Auto sear current availability?

[xm15e2s]

I disagree.

For that money you want a new sear.

The small hole has to be drilled anyway and will remain for the install.

I guess that you guys aren't savy for finding nfa stuff.

Best way I found was to put out a wtb on strum and other boards. Check for references. Then send money after proof and the references check out.

That is a very high price for a used sear.


One more thing... s&h is the only place you should think about doing the conversion. Some will disagree. S&h will do it right and add value over others.


I put a value on it of 4500. Because its used.

Ive been in this game for a long time and bet you could find one for 5###.

Autoweapons and gunbroker is not the place to buy nfa.

Don't ever go by that Mg priceguide site. They are always higher than actual.

 

[MotoJunkie]

Well I had a little bank issue and I won't be purchasing the sear it may be high priced but you can't find them. Guy over emails was very helpful.

 

[jimdet]

Used Sear

I can't understand your concern about the sear being used. It's a ten cent piece of metal that can be repaired if necessary by a first year apprentice millwright if there's a problem with it. Also, I will put TBA Suppressors up against any other gunsmith you have as far as converting your FNC. They have done a few of them for me and I can attest to their ability.

 

[xm15e2s]

No not a 10 cent piece of metal. A multi thousand piece of metal and cut and tuned to very exact specs. when you pay way above retail you should expect new.

Each sear is formed and tuned at install to work with the rifle its being installed in. I'm not saying that a used sear cant be made to work I'm saying that when you pay a high price why not insist on new.

Put two conversions up for sale with one being s&h and other not and the s&h will be more desired.

The more the fnc increases in price the more who did the conversion matters in which is desired more.

If I'm shopping for a 10k rifle I'm wanting a s&h conversion.

 

[jimdet]

You're entitled to your opinion. I have an S&H conversion and a few TBA conversions. I prefer the TBA conversion. They shoot great and look great too.

 

[Kramer]

Don't ever go by that Mg priceguide site. They are always higher than actual.

That site is a joke and a waste of time. Whenever looking for a MG, just do your research by watching the various boards and ask questions.

 

[xm15e2s]

Four FNCs basically in the same style or config??? You need some AK5 stuff or Pindad stuff to mix it up a little.
I keep one factory correct and the other "green baby green".

 

[adipose]

I agree about TBA Suppressors and the quality of work. Maybe you can get a little more from a S&H conversion; but who cares; TBA does quality work and he understands the model-make very well; plus he also created some interesting new product lines to enhance the model.

"Jimdet"; thanks for having a interest and acquiring a nice collection. I hoping you are doing some range time.

I basically found all of my stuff off the grid and still continue to do so. The stuff is out there. The people still using GB and other sites for a guide are living in their world.

The sears are out there. There has been some good deals on NFA and regular FNC's in the last few months.

But at least it is good to see some activity on this site and I wish people would post some action shots; me included.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTHec_Z8NFA

 

[jimdet]

Nice gun xm15e2s and I agree I would like to do a little more custom work on mine. Where did you pick up the nice furniture? It's unfortunate for some of us old timers that by the time we're able to buy the toys we always wanted we're often too busy to play with them. I hope to retire in two years. Maybe then I'll have a little more free time.

 

[xm15e2s]

Handguards and charge handle Direct from Sweden.

Mag and grip just custom color match.

Ak5 handguards are rare. Ive not seen any in years. I would think they would fetch more than $600 easy now.

Rifle also has ak5 firing pin and spring.

Still looking for a ak5 folder. Have never seen one for sale. They could reach for maybe 1k???

 

[Kramer]

I have a FNC in the ATF Purgatory and you guys are making the wait even harder.

 

[jimdet]

There is an FNC Sear for sale currently on Gunbroker. They're asking $6500 for it and including a three round Burst kit.

 

[Paramarine]

There is an FNC Sear for sale currently on Gunbroker. They're asking $6500 for it and including a three round Burst kit.

I just bought it. Now comes the hard part, waiting for it to get out of NFA jail!

 

[xm15e2s]

You just bought the one off GB for $6500....... Did you even attempt to try a WTB: on the gun boards first?

NOTICE that the seller has more sears for sale after you bought that one? He posted another at a higher price because someone BIT hard and fast on the last one.

And you people say sears are hard to come by... LOL.

Did you also notice that the seller is in OHIO and its on a form 3.

OHIO as in the state of the former "Ohio Rapid Fire".

Remember, I still contend that there are some 300 sears that were held by investors of ORF that are unaccounted for.

I also wish to remind you that GB is the one of the BEST places to SELL NFA and one of the WORST places to BUY NFA.

So whats the story behind my 300 sear claim? Way back when, I was in contact with ORF and another party and was privy to the ORF attempt to build FNCs with part kits and sears. I was told by a guy working with ORF that they held some 300 sears for the project and I was in contact with him via email.
I have since lost the very old emails and I cant remember the guys name and no it wasnt Todd of ORF, it was a second guy that was working the project of getting the FNC part kits in the country.

I still contend that there are a bunch of sears being held by a small group and I say that even though its been a lot of years since ORF project failed, I dont think the stash of sears has been pushed into the market in any significant number.

About 2 years ago someone from OHIO also sold a batch of 18 or more sears. I think they sold for 3 something each and were on Strum.

Notice how OHIO is very common with FNC sears. I do think there is a link.

 

[rsideout]

That was August of 2012 when the 18 sears were listed. They all sold within 2 weeks. The seller was Elite Tactical Supply in Wadsworth, OH.

 

[jimdet]

I think the chances of there being three hundred more sears out there floating around are pretty remote. I'll believe it when I see it. My guess is your going to see these sears hit seven to eight thousand before years end. Time will tell. Let's see who's right.

 

[DOHCTR]

I bought two from this lot. I remember this board had a thread about the seller being "suspicious" and it may be a scam. I can confirm that it was not.

 

[jimdet]

Sears for sale

I also purchased two from him for $6000. For the pair
I was also concerned that it was a scam as there weren't many for sale back then. I remember emailing him and asking him if he had any left. He informed me he sold sixteen and still had two left. I purchased those two.

 

[willbdavis]

I agree about TBA Suppressors and the quality of work. Maybe you can get a little more from a S&H conversion; but who cares; TBA does quality work and he understands the model-make very well; plus he also created some interesting new product lines to enhance the model.

My FNC is at TBA being converted as we speak. Can't wait to get it back.

As for the prices on the sears popping up on GB: The supply curve and demand curve intersected at $6,500 including a 3 round burst kit. So be it. You're never going to see $3,000 FNC sears ever again. No big deal.

Personally, I'd like to see the NFA of 1934 and also the Hughes Amendment part of FOPA ruled unconstitutional (which they are). The value of every NFA collection in the country would collapse. But that is a small price to pay for restoring liberty.

 

[mad scientist]

Well, all i gotta say is that for 6500, I got the installation included.