So I decieded to make a brass deflector

[Majorlk]

Definitely interested!

For what it is, under $15 and I'm interested. Over that, nope.

Personally, forget the slots and save money on production and give yourself a little more profit.

FWIW, the one for the SKS is $4:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/917191/tapco-shell-deflector-sks-steel-blue

 

[Zax]

Were you able to get this to production? Price?

I like the slots for looks but agree with Majorlk that you could probably reduce your cost without them and since you integrated a quick release I don't think they're as important.

 

[johnr43]

Another Left-hander Approach

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

 

[Majorlk]

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

Now that is interesting. Have you had any problem with the ladder coming loose from the 45-degree rail?

 

[w0ady]

neat idea! hows the inside of the ladder holding up against the hot shells?

 

[scposubs]

neat idea! hows the inside of the ladder holding up against the hot shells?

Ordered these from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Pair-Retardan...1349572499&sr=1-4&keywords=ladder+rail+covers

Will let you know how they handle the heat.

 

[johnr43]

No Loose Ladders Here!

Now that is interesting. Have you had any problem with the ladder coming loose from the 45-degree rail?

None at all. they fit firm and snug.

 

[johnr43]

Ladders and Hot Shells

neat idea! hows the inside of the ladder holding up against the hot shells?

The contact time is so very brief that it's not a problem... be it ever so brief, my arm used to have a problem. I also wear an old athletic sock with the toe cut out. Cheap but a really good "just in case" thing. Shell drop down after ladder contact - no bouncing around. Side benefit is that cleaning up the brass is easier as it's all in more or less one place!

 

[johnr43]

Heat Handling Rail Covers

Ordered these from amazon:

Amazon.com: Pair 7 Inch Heat Retardant Rail Cover 18 Slot Ladder Black: Sports & Outdoors

Will let you know how they handle the heat.

Those will definitely do just fine - mine were THESE from Amazon.

 

[shawnfergie]

What brand of 45 degree rail adapter is that? UTG, AIM?

 

[scposubs]

What brand of 45 degree rail adapter is that? UTG, AIM?

Went with the AIM, no plan to put anything heavy on the rail and price were the major factors on purchase.

 

[scposubs]

Those will definitely do just fine - mine were THESE from Amazon.

The four pack did not show up when I did my search on Amazon, oh well. Good to know these will handle the heat, thanks.

 

[johnr43]

What brand of 45 degree rail adapter is that? UTG, AIM?

AIM... gets the job done - but any 45 deg. one should work.

 

[johnr43]

Try this link.

The four pack did not show up when I did my search on Amazon, oh well. Good to know these will handle the heat, thanks.

Try this LINK

 

[Zax]

johnr43, that's a simple and cheap solution, I like it.

 

[Majorlk]

I take it that flexing of the ladder isn't a problem.

 

[SimpleWeaponSolutions]

Were you able to get this to production? Price?

I like the slots for looks but agree with Majorlk that you could probably reduce your cost without them and since you integrated a quick release I don't think they're as important.

I am still finalizing production on this since I have made a couple of more changes to the design. Hopefully I will have all of the components in hand in 1-2 weeks so I can send them out to be hard coat anodized.

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

johnr43, that is ingenious!

 

[w0ady]

cool, i can wait a week or 2 to see the finished product before i purchase something else.

 

[DOOMSDAY TACTICAL]

Thanks for the input. Definitely somethings to take into consideration.

When I did have those malfunctions, I rolled the rifle 90 degrees to see what was going on. First time was the spent shell stuck between the bolt and ejection port, I just racked the charging handle to clear it. The other two malfunctions I dropped the mag and racked the charging handle.

Take a look at this. It may solve the issue seeing into the chamber area. I will take a look at drawing something up that could possible swing out of the way.

Good Job on the design. I had a buddy of mine requesting me to make something similar. Are you going with injection molding?

