[FutureMarine]

does anyone have good ideas for compliance parts for when you convert a thumbhole stock to a pistol grip set?

[sickwitems]

FCG thats 3 right there...

[BattleRifleG3]

I recommend the G2 trigger groups from Tapco and their dealers, FSE (First Son Enterprises) also makes one.

Since you're converting from T-hole stock, you'll need another grip and buttstock anyway, so why not use US made ones and kill two birds with one stone?

[FutureMarine]

Quote:       Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

I recommend the G2 trigger groups from Tapco and their dealers, FSE (First Son Enterprises) also makes one. Since you're converting from T-hole stock, you'll need another grip and buttstock anyway, so why not use US made ones and kill two birds with one stone?

i have put all us made stock parts on, so i have taken care of. that butt, handguardS, and pistol grip are ALL US

Also, Mooseman, my rifle turned out to be a straight cut, NOT angle cut. thats okay though because it all worked out!!

[BattleRifleG3]

I would then use a US made FCG. Then you'll be one part ahead. But that's so much easier and will have a better result than if you try to replace the piston and say the follower on every mag you use.

[FutureMarine]

Im ight be listening wrong, but what does the FCG stand for?

[SPOCAHP ANAR]

Fire
Control
Group

[FutureMarine]

what about something that does not require fiddling with important parts, there have god to be lots of easier parts to add?

[BattleRifleG3]

Swapping FCG is a no-gunsmithing job. Just remove old parts, insert new ones. Other parts will require more work and modification to the gun.

Believe me - you'll be glad you did it this way, and you'll learn something about how these guns work. You won't be modifying anything.

The only alternative if you have a completely US stock is to replace the floorplate and follower on EVERY magazine you use. Forget about drums. This as opposed to just swapping out ONE FCG.

[FutureMarine]

oh i see. where would be a good place to buy one

[Mooseman684]

Tapco has single and double hook G2 Trigger groups and Compliance Gas pistons as well !

[FutureMarine]

what about the mag release. Is that a compliance part? Would i still need the same amount of parts if the stock set i ordered is from american made?

[BattleRifleG3]

The mag release is NOT a compliance part.

The stock set counts for compliance parts, three total if you replace the whole thing. The FCG is also three parts. I usually recommend doing just the buttstock and grip, because you're replacing those anyway, and the FCG, because the ones I've used are an improvement.

[FutureMarine]

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=48604189

what about this? if it is, would it be 2 compliance parts??

Sorry i am very unaware when it comes to this law!

[Beer Forever]

I like the thumbhole stock. I shoot really good with them and they are comfortable. How about sending the thumbhole stock this a way.

[FutureMarine]

idont know if the mak 90 stock will fit your gun. try buymilsurp.com

[BattleRifleG3]

A muzzle attachment counts, but unless you're replacing a foreign attachment, it doesn't put you ahead. Remember, it's bringing down the foreign parts count that matters. If it had a foreign brake to begin with, that means there'd be yet another part you'd have to replace with US made (no matter which one you decided to use).

Tell you what, though, if you use a US made four piece stock (3 compliance parts) and a US made FCG, you could use a foreign muzzle attachment, and that would open up a few options.

[FutureMarine]

okay if i did that(FCG) how many more would i need than?

[Mooseman684]

This is from The BATFE and I hope it helps !

§ 478.39 Assembly of semiautomatic rifles or shotguns.
(a) No person shall assemble a semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun using more than 10 of the imported parts listed in paragraph (c) of this section if the assembled firearm is prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

(1) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for sale or distribution by a licensed manufacturer to the United States or any department or agency thereof or to any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or

(2) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Director under the provisions of §478.151; or

(3) The repair of any rifle or shotgun which had been imported into or assembled in the United States prior to November 30, 1990, or the replacement of any part of such firearm.

(c) For purposes of this section, the term imported parts are:

(1) Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings or stampings

(2) Barrels

(3) Barrel extensions

(4) Mounting blocks (trunions)

(5) Muzzle attachments

(6) Bolts

(7) Bolt carriers

(8) Operating rods

(9) Gas pistons

(10) Trigger housings

(11) Triggers

(12) Hammers

(13) Sears

(14) Disconnectors

(15) Buttstocks

(16) Pistol grips

(17) Forearms, handguards

(18) Magazine bodies

(19) Followers

(20) Floorplates

[T.D. ATF–346, 58 FR 40589, July 29, 1993]

[BattleRifleG3]

Quote:       Originally Posted by FutureMarine

okay if i did that(FCG) how many more would i need than?

You would need two more if there were no muzzle attachment. You could then use any foreign magazine.

Check the sticky in this forum. It describes the law that Mooseman posted and goes into detail on how it applies.