So I decieded to make a brass deflector

[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

 

[Majorlk]

I guess you understood the reference

Used to do that well over 50 years ago - on BOTH wheels!

 

[w0ady]

Used to do that well over 50 years ago - on BOTH wheels!

uphill, both ways, in the snow!

 

[johnr43]

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

there's forgiveness for that.

 

[scposubs]

Ladder Flexing Video

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

Not the best video in the world but the basic idea is viewable. Thanks to Johnr43 for sharing the idea!

Budget Friendly Brass Deflector for S&W 15-22 - YouTube

 

[scposubs]

Budget Brass Deflector Images

Hope these work.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6pzc0W92q0s/UHc8hmAJ5JI/AAAAAAAAABk/srwTw4Wo9z4/s964/007.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAABE/pdVQD2U6BWE/w405-h303-n-k/003.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAABM/f55H8r-qycI/w405-h303-n-k/004.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAABU/9pAt-rYtO3E/w252-h189-n-k/005.JPG

 

[Wild Bill n Moyock]

Long-sleve shirt...my job is done...lol....I have an old plastic brass catcher for my AR, it's made by E&L MFG. Phx,Ar...just snaps over tha top...I just tride it on my M&P, with-out tha red dot, it will work but it needs to be matched to tha smith, maybe contacting E&L would be an avenue....safty first

 

[Majorlk]

I had one of those for my Mini14. It was made for top-ejecting firearms and had to have the inside wall cut down considerably to accommodate the side-ejecting 15-22. It will snap over the top rail but there is no way to hold it in place or use it with anything but iron sights. Plus it covers the mag release button.

After trying for several hours to make it functional with the 15-22, i gave up - not worth the effort.

 

[Maddmax]

Used to do that well over 50 years ago - on BOTH wheels!

Same here,that was back when there were real clothspins too. Ever use balloons for that deeper sound ? )

 

[Majorlk]

Same here,that was back when there were real clothspins too. Ever use balloons for that deeper sound ? )

Yea, but the cards lasted longer.

Sometimes I used multiple cards.

 

[speedyquad]

i'm interested...i have a mossberg 715t flat top...when these are ready, i want to try it on the mossberg...my daughter is a lefty. she shot the mossberg yesterday. it was her first time shooting any gun...she shot it right handed...to avoid the hot brass...