 

[Dikinalaska]

Uses one 45 Degree Picatinny Rail Mount and a piece of rail cover. Cost = about $10. Has deflected all the very hot shells downward for me. Not perfect - but it works for me.

That's the biggest buzzkill I've seen in a while. Nice goin John! Took all the wind out from underneath the OP's wings. I'm still interested in the fabricated one, but this seems like the way most are going to go now. Just messin, great idea both of you guys

 

[johnr43]

Let's Hear it for the Lefties!!

That's the biggest buzzkill I've seen in a while. Nice goin John! Took all the wind out from underneath the OP's wings. I'm still interested in the fabricated one, but this seems like the way most are going to go now. Just messin, great idea both of you guys

This all goes to show you how determined lefties can be to use generally right-handed stuff without killing ourselves...

 

[Majorlk]

This all goes to show you how determined lefties can be to use generally right-handed stuff without killing ourselves...

I eat and write left-handed; I thank God I shoot right handed.

 

[SimpleWeaponSolutions]

Good Job on the design. I had a buddy of mine requesting me to make something similar. Are you going with injection molding?

If it becomes popular, then I will invest in the tooling for injection molding. For right now everything will be machined from aluminum 6061 and hard coat anodized black. I should have a price for the kit in the next couple of days.

That's the biggest buzzkill I've seen in a while. Nice goin John! Took all the wind out from underneath the OP's wings. I'm still interested in the fabricated one, but this seems like the way most are going to go now. Just messin, great idea both of you guys

LOL

This all goes to show you how determined lefties can be to use generally right-handed stuff without killing ourselves...

Us lefties have to stick together!

 

[Dikinalaska]

Ya I gotta give it to you guys. My girlfriend's uncle was sooo excited to watch, but wouldn't try my slidefire cuz he's a lefty. I don't really blame him tho. He wasn't gonna ask, so I slapped it on his colt for a try. But you lefties do come up with some ingenious ideas.

 

[johnr43]

Thanks!

Ya I gotta give it to you guys. My girlfriend's uncle was sooo excited to watch, but wouldn't try my slidefire cuz he's a lefty. I don't really blame him tho. He wasn't gonna ask, so I slapped it on his colt for a try. But you lefties do come up with some ingenious ideas.

I'm sure all the lefties appreciate your compliment... All too often we feel, well we feel left out!

 

[scposubs]

Parts arrived and installed today. Three empty magazines later (two using the slide fire) and have to say very impressed. Decided not to trim the rail cover since the quad rail provides built in storage when the cover is not being used as a deflector.

 

[Majorlk]

Parts arrived and installed today. Three empty magazines later (two using the slide fire) and have to say very impressed. Decided not to trim the rail cover since the quad rail provides built in storage when the cover is not being used as a deflector.

Did you experience much flexing of the cover?

I have covers left over from my grandson's rifle, but I had to order the rail. The local shops here seem to think their's are made of some precious metal.

 

[scposubs]

Did you experience much flexing of the cover?

I have covers left over from my grandson's rifle, but I had to order the rail. The local shops here seem to think their's are made of some precious metal.

There is a small amount flexing from the brass impacting the cover. To draw a comparison it's like a card flexing on bicycle spokes (did I just date myself ?) it goes right back in place. This is my first experience with rail covers, these are made of a "rubber" type material which allows it to flex and still retain its shape.

 

[Majorlk]

I am well familiar with the ladder-style covers. With the exception of the rails covered by an AFG2, all of the rails have covers on them. Same deal for my grandson's 15-22.

I know there's flex, I was just curious as how much.

To draw a comparison it's like a card flexing on bicycle spokes (did I just date myself ?)

Boy, did you!

 

[scposubs]

I am well familiar with the ladder-style covers. With the exception of the rails covered by an AFG2, all of the rails have covers on them. Same deal for my grandson's 15-22.

I know there's flex, I was just curious as how much.



Boy, did you!

I guess you understood the reference