Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I have a Firebird Precision long handguard with charging handle on the left side. Its designed for and mounted on a pre-XN MKA 1919. Can this handguard be modified to fit an XN gun? Is it something a handy home tinkerer can do or would it require major modification? If the charging handle is the problem, can just the handguard be mounted without it? Thanks. Bill Edited March 30, 2015 by Flatland Shooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothandnail 275 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have a customer who has an XN version for sale I can put you guys in contact if your interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 No thanks Matt. What I'm looking at is what to do with my pre-XN parts after I break the bolt or some other unobtainable part. A local shooter recently retired his MKA 1919 after he broke the locking block on his gun after a steady diet 1200 fps Winchester AA's. Per his numbers, right around 1000 rds did the trick. I have a spare pre-XN for parts in the safe (bought from you last year) but unless I cut back on practice and matches, its just a matter of time before I'll need to go to a more modern version. The high dollar items on my gun are the handguard and the aluminum lower. The lower should work with both pre-XN and XN guns, maybe even the new Match. version. Right? I guess I'm hesitating on buying any more magazines or other accessories for fear of my match gun turning into a paperweight. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brynrey 0 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have a customer who has an XN version for sale I can put you guys in contact if your interested. How much is he asking matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothandnail 275 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 A XN bolt can be made to fit a pre-XN, or upgrade the barrel carrier and bolt to XN. However the Match barrel, bolt, carrier is much different. Mags all interchange, the new ones have a different follower. I have a customer who has an XN version for sale I can put you guys in contact if your interested. How much is he asking matt PM me your email - I'll let him contact you if he wants to sell. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 A XN bolt can be made to fit a pre-XN, or upgrade the barrel carrier and bolt to XN. I know you offer the XN carrier, Is the XN bolt assembly and barrel available as individual parts? Is modifying the bolt to pre-XN configuration a major project or something I can do at home? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rapidrpr 3 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 please, someone of knowledge answer team amish questions, I would also like to know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 please, someone of knowledge answer team amish questions, I would also like to know. Not to worry. This forum is the premier site for all things MKA. It may take a little time but someone "of knowledge" will share what they know. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothandnail 275 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) A XN bolt can be made to fit a pre-XN, or upgrade the barrel carrier and bolt to XN. I know you offer the XN carrier, Is the XN bolt assembly and barrel available as individual parts? Is modifying the bolt to pre-XN configuration a major project or something I can do at home? Bolts are available, barrels will be soon The bolt has to be milled to work, I'm sure someone will try an Dremel one Edited March 30, 2015 by toothandnail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Bolts are available, barrels will be soon A XN bolt can be made to fit a pre-XN, or upgrade the barrel carrier and bolt to XN. The bolt has to be milled to work, I'm sure someone will try an Dremel one That's good news. With your permission, I'd like to give you a call when I get back in town. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 long handguard directly interchanges with XN bolts do not interchange Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 long handguard directly interchanges with XN More good news. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothandnail 275 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bolts are available, barrels will be soon A XN bolt can be made to fit a pre-XN, or upgrade the barrel carrier and bolt to XN. The bolt has to be milled to work, I'm sure someone will try an Dremel one That's good news. With your permission, I'd like to give you a call when I get back in town. Bill No problem. I always answer - if I'm not already on the phone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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