My newest project, Mini Draco

[Dolomite_supafly]

So I bought an M92 and then decided the10.5" barrel was too long so I sold it a week after buying it and in its place I picked up a Mini Draco.

 

 

Edited January 22, 2023 by Dolomite_supafly

[LawEnforcementSalesTN]

Like the looks man.  Much better than when you picked it up ;o) I may have to pick me one up and make it a post sample ;o) talking about a fireball ;o) 

[Dolomite_supafly]

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Edited January 22, 2023 by Dolomite_supafly

[Smith]

Actually like the saiga forearm in that. It'd look good and function better with a Manticore Nightbrake or a SLR brake http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=94&product_id=57

[Dolomite_supafly]

Actually like the saiga forearm in that. It'd look good and function better with a Manticore Nightbrake or a SLR brake http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=94&product_id=57

I am wanting it as short as possible for the backpack. If I have to use it I am not going to be worried about the flash It came with a AR style flash hider and I bought a Damage Industries brake. I will say that shooting it with the brake it has no recoil at all but it also has a bit of a bite for the shooter. I shot about 10 rounds and that was enough, it forced my eyes closed and the pressure wave actually was uncomfortable.

 

This is the brake from Damage Industries.

And right now they have a 30% off sale using the coupon code "CUSTOMER30". I picked up the brake with a hammer spring and with shipping it was $28.28 shipped.

 

I just did a test fit of a Sig brace and the side folder will lock closed with it in place so I might pick one up now. I LOVE the way they feel but they do add bulk and weight to the gun. I will probably drill out the bottom of the buffer tube to get rid of some of the weight. It will also be a great place to store any documentation like the ATF ruling that it is a pistol with the Sig brace installed.

 

I measured it with the extended buffer tube and it is 26.25" long including the buffer tube. So if the ATF rules in my favor and agrees the buffer tube can be counted for overall length I will be adding a VFG to keep me from shooting my fingers off.

[Oh Shoot]

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I measured it with the extended buffer tube and it is 26.25" long including the buffer tube. So if the ATF rules in my favor and agrees the buffer tube can be counted for overall length I will be adding a VFG to keep me from shooting my fingers off.

 

But you said you wanted to keep it as "handgun" ?  Put an AFG or a hand stop on it.

 

- OS

[GlockSpock]

But you said you wanted to keep it as "handgun" ? Put an AFG or a hand stop on it.

- OS

I think he wanted to keep it "convertible" to a handgun. VFG for range use and then take it off for pistol carry. Granted an AFG would get you both.

[Smith]

Good choice on the damage brake. Great brake at a better price. The SLR is slightly shorter IIRC.

[Dolomite_supafly]

While in the truck, at home or at the range it will have a VFG but if I have to get out of the vehicle I will remove the VFG so it is a pistol. This is all pending ATF giving me the nod.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I have one of these and will probably add it. My fingers will thank me.
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1700

[plank white]

Nice man its great to see it coming along keep us updated 

[mikegideon]

[Oh Shoot]

I have one of these and will probably add it. My fingers will thank me.
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=1700

 

You've probably seen this, here's one with handstop and VFG. (owner has SBR stamp, not concerned about OAL):

 

 

 

- OS

[plank white]

I am wanting it as short as possible for the backpack. If I have to use it I am not going to be worried about the flash It came with a AR style flash hider and I bought a Damage Industries brake. I will say that shooting it with the brake it has no recoil at all but it also has a bit of a bite for the shooter. I shot about 10 rounds and that was enough, it forced my eyes closed and the pressure wave actually was uncomfortable.

 

This is the brake from Damage Industries.

And right now they have a 30% off sale using the coupon code "CUSTOMER30". I picked up the brake with a hammer spring and with shipping it was $28.28 shipped.

 

I just did a test fit of a Sig brace and the side folder will lock closed with it in place so I might pick one up now. I LOVE the way they feel but they do add bulk and weight to the gun. I will probably drill out the bottom of the buffer tube to get rid of some of the weight. It will also be a great place to store any documentation like the ATF ruling that it is a pistol with the Sig brace installed.

 

I measured it with the extended buffer tube and it is 26.25" long including the buffer tube. So if the ATF rules in my favor and agrees the buffer tube can be counted for overall length I will be adding a VFG to keep me from shooting my fingers off.

  I just received my TPP Brake today Ill let you know how it goes when I get the chance to shoot it

 

If its anything like the Mosin brake they make it should knock the recoil down to nearly nothing 

 

This brake on the mosin I shot made the Mosin go from a crazy hard recoil to almost nothing

 

It is also fairly small in size

It really isnt any longer than the M4 a2 flash hider they come with of course it is Wider but it is way smaller than my 4 pc bulgarian Flash Hider

 

[peejman]

I'll be honest and say I've never thought much of Draco's.  This thread is changing my mind. That thing is cool.  I'll be curious to hear the ruling on the pistol/VFG/OAL situation. 

Edited September 26, 2014 by peejman

[R1100R]

Gordon, it looks great. I like what you did with the saiga handguard.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I can't take credit for the idea for the Saiga forearm. Plank White posted a picture of someone else who had done the same thing and I thought it looked great.

[plank white]

I can't take credit for the idea for the Saiga forearm. Plank White posted a picture of someone else who had done the same thing and I thought it looked great.

Yours looks better than the other one I saw, it has the cut straight and just seems better to me.

I still cant wait on watching your custom handgaurd Ideas 

Edited September 27, 2014 by plank white

[Dolomite_supafly]

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Edited January 22, 2023 by Dolomite_supafly

[Keyless]

I really like the way yours has turned out . I put one of these in layaway yesterday and had a forearm until a few weeks ago . I always get rid of something right before I need it. Now I need to find another used Saiga forearm .