everyday on my lunch breaks when I was saving to buy my car. It gets old, and it sucks :/


I like ramen noodles.

[Satan_3pc]

Not almost everyday for 3 months you wouldn't lol

[Cris]

actually I have
when I was younger I ate that shit everyday
lunch and dinner

[ProfessorStoneFace]

no ramen noodles for me but I could do mac and cheese and pasta roni every day for a while :D