Need help fitting a Type1 band on my S'G'

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Hi USGI
First, nice S'G', and first chance to welcome you to the forum.

About these 'wonderful' type I bands we all prise -
(You are correct that the type I bands were redesigned because they didn't work very well in use)

Yes, it is common for Type I bands not to snug down very well today, but I understand your concern.

No, the band screw shouldn't be tightened down so tight the swivel won't move.

Since the thin band also supported the weight of the gun it was under a lot of stress.
The thin width didn't offer very much lateral support when new, and after the stock became compressed/worn under the thin band they became less secure. They could sometimes cant enough into worn recesses for the hand guard to come off.

Your hand guard should be seated all the way back into the collar. By moving your hand guard out of place (forward) and tightening the band while canted until it's tight, you may be compressing the wood more and create an even deeper groove in your stock.

You probably already know by now, but you only need to loosen the barrel band screw, then depress the barrel band spring to slide the band forward to remove the stock.

I've never used a carbine with a type I band as a shooter, so I wasn't concerned the band didn't fit tightly. I supposed you could shim under the band or HG to get it tighter, but I never wanted to mess with anything on mine.

Others may know of something else to do but hope this helps some.
~ Harlan

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