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| Registered User | SMC-918 springs, what works? Hello all. ![]() I just made a deal on a Hungarian FEG SMC-918. Information seems to be pretty sparse on these but from what I can get from the net: -They are a variant of the Walther PPK, with some changes to the safeties and an aluminum frame. -Chambered in 9x18 Makarov, 6+1 capacity -They are the smallest pistol chambered in 9x18 MAK imported into the US -Pretty much the same design as the FEG PA-63s that are available, but with a shorter barrel and a shorter grip. -It is a more recent production of the FEG RK-59. This website has a bit of info on the different FEG pistols and a picture. www.sunblest.net/gun/FegRK59.htm It mentions that the RK-59 can use the PA-63 magazines. Anyone able to confirm that? I figure that if they lock up, I can add some material around the base so that it doesn't move around. Also, anyone know if the SMC-380 mags will work with the 9x18 Mak. I can find those online (not cheap) but not the SMC-918 mags. I was checking out Wolff Gunsprings and they offer hammer springs and recoil springs that fit the PA-63 and R-61 (R-61 is only mentioned on the link from the new products page.) If I understand correctly, the R-61 has the shorter grip and mag like the SMC-918 but the longer barrel of the PA-63. So I'm figuring that the hammer springs would most likely interchange with the SMC-918. There is a chance that the recoil springs could also work, but the shorter barrel might complicate that one. Anyone have any insight into this or any other advice on doing a trigger job on these pistols? Also, what firing pin spring would work best? Anyone know where to get factory grips for the SMC-918/R-61/RK-59 that don't have the target thumb rest? I'm probably going to go ahead and make my own grips out of some figured wood because I figure that even if grips are available, they won't be cheap. Also, if anyone has any CCW holsters they recommend I'd like to know, Thanks, Aloxite |
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