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While getting some group therapy yesterday the stock of my 03-A3 cracked. I felt it, not a confidence inspiring feeling. I am astounded at the absurd prices for parts these days, beat up unserviceable even worse shape than mine are getting premium prices. I managed to find a NOS never issued replacement…don’t ask. The crack…
The replacement…
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@Festus Glad you found a replacement, but could it not be repaired using five-minute epoxy or better yet, epoxy putty? I understand the desire for a pristine stock and am just curious.
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I’m quite sure it could be repaired and most likely very easily as you’ve suggested. As you know by now counselor, I have OCD and with that, no way I would ever trust it after a repair. I think it would just crack again, either above or below the crack it has now. It represents a weak grain and will continue to fail IMHO.
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Go with the first explanation. Modern glues are stronger than the wood itself. lol
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What does the rest look like? Maybe refreshing the metal is in order?
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Something worthy of thought. For now, it’ll have to be on hold, blew this and next month’s allowance.
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The Shadow frame is complete. Now just waiting for the slide and barrel to return from Impact Machine.
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Only hydra-matic I’ve seen in a long time!
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I had one in my Firebird.
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How deep is the crack? Full thickness or chips coming out? Looks ugly.
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It didn’t chip, stopped shooting when I felt it happen. Runs all the way to the tang, so when I take it apart for the new stock I’ll know if it went all the way to the pillar or not. The new stock is coming UPS and I hear of a strike, figures.
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So the chip stopped at the tang and remained attached after the receiver was removed.
Now, the rest of the story. The damaged stock is a Beechwood reproduction. Here’s the difference between the two, the darker is the NOS never issued.
Before:
Finished project:
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Nice looking rifle.
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