Panzerschwein
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Hello everyone!
I just got a new PTR-91 GI model without the top rail off Bud's Gun Shop. It's on it's way to my FFL dealer, and I have a couple upgrades for it. This is the version I bought:
PTR INC PTR91 GI .308 18" Special Edition w/Green Furniture $799.00 SHIPS FREE
I've wanted a "G3" style rifle for years now, and finally broke down and got one! But, I want to change a few things with it. First, I want one of the wide forearms instead of the slim forearms that come on the GI model. I've found two sources for these, one is significantly cheaper and I don't think it's an actual HK made handguard. It sells for $75:
HK91-G3 GREEN WIDE HANDGUARD
I like the price tag, but how does it compare to a real HK made forearm? Will it match the color of my buttstock? I know the G3s were made in (at least) two shades of green, one "OD" green and the other a brighter "jungle" green. I really can't know for sure what color my PTR-91 will be until I get it, but it looks like mine comes with the OD green furniture.
The other option is to buy a real HK made wide forearm:
HK German Date Coded Green Wide Forearm - HK91 Parts, HK-91 Parts, HK G3 Parts
I'm sure it's nice but it is double the price of the RTG handguard. Is it worth it over the RTG mentioned above? If it doesn't match by rifles buttstock, I could always get a surplus green buttstock which go for cheap.
So, of these two wide handguards, which one should I get? I'd prefer the less expensive one but ONLY if it looks and feels just like the original, or very close to it.
Okay, I'd also like to swap out the Navy style black trigger housing/group for a surplus version with a green pistol grip. I've seen both entire trigger groups that come with a trigger pack, as well as just the trigger housing for sale. Would I be able to buy JUST the trigger housing, then put my Navy trigger pack into the new housing, or will the PTR Navy trigger pack not fit in a standard surplus stripped housing?
Here is the stripped empty trigger housing for sale:
HK G3 Steel Lower Receiver - Stripped - S-E-F Lower with Olive Drab Pistol Grip - Keepshooting®
Here is the entire group- do I need to buy this or will my PTR trigger pack fit into the above housing?
G3 Steel Trigger Group ? Original Part Made by HK for the G3 - Keepshooting®
Okay... last but not least, I'm going to have a paddle magazine release proffesionally installed. It is worth it to me to have the original look and feel of a real G3 rifle. I've seen one gunsmith called Bill Springfield who does this for about $150 not counting parts, so after parts and FFL shipping (I assume I need that) it would be right at $200. Is Bill Springfield a reputable gunsmith? Are there any other gunsmiths who do a good job for less?
Sorry for all the questions guys! I can't wait to get my new rifle and have it configured just how I want. I've waited for this moment for years, and now it's finally time to have my own personal G3! (or at least as close as I'll ever get)!
Thanks for the help, I look forward to your responses!
I just got a new PTR-91 GI model without the top rail off Bud's Gun Shop. It's on it's way to my FFL dealer, and I have a couple upgrades for it. This is the version I bought:
PTR INC PTR91 GI .308 18" Special Edition w/Green Furniture $799.00 SHIPS FREE
I've wanted a "G3" style rifle for years now, and finally broke down and got one! But, I want to change a few things with it. First, I want one of the wide forearms instead of the slim forearms that come on the GI model. I've found two sources for these, one is significantly cheaper and I don't think it's an actual HK made handguard. It sells for $75:
HK91-G3 GREEN WIDE HANDGUARD
I like the price tag, but how does it compare to a real HK made forearm? Will it match the color of my buttstock? I know the G3s were made in (at least) two shades of green, one "OD" green and the other a brighter "jungle" green. I really can't know for sure what color my PTR-91 will be until I get it, but it looks like mine comes with the OD green furniture.
The other option is to buy a real HK made wide forearm:
HK German Date Coded Green Wide Forearm - HK91 Parts, HK-91 Parts, HK G3 Parts
I'm sure it's nice but it is double the price of the RTG handguard. Is it worth it over the RTG mentioned above? If it doesn't match by rifles buttstock, I could always get a surplus green buttstock which go for cheap.
So, of these two wide handguards, which one should I get? I'd prefer the less expensive one but ONLY if it looks and feels just like the original, or very close to it.
Okay, I'd also like to swap out the Navy style black trigger housing/group for a surplus version with a green pistol grip. I've seen both entire trigger groups that come with a trigger pack, as well as just the trigger housing for sale. Would I be able to buy JUST the trigger housing, then put my Navy trigger pack into the new housing, or will the PTR Navy trigger pack not fit in a standard surplus stripped housing?
Here is the stripped empty trigger housing for sale:
HK G3 Steel Lower Receiver - Stripped - S-E-F Lower with Olive Drab Pistol Grip - Keepshooting®
Here is the entire group- do I need to buy this or will my PTR trigger pack fit into the above housing?
G3 Steel Trigger Group ? Original Part Made by HK for the G3 - Keepshooting®
Okay... last but not least, I'm going to have a paddle magazine release proffesionally installed. It is worth it to me to have the original look and feel of a real G3 rifle. I've seen one gunsmith called Bill Springfield who does this for about $150 not counting parts, so after parts and FFL shipping (I assume I need that) it would be right at $200. Is Bill Springfield a reputable gunsmith? Are there any other gunsmiths who do a good job for less?
Sorry for all the questions guys! I can't wait to get my new rifle and have it configured just how I want. I've waited for this moment for years, and now it's finally time to have my own personal G3! (or at least as close as I'll ever get)!
Thanks for the help, I look forward to your responses!