Hello all. This is my first post and all input is welcome. Now before you laugh, my Carbine is the double spring Universal. It's all I can afford right now and I got it at a very good price. Well below $300.
I upgraded the two recoil springs and I have put over 500 rounds through it with only a few mis feeds.
I lost the goofy metal hanguard and added an original wood type I got off of Cheaper Than Dirt for $11.00 (Some minor wood work needed to adapt). I've also added an oiler/sling and bayonet lug.
I have heard and read all the negetive comments about the Universal. I knew that going into the purchase. I can say with confidence that I'm not disappointed and love the rifle. I'm a 19 year Deputy Sheriff and a US Army vet. I know guns and own a Colt 1911 US Army issue (xxx978) and a Springfield Armory M-1 Garandicon (xxx1533).
As to my original question-topic name is this. What I don't know is how to get my carbine to have that deep dark brown oiled look like my M-1 has. I know many will say strip and stain. I guess that maybe the only way.
I'm glad I'm here and look forward to you're input. Below are a couple of pics from my collection. The MP5, M4, 870 and Sig are departments.

Thanks...

Bill





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