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.I may need to get some of the gloss off that.
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.)Then I got a M14 stock from Numrich
Ah, whats the thingy sticking out the front then? Versa-pod stud?Not running an adjustable gas valve. Next to the Pfaff sewing machine is a 3 speed transmission and transfer case from a 1971 Toyota FJ40.
What did you do about the big cutout for the M14 selector?
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.Someone over on the M14 forum was selling dummy selector switches, or dummy lockout buttons... I've got one for my M1a.
The LEOs that would recognize such a thing are probably few and far between now.....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.
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.
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.
Maybe erector set is more fitting.