Danger Dave
New member
I was recently given a P-17 that someone had begun to sporterize (sights removed, receiver ground, cock-on-opening bolt setup). Now, having fired a mil-spec one, I was impressed enough to want to finish this one out to use as a field rifle. I'm looking for advice on:
1) Stocks - preferably synthetic (input from Gale McMillan especially welcome)
2) Scope
3) Finish - how do I remove the parkerizing & what finishes do you recommend?
4) Anything else I forgot or should do?
The barrel also has a notch where the front sight was removed. I'm thinking about taking it to a gunsmith to have the barrel shortened. Is that a good idea, or should I just leave it?
Thanks in advance!
1) Stocks - preferably synthetic (input from Gale McMillan especially welcome)
2) Scope
3) Finish - how do I remove the parkerizing & what finishes do you recommend?
4) Anything else I forgot or should do?
The barrel also has a notch where the front sight was removed. I'm thinking about taking it to a gunsmith to have the barrel shortened. Is that a good idea, or should I just leave it?
Thanks in advance!