BillinBama Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 (edited) I’m pretty stoked to have picked up what I think is a good bargain in a model 76 today. It comes with a few extras that just sweeten the deal. This is my second 76 so I can keep one fitted with Todd’s .22LR conversion kit and the other with Austin’s 9mm suppressor. I’m glad I found it. Edited May 25 by BillinBama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 On 5/24/2026 at 9:27 PM, BillinBama said: I’m pretty stoked to have picked up what I think is a good bargain in a model 76 today. It comes with a few extras that just sweeten the deal. This is my second 76 so I can keep one fitted with Todd’s .22LR conversion kit and the other with Austin’s 9mm suppressor. I’m glad I found it. Hey Bill, I too have two of these dandy guns (plus lots of extras to INLCUDE a spare bolt (Andrey)). One of the best deals out there for SMG's. And did you notice how thick the receiver metal is? Twice that of normal SMG's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillinBama Posted May 27 Author Report Share Posted May 27 Yeah, I've noticed how robust it is built. I have two new bolts incoming from Austin, successor to Andrey. Plus a 22 kit from Todd, and Austin's suppressor with short barrel and shroud from Kak. Good times right now as far as getting parts and accessories for these guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remo Williams 1 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 (edited) Congrats Bill. It is a good time for 76 upgrades/ replacement parts. I just wish there was a way to stiffen the original stock without permanent modification. I bought a spare MK760 stock back in the 90’s and had it welded in the open position. I would swap out the stock when I went to the range. I just loved the original look. Here’s a pic of my Tool Room 76. Edited May 27 by Remo Williams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 On 5/27/2026 at 2:42 PM, Remo Williams 1 said: Congrats Bill. It is a good time for 76 upgrades/ replacement parts. I just wish there was a way to stiffen the original stock without permanent modification. I bought a spare MK760 stock back in the 90’s and had it welded in the open position. I would swap out the stock when I went to the range. I just loved the original look. Here’s a pic of my Tool Room 76. There is a solution for the stock. The stock adaptor sold by Brian Miles (forum member) is an excellent way to replace the nasty OEM stock with a temporary adaptor that allows you to add virtually any aftermarket folding stock. I use mine with a SIG Minimalist and it is excellent beyond descriptions. I've installed the adaptor on both my M76's. Now they shoot and act like a real gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillinBama Posted May 31 Author Report Share Posted May 31 Ye0, I use Brian’s adapter on my other 76 also, works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remo Williams 1 Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 Rekraps, I am glad you found a good solution. My problem is I really like the look of the originals and the newer stocks don’t do it for me. At heart I lean towards classic looks, the same with the Ak’s and MAC guns. But that is just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillinBama Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 On 5/31/2026 at 7:58 PM, Remo Williams 1 said: Rekraps, I am glad you found a good solution. My problem is I really like the look of the originals and the newer stocks don’t do it for me. At heart I lean towards classic looks, the same with the Ak’s and MAC guns. But that is just me. I'm with you on the appearance, the stock I now have on mine just doesn't have the proper "look." But for practical reasons I like the adapter with the Minimalist stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekraps Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 On 6/3/2026 at 9:57 AM, BillinBama said: I'm with you on the appearance, the stock I now have on mine just doesn't have the proper "look." But for practical reasons I like the adapter with the Minimalist stock. Of course I kept the OEM stock.... it just doesn't do the job though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillinBama Posted June 10 Author Report Share Posted June 10 I got the 76 Monday, it is everything the seller advertised, in almost new condition, very nice gun, and all four mags are genuine S&W issue, along with a spare barrel, two extra recoil guide tubes (although one it mangled) and a spare recoil spring. Good day I believe. Today, I saw a Swedish K mag loader and six stripper clips advertised and grabbed them as well. These things aren't found every day and the prices seem to be climbing steadily. I also got my two new bolts from Austin this week, so the 76 larder is getting full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Texas Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago Bill: Can I talk you into posting a couple photos of the mangled recoil spring guide? I am still trying to puzzle out why some guides get mangled and others do not. Does that mangled guide have a big V crimp in the side of the tube to fasten it to the main body? Is there any play between the tube and the flange at the back of the guide? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillinBama Posted 8 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 8 hours ago Jim, I’ll dig it out and post pics, and see if I can answer your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remo Williams 1 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago On 6/10/2026 at 1:00 PM, BillinBama said: I got the 76 Monday, it is everything the seller advertised, in almost new condition, very nice gun, and all four mags are genuine S&W issue, along with a spare barrel, two extra recoil guide tubes (although one it mangled) and a spare recoil spring. Good day I believe. Today, I saw a Swedish K mag loader and six stripper clips advertised and grabbed them as well. These things aren't found every day and the prices seem to be climbing steadily. I also got my two new bolts from Austin this week, so the 76 larder is getting full. Both Scott Andrey and Bob Hill offered several recoil springs of different weights. I wonder if one of the spare recoil springs you received are the lighter weight recoil spring. Maybe this spring allowed the bolt to hit the rear plug/pin with force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief762 Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago On 5/27/2026 at 10:11 AM, BillinBama said: Yeah, I've noticed how robust it is built. I have two new bolts incoming from Austin, successor to Andrey. Plus a 22 kit from Todd, and Austin's suppressor with short barrel and shroud from Kak. Good times right now as far as getting parts and accessories for these guns. Bill, What's the website for the bolts and suppressors? Chief762 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief762 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 19 minutes ago, Chief762 said: Bill, What's the website for the bolts and suppressors? Chief762 OK...picked up another bolt and a recoil spring guide from Navgunner. I think the trigger bar kits are sold out as I couldn't add one to my order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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