Is it possible?

BigGuns · 02-18-2007, 11:41 PM

To turn a G3 into a Semi Auto G36? If not, I found a SL8-1, But it is way too much money, and I don't know what condition it is in, or if its new...

Mooseman684 · 02-19-2007, 12:37 AM

With a Complete Machine shop at your disposal and about 80 hours , you might, But why would you want to turn a perfectly good .308 into a .223 Tactical type of weapon ???? Not recommended....
Rich

Big Dog · 02-19-2007, 05:01 AM

Totally different action types - roller locked vs. gas operated. Be like hammering an M1 Garand into an AK - or a Glock into a 1911.

Cosmetically, you could restyle the G3 to maybe resemble the basic layout of the other weapon.

BigGuns · 02-19-2007, 11:37 AM

I mean cosmetically, could I make a pretty good G36 Clone out of a G3 with the right amount of money and tools? Because I already know where I can get a G36 Stock sights and foregrip, but I don't know if they would fit a G3...This is the site with the G36 Parts
Heckler & Koch G36, G36K, G36C & SL8-1 Accessories - Stocks, Forearms, Rails, Flash Hider Etc.

BattleRifleG3 · 02-19-2007, 09:27 PM

If you wanted to build a G36, you'd be off to a better start with an AR-15 as the donor.

Mooseman684 · 02-19-2007, 09:36 PM

HK G36 stuff won't even begin to fit an AR-15 !!!

BattleRifleG3 · 02-19-2007, 09:47 PM

Or a G3. Ar-15 is technologically closer.

BigGuns · 02-19-2007, 10:01 PM

Would the G36K Optics fit on this?
The optics I want is D or E...

Big Dog · 02-20-2007, 05:05 AM

Looking at those accessories for the G36 - they would need some MAJOR rebuilding to fit a G3! The stock would need the G3's attachment(for the two pins) and recoil spring/buffer assembly added. The forearm might be a bit easier, but remove the two hooks at the back of it, and build in the bit that slips into the forward receiver section.
Tapco's T6 buttstock for the G3 would be better I think.

The parts are fairly expensive, and I hope you are very good mechanically.
Done right, it would be very interesting!

BattleRifleG3 · 02-20-2007, 10:45 AM

I think you're onto something there, with the full railed AR. If the G36 optics will fit a Picatinny rail, they'll fit that AR.

BigGuns · 02-23-2007, 09:04 PM

So do you think the G36 sights would fit the full railed AR 15 I posted?

wolverine · 02-24-2007, 02:25 AM

Its FAR eaiser to buy a HK SL8 sporter and recomfigure it to teh G36 specs. The guys over on the HK forums can tell you how.

SW

BattleRifleG3 · 02-24-2007, 11:49 PM

Very true. Just expensive. But not necessarily more expensive.

02-18-2007, 11:41 PM	#1
BigGuns Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	Is it possible? To turn a G3 into a Semi Auto G36? If not, I found a SL8-1, But it is way too much money, and I don't know what condition it is in, or if its new...

02-19-2007, 12:37 AM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,166 Trader Rating: (0)	With a Complete Machine shop at your disposal and about 80 hours , you might, But why would you want to turn a perfectly good .308 into a .223 Tactical type of weapon ???? Not recommended.... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-19-2007, 05:01 AM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,015 Trader Rating: (0)	Totally different action types - roller locked vs. gas operated. Be like hammering an M1 Garand into an AK - or a Glock into a 1911. Cosmetically, you could restyle the G3 to maybe resemble the basic layout of the other weapon. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-19-2007, 09:27 PM	#5
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	If you wanted to build a G36, you'd be off to a better start with an AR-15 as the donor. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-19-2007, 09:36 PM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,166 Trader Rating: (0)	HK G36 stuff won't even begin to fit an AR-15 !!! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-19-2007, 11:37 AM	#4
BigGuns Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	I mean cosmetically, could I make a pretty good G36 Clone out of a G3 with the right amount of money and tools? Because I already know where I can get a G36 Stock sights and foregrip, but I don't know if they would fit a G3...This is the site with the G36 Parts Heckler & Koch G36, G36K, G36C & SL8-1 Accessories - Stocks, Forearms, Rails, Flash Hider Etc.

02-19-2007, 09:47 PM	#7
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Or a G3. Ar-15 is technologically closer. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-20-2007, 05:05 AM	#9
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,015 Trader Rating: (0)	Looking at those accessories for the G36 - they would need some MAJOR rebuilding to fit a G3! The stock would need the G3's attachment(for the two pins) and recoil spring/buffer assembly added. The forearm might be a bit easier, but remove the two hooks at the back of it, and build in the bit that slips into the forward receiver section. Tapco's T6 buttstock for the G3 would be better I think. The parts are fairly expensive, and I hope you are very good mechanically. Done right, it would be very interesting! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-20-2007, 10:45 AM	#10
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	I think you're onto something there, with the full railed AR. If the G36 optics will fit a Picatinny rail, they'll fit that AR. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

02-23-2007, 09:04 PM	#11
BigGuns Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0)	So do you think the G36 sights would fit the full railed AR 15 I posted?

02-24-2007, 02:25 AM	#12
wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0)	Its FAR eaiser to buy a HK SL8 sporter and recomfigure it to teh G36 specs. The guys over on the HK forums can tell you how. SW __________________ http://snfwtp.blogspot.com/

02-24-2007, 11:49 PM	#13
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Very true. Just expensive. But not necessarily more expensive. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

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