Any reputable HK91/CETME builders in TX?

[Ioannes]

Greetings,

My nephew is considering a self build of a CETME-C from a flat. He’s an mech-e student so he has some aptitude with various tools , but no professional or practical experience yet.

He’ll probably be okay with the bending and welding and will serialized the receiver.

Are there any builders in TX that can put together a CETME from a parts kit?

Sorry for the oddball question. I want to have options in case the kid gets in over his head.

Looking preferably in the Houston area as he’s in Aggieland.

Many many thanks.

 

[V-Tach]

Sorry I don't know anyone who does......

But it would be very similar to the CETME L build I did in the Gunsmithing forum. Have him watch the Forgotten Weapons videos I have linked in the thread. They will give him a good idea of what is required.

CETME L Build

I have had this kit for a while and the barrel and receiver flat have become available again, so while waiting for those to be delivered I started getting the parts in order. First I cut the cocking lever housing from the front receiver piece.......I will have to do some more to it before...

www.texasguntalk.com

Have him check out the Weapons Guild Forum.....

You have to be a member to view the Forum, but it's free....and very educational........

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[andre3k]

Check out Weapons Genetics on Facebook. He's in the Houston area.

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[Eli]

I believe one of the reputable and established builders is in East Texas: Randy Kline a/k/a Sledgehammer.

Eli

 

[Ioannes]

Thank you for the leads, gentlemen. I will follow all of them and report back here once the building commences.

 

[Ausländer]

Randy Kline a/k/a Sledgehammer.

Randy did some tuning and refinishing work on a few FALs I had. Great attention to detail - I highly recommend him.

If you want more feedback on him, go to FalFiles.com and search for his name and/or 'Sledgehammer'.

 

[smittyb]

Weapon Genetics does great work.
He is a one man operation, so it’s not the quickest turnaround, but his prices are fair.

 

[Ioannes]

Regarding having someone else do the build, should my nephew just give them the parts and let them source a new receiver, or is a legally self made receiver that is serialized ok in general with builders?

Sounds like maybe he shouldn’t bother bending and welding the 80%er except as a practice piece.

 

[Saguy46]

Checking to see if @Ioannes had any luck finding a builder? I also have a Cetme-C kit I want built.
I reached out to both Randy Kline and Weapons Genetics about it but have gotten no response from either.

 

[V-Tach]

Check with Daniel at Halcyon Defense in Fredericksburg...........he does excellent work.....like all good shops, he is extremely busy.....he prefers email......he is also a machinest at KNS Precision..........

sharkyforty7@gmail.com

 

[smittyb]

Checking to see if @Ioannes had any luck finding a builder? I also have a Cetme-C kit I want built.
I reached out to both Randy Kline and Weapons Genetics about it but have gotten no response from either.

Cody at Weapons Genetics is often a difficult guy to get ahold of, but I have been completely satisfied with his work, and his pricing.

 

[Saguy46]

Check with Daniel at Halcyon Defense in Fredericksburg...........he does excellent work.....like all good shops, he is extremely busy.....he prefers email......he is also a machinest at KNS Precision..........

sharkyforty7@gmail.com

Thanks. I'm in no hurry but I'm also not getting any younger.

 

[Saguy46]

Cody at Weapons Genetics is often a difficult guy to get ahold of, but I have been completely satisfied with his work, and his pricing.

I'll keep trying, thanks.

 

[Saguy46]

Check with Daniel at Halcyon Defense in Fredericksburg...........he does excellent work.....like all good shops, he is extremely busy.....he prefers email......he is also a machinest at KNS Precision..........

sharkyforty7@gmail.com

Forgot to thank you for the lead. I met with Daniel at his shop back in November. He took the job. Very nice guy and very happy to share his knowledge. I should have it back in 3-5 more months.

 

[V-Tach]

Forgot to thank you for the lead. I met with Daniel at his shop back in November. He took the job. Very nice guy and very happy to share his knowledge. I should have it back in 3-5 more months.

Daniel is the Man....and his skills are in high demand.....He will do a pro job for sure.....he has also been very generous sharing his machining knowledge with me......

Will be anxiously awaiting photo's/range report of your rifle.......

 

[xsefan]

He should go as far as he can. He should send the trigger pack to Bill Springfield. Cheap and not an easy job for a first time builder . Transfer punch for the rear stock holes and the mag release hole. If he could find a ptr to get some measurements from he will be happy to build hime self

 

[A1Oni]

Greetings,

My nephew is considering a self build of a CETME-C from a flat. He’s an mech-e student so he has some aptitude with various tools , but no professional or practical experience yet.

He’ll probably be okay with the bending and welding and will serialized the receiver.

Are there any builders in TX that can put together a CETME from a parts kit?

Sorry for the oddball question. I want to have options in case the kid gets in over his head.

Looking preferably in the Houston area as he’s in Aggieland.

Many many thanks.

there are guides and forums that could help him, all I know for sure is you need a press and a welder for the flat.

 

[baboon]

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Best H&K smiths/builder in TEXAS that I know of. Their work is more towards the NFA type, but H&K is what they do & do right

 

[Saguy46]

Daniel is the Man....and his skills are in high demand.....He will do a pro job for sure.....he has also been very generous sharing his machining knowledge with me......

Will be anxiously awaiting photo's/range report of your rifle.......

I pick it up on Saturday.

 

[V-Tach]

I pick it up on Saturday.
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LOL...I recognize the rock...........the rifle looks awesome!

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