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10/25/2005 6:32:15 PM EDT
Howdy,

I'm looking for a replacement rail plate for my MaTech 600M BUIS. The screw cracked the plate.

Anyone have a source for spares or a suggestion as to what can be used to replace it?

Thanks,

~Hep
10/25/2005 6:44:49 PM EDT
[#1]
Mill a new part?

Or, buy a new sight, sell the old one at a reduced price to someone with a mill who will fix it for themself.

If replacing with a Matech, reread the directions about installing it without cracking the part.........
10/25/2005 6:51:30 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
Mill a new part?

Or, buy a new sight, sell the old one at a reduced price to someone with a mill who will fix it for themself.

If replacing with a Matech, reread the directions about installing it without cracking the part.........



I know about the overtightening...I have another one on my A3. What happened was I was cleaning the weapon and just checked the tightness on the screw and ended up cracking it. I friggin' KNEW better but forgot. I shouldn't have screwed with it!!!!  So please chaps, don't kick a man when he's down and feeling stupid enough already for such an error.

There has to be an exisiting plate that comes close to the dimensions that could replace it.
10/25/2005 7:00:42 PM EDT
[#3]
Ya know, I know I'm an idiot for forgetting about that flaw...but looking at the thickness of the plate, all I can think of is "What the F*** were they thinking?" the other side that's integral to the base is at least 10 times thicker! Why not make the plate at least as thick? That's a really piss poor choice on their part. Why didn't they idiot proof it for forgetful idiots like me?

LOL
10/26/2005 11:29:19 AM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
Why didn't they idiot proof it for forgetful idiots like me?



Because this is supposed to be an armorer installed part.

Check with mongo001.  I think he made a replacement part when another guy broke his.
10/26/2005 11:40:33 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why didn't they idiot proof it for forgetful idiots like me?



Because this is supposed to be an armorer installed part.



That's your answer?

10/26/2005 11:41:19 AM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why didn't they idiot proof it for forgetful idiots like me?



Because this is supposed to be an armorer installed part.

Check with mongo001.  I think he made a replacement part when another guy broke his.



THAT's more like it!

Thanks.
10/26/2005 6:11:31 PM EDT
[#7]
Beefy matech bar:





Pics suck, but the concept can be seen.
10/26/2005 6:41:17 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
Beefy matech bar:

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Pics suck, but the concept can be seen.




Now THAT is what I'm talking about!!!!
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