Starting a STEN Mk V SBR in the US

**17thairborne** · 09-16-2014 09:36 AM

Thanks...still waiting on my barrel!

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**17thairborne** · 09-17-2014 09:57 AM

Here are the images of the new barrel installed. It's raining something fierce in NM today. Supposed to get 9" in the next 24hrd (rare). Will take it out and give it a test firing. The springs have been worked and shortened IAW the instructions. The barrel fits nice and snug. test fitted a round in the unattached barrel. Will post video of the test firing when done.

Once my front sight assembly comes in from BDL icon

, I can fit that then I'll tackle the finishing.

**browningautorifle** · 09-17-2014 11:01 AM

Have you test fitted the bayonet? It looks good so far...

**17thairborne** · 09-17-2014 11:31 AM

I don't have a bayonet yet! Am working on accessories. Will test fire without the front sight to get the spring tension/length correct.

Spike or blade bayonet?

**gsimmons** · 09-17-2014 11:33 AM

Spike bayonet, unless you find a no 7 bayonet.

**browningautorifle** · 09-17-2014 12:57 PM

Probably easier to find a spike.

**Brian Dick** · 09-17-2014 01:37 PM

Front sight parts sent yesterday Oz by Priority Mail. I have plenty of nice British icon

spikes if in need. The No.7Mk.1 blade bayonet is also correct but I don't have any at the moment.

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Still got lots of newish condition mags too if in need.

**17thairborne** · 09-17-2014 03:26 PM

Gents,
Thanks for the recommendations on the bayonet.

Brian,
Thanks for the update on the sights. I'm good on the mags, have 5 of them various makers, and will probably catch a spike from you. Will keep looking for the A/B bayonet web holder with the small side pouch!!

oz

**17thairborne** · 09-19-2014 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Brian Dick

Front sight parts sent yesterday Oz by Priority Mail. I have plenty of nice British icon

spikes if in need. The No.7Mk.1 blade bayonet is also correct but I don't have any at the moment.

---------- Post added at 01:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:37 PM ----------

Still got lots of newish condition mags too if in need.

Sight arrived today. Top notch MINT condition. Dry fit just fine. Thanks Brian!

Raining cats and dogs...will test fire soon!

oz

**17thairborne** · 09-19-2014 03:29 PM

Brian's sight dry fitted!

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