Got Uzi Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 OK before everyone thinks I've lost my mind, I want to stress that I DO NOT want to weld a pic rail to the top of the gun or anything else that would be permeate and hurt the guns value. Anyone have any ideas for a rigid mount that could be installed and then taken back off so there wouldn't be any modifications to the receiver itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmagee1917 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Nothing that looks nice , but I see two options . One is a wrap around mount that bolts to the ( replaceable spare ) cocking handle housing ( really more for a M3A1 ) . The 2nd would be a rail mounted on a tube welded to the barrel nut of a spare barrel , kind of like a free float AR handguard set up or a M3 suppressor .Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 John,Maybe you could find a good machinist who could make a clamp around the barrel and a rail on top.If need be I'll make up a blue print and give it to you this Sunday.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted September 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I had someone contact me off board about an idea...a clamping system similar to what was used on the S&W 76. Use the rear sight as a reference point and have it lock onto the sides of the receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJX Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I think it is a great idea. Don't have my M3 in hand yet, will be a few more months, but had given some thought to a red dot myself.Please let us know how the project goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJX Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Have you seen this one?I know you don't want to weld anything to the receiver, but thought it was interesting. It came from this article.http://www.guns.com/2015/12/09/the-m3-submachine-gun-lets-get-greasy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I've seen the video of the Philippines modified one firing. Pretty sweet. What did our special forces use to mount a red dot on a M3? Weld? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I have yet to see any of our guys modify them for use. I should be wrapping up the prototype this afternoon or tomorrow. I will post pictures when I am done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adg105200 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Well I'm not sure if they were definitely modified, or to what extent, but I remember seeing a video with Larry Vickers, and he said they(he) did use the M3 in special ops. Looking forward to pictures! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smkummer Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 OK, Got Uzi, I believe I have figured you out. Congrats on a second place finish at Knob Creek! And your optic appeared to work well on the M3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Dang my cover has been blown LOL Thanks and yes it worked well. I have several people who are interested in that mount should I market it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Here's the mount I came up with thanks to another gentlemans suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) The in process stage. Edited October 29, 2017 by Got Uzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Here it is chilling in my hotel room after loading mags..... Edited January 26 by Got Uzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff51 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 How do you get 8 magazines in the pouch ?????????????????? I can get 7 ,but can not get 8. I looked at your picture and followed the mag inserting and still can't get 8 . I can get four across the bottom and three across thr top but thats it. Can you help? I'm pretty sure the pouch's are the same size. Thanks Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) What is the pictanny rail section on the rightgrip of the M3 used for? What subgun are the curved magazine for? Edited November 1, 2017 by Bridgeport28A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 The pic rail is laying on the grip at the time of fitting. It isn't attached. MP5 and Sterling SMG mags are the others sitting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Jeff-it takes some practice. You have to put the last mag in the carrier by inserting it between two mags already in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenithnadir Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Interesting mount, I've been thinking about mounting a red dot on mine without damaging the tube for a few years now. So, are you still planning on producing a few and selling them anytime soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I am....have some details to work out first but it is on the books to make a run of 12 or so to see how they sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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