PTR91 weld

[Imnotbruce]

Anyone have a recommendation for a gunsmith in the Pensacola area that could weld a picatinny rail on a PTR91 cocking tube? Picture below to illustrate.

Or if welding on the cocking tube is a no go could someone please explain?

 

[brodband]

what are you trying to mount?

 

[Imnotbruce]

Yeah, IR laser and offset vampire light which fits on 5 slots on a different rifle.

 

[brodband]

Yeah, IR laser and offset vampire light which fits on 5 slots on a different rifle.

Might want to just get a new handgaurd.

HK91 and Clones Handguard, M-LOK™

Midwest Industries, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of quality tactical rifle accessories for the AR15/M16, AK47/74, Ruger SR-22, Ruger 10/22 and many others.

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[Imnotbruce]

most of the options out there don't look too sturdy and I've got questions whether they would hold zero. I figure a reasonably small weld on the cocking tube would be certain and may cost less than $300 for the Spuhr handguard.

 

[brodband]

most of the options out there don't look too sturdy and I've got questions whether they would hold zero. I figure a reasonably small weld on the cocking tube would be certain and may cost less than $300 for the Spuhr handguard.

Have ran a midwest handguard on MP5 with NGAL for a while. Has held zero for the better part of 6 months. It has a tension screw to take out any play if I recall correctly, very solid.

But yes, the cost of the rail plus attachment accessories may not fit your bill so welding a rail on should be just fine. i can't say for sure if welding would impinge on the internal area of the cocking tube or not though.