Wow! You guys are incredible!!! Here I thought I was cool because I Parkerized a M1911A1 and you guys do this stuff in your sleep!!

My project is chugging right along.

I've been drawing up some sketches to try and visualize a fire control group that operates on a closed bolt. I'm going to use a cocked striker (sliding hammer) to hit a spring loaded firing pin.

Here are some sketches:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1309410974.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1309411021.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1309411046.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1309411074.jpg

Today I made a striker prototype. It's not done but it's a start.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1309411144.jpg

Where on earth are you getting 7.62x54r for .16 ?

UNammo.com here in AZ has it at $0.19/rd with local pick-up; shouldn't take too much hunting to find it for less.

Aim Surplus has 54r for as low as $72.00 per 440.

Pretty good!

$70/can if you buy 2, otherwise $74.

440 rds - 7.62x54R Russian Military Surplus 148 grain Light Ball Ammo | SGAmmo.com

u should be able to dig up some in olga's backyard ;)