Does anyone make accurate reproduction MkV Sten foregrips?

[peregrinvs]

How about making a sleeve to go inside your ring? 1.5” PVC Pipe has a 38mm inside diameter.

Hmmm... good idea. Not visually ideal, but it has definite labour saving possibilities. A local DIY supplier does 40mm black PVC pipe which presumably would have 2mm-ish walls. Might have to buy their shortest length and do some experimenting.

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[bigduke6]

Was the original band like the repro one where (obvious it was a better fit) the bolt went straight through and titghtened against the bare nut ?

Hmmm... good idea. Not visually ideal, but it has definite labour saving possibilities. A local DIY supplier does 40mm black PVC pipe which presumably would have 2mm-ish walls. Might have to buy their shortest length and do some experimenting.

Mark,when you send up your bits send the repro grip also and I'll resize the band to suit or make a new one.

On a personal note I think they look much better without the forward grip, would be similar having a Rolls Royce with a Halfords roof rack on......... just my opinion.

[peregrinvs]

Mark,when you send up your bits send the repro grip also and I'll resize the band to suit or make a new one.

You are a gentleman and a scholar sir.

[bigduke6]

You are a gentleman and a scholar sir.

Thanks Mark, not sure on the gentlemen etc, but the thought of PVC waste pipe or car exhaust and epoxy on a Sten.......... I just think it deserves better.

[philb]

were the mkV grips/handles just made from one type of wood ?

if yes what was it ?