Over a little time that gloss should diminish a bit. I think it looks great. I would leave it. I think after a couple of range sessions it will look nice.
What did you do about the big cutout for the M14 selector? I painstakingly carved a plug out of matching walnut wood, and epoxied it in place. See the picture below. (I also have an issue stock with the gap, and a Boyd's stock without the gap, for the same gun. I don't use the Boyd's stock because it's a heavier match version, and doesn't allow for the folding of the bipod.)
Ah, whats the thingy sticking out the front then? Versa-pod stud?
I've been thinking about putting one of those dummies on my GI stock that still has the cutout. The downside, however, is that it's like waving a red flag in front of any law enforcement officer that spots it at a range or gun show. I know that it's perfectly legal, but I would prefer to avoid the requisite explaining.
The LEOs that would recognize such a thing are probably few and far between now.....
All my ‘Nam Veteran former supervisors and peers are long since retired. I had some really, really solid ones over the years.The LEOs that would recognize such a thing are probably few and far between now.....
I was issued one in the late 60’s, so I just might be a relic, too.All my ‘Nam Veteran former supervisors and peers are long since retired. I had some really, really solid ones over the years.
Short of a few selected riflemen who went to the sandbox and used them, it seems that the M14 is pretty much just a relic our Dads and Uncles talk about.
Stay safe.
