Would a 1909 bottommetal fit on an FN??

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02 October 2008, 07:36

trouthunterdj

Would a 1909 bottommetal fit on an FN??

Hey guys,

Just wondering if a piece of 1909 bottommetal would fit on a FN action?

Thanks

ddj

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02 October 2008, 09:48

JBrown

The box will be shorter than the opening in the action if the action is 30-06 length(I think). You could open it up with a file.

Jason

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02 October 2008, 11:07

z1r

quote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
The box will be shorter than the opening in the action if the action is 30-06 length(I think). You could open it up with a file.

Jason

This is true. The 1909 magazzine is both shorter and located slightly to the rear of where an FN magzine is situated. Thus, the front of the Argie box falls short of the FN feedramp. A file won't help.

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02 October 2008, 17:48

trouthunterdj

Thanks Mike,

You are right. I just checked and a 1909 floorplate won't fit.

What other options are out there?

ddj

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02 October 2008, 21:32

22WRF

quote:
Originally posted by trouthunterdj:

What other options are out there?

ddj

Blackburn, Sunny Hill, and now I believe Mr. Wiebe as well all offer mauser bottom metal.