TonyRumore 1,332 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 The Tromix pistol grip adapters shipped to the distributors a couple of days ago. They should have them Monday. I did not include screws with the adapters, since various AR grips require different length screws and are almost always included. I cut the OEM grip off with a hacksaw, then trimmed it up using a 1/2" end mill. For a little better look, I went ahead and profiled the receiver a bit to blend in better with the new grip. I think it came out pretty nice. Tony Rumore Tromix 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Magpul MOE grip installed. If you use a standard GI grip, the reach to the trigger will be pretty short, so I would suggest using a grip that has the hook on the back in order to to move your hand rearward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnboatcat 24 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Yes it did! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Here are some dimensions for you DIY guys. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Pretty slick Tony, won't be long and you'll have the rep as "The Godfather of MKA-1919" as well. Just like old times with a new platform. Best of luck. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pikapp168 17 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Nice job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I have an extra Ergo grip for just such an occasion! Mr. Rumore - you are a God!!!! Here are some dimensions for you DIY guys. BTW did you have to cut that slot in the bottom of the receiver for the adapter to go through? Is that where said 1/2 end mill bit was used? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dawgball 4 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Looks good Tony. Next up... Quadrails? Nate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pikapp168 17 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 +1 on the quad rails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Next up... Quadrails? Nate Yep....quad rail is next. No, you don't have to cut a hole in the bottom of the receiver. Once you cut the pistol grip off, its already hollow in that position. A 1/2" diameter end mill will cut the correct radius in the forward upper corner, in order to match the radius of the pistol grip. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpqueen 545 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 OK they are in. http://store.carolinashooterssupply.com/servlet/-strse-AKDAL-MKA-dsh-1919/Categories?sfs=1b2c7e86 We also have AR grips and screws available. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pikapp168 17 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 And maybe high capacity mags? More 922 stuff please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnboatcat 24 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Would a couple of you guys try this so I can learn from your mistakes! :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pikapp168 17 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 LOL! I'm not brave enough for that. I ordered a Hogue Rubber grip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Would a couple of you guys try this so I can learn from your mistakes! :-) Ordered - I don't mind being the Guinea Pig . I'm going to be measuring and marking up my lower to get it ready for cutting - wish me luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dawgball 4 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Would a couple of you guys try this so I can learn from your mistakes! :-) hahahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cajon409 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 On the 2nd. Cut is that 0.247? sorry there is a glare on the reading I could not tell.Thanks again for your time Tony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OKC08GT500 1 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 And maybe high capacity mags? More 922 stuff please. I would certainly like to see high cap mags at the Wanenmacher Gun Show in Tulsa on March 31st. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 On the 2nd. Cut is that 0.247? sorry there is a glare on the reading I could not tell.Thanks again for your time Tony. Yes, .247" is correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cajon409 0 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Mine came in Wed, just need to work up the courage to start cutting After a six pack of Shiner, I should be good to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Goin' for it tonight. Will let you know how it turns out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Got it done! It doesn't look quite as clean as Tony's, but it works! I used my Dad's table saw to cut the grip along the trigger guard, then made a cut perpendicular to that going towards buttstock. I rounded out the corner with a 1/2" rat tail file and finished the two edges with a flat bastard file. I left the area behind the trigger guard a little thicker (~0.4") than in Tony's picture - then did a test fit. So far this configuration gives my trigger finger the perfect length with the Grip I used (Ergo Enhanced tactical) . The only hiccup I ran into was the safety would not rotate to safe after everything was reassembled. I think this is because the grip adapter doesn't allow the back of the trigger to go down all the way. (I am using the Tromix trigger and discon BTW.) But I did read on Firebird's website that they do not ship out their FCG because it has to be fitted for each person's gun (i.e. the trigger and hammer pin holes are drilled in slightly different locations for each gun). So I removed a little material above the cut in the safety so it would rotate. Works like it should now. Maybe others won't have this problem, but it's no big deal at all. Pics coming very soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedDevilGuns 25 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Tony what would be the best way to cut the handle off? I wanna MacGuyver it with a jigsaw but I got a buddy with a ban saw. I figure it might be a tad more controllable with the ban saw since everything can be laid flat. And then dremel off the rough edges whatcha think tony? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 You're lucky to have that option - I would go with the band saw - cleaner more precise (straighter) cut. There's one at my job with a thin balde that could make the cuts without having to do much filing afterward, but you know - not worth the risk to bring the lower out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedDevilGuns 25 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Come on nowa little gun barrel isn't going to hurt anyone. the only thing is is that it's belt is a real motherfucker to change and it's got a wood tooth band on their right now and we can't get it over to change it. Fyi it's a ryiobi so that's an dug Obvious duh but it ain't my tool so I cant bitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 A wood tooth band should cut through that grip like butter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Now here are the pics finally! Sorry I didn't take any pics of cutting - I forgot my camera at my Dad's place. Old Grip where I made cuts - I also cold blued the adapter. This is the area of the safety I dremeled so that it would rotate all the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga545 47 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Anyone else try it yet? Just curious how others' might have turned out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cajon409 0 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Installed mine about 3 weeks ago,came out great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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