TIG Welding?

RDF5186 · Mar 20, 2013

So here is my idea. I would like to cut my semi auto shotgun bolt handle off at the handle and attach a aftermarket handle to the stock one. After advice from other members I was told a TIG weld would be the best route for this.

I will attach pics below. Any ideas guys on this?

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Stock carrier in the bolt

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Cut this handle and attach to stock one.

RDF5186 · Mar 20, 2013

Could this be a job for Chad? Lol.

livefast1 · Mar 20, 2013

Is the stock handle stainless? How bout the new handle? Would be simple to tig weld but if they are dissimilair metals it can make refinishing a chore and limit your options.

RDF5186 · Mar 20, 2013

Stock should be stainless. Checking on the other.

RDF5186 · Mar 20, 2013

Stock is stainless. Handle is 12 g steel

livefast1 · Mar 20, 2013

Should be able to weld it with 309 rod. What kind of finish do you want on it?

RDF5186 · Mar 20, 2013

Not particular. Just want it to hold.

Fox123 · Mar 20, 2013

Might think of heat sinking and +1 on 309.

Ab_Normal · Mar 20, 2013

I wouldn't do it. Too much mass on the replacement handle.

RDF5186 · Mar 21, 2013

i thought of that as well, before i decide i am going to weigh them both and get an idea, i have several different recoil springs, at different weight ratings to off set any minimal additional weight

Ab_Normal · Mar 22, 2013

RDF5186 said:
i thought of that as well, before i decide i am going to weigh them both and get an idea, i have several different recoil springs, at different weight ratings to off set any minimal additional weight

I wouldn't be worried about the recoil spring so much as I would beating up the bolt where the handle fits into it.

DoubleTap007 · Mar 22, 2013

Just a thought, Tromix makes a "tactical" knob that goes on the end of the Saiga 12 charging handle, it would appear to work on this too. Just a thought.

RDF5186 · Mar 22, 2013

I'll check into it. Thanks

RetNavyHD · Mar 22, 2013

Angle port makes handles as well as briley, I have used these for years not sure why you wanna go through the trouble of cutting the handles

RDF5186 · Mar 22, 2013

The only company that makes aftermarket bolt handles for cz semi autos is Nordic. They should be doing another run of them soon but I am impatient.

LadyAR · Mar 22, 2013

That's a good idea...

clandestine · Mar 23, 2013

Wait for Nordic. Its not worth the trouble since the is a commercial option.

RDF5186 · Mar 23, 2013

Affirm. Thanks Chad!! That's what I have decided to do. Not worth the trouble.

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