The most fragile part is the sights. They are pretty much crap, anyway. Don't plan on any bayonet training with one, but I haven't had any trouble with breakage. I use mine in a twin mount with linked BMF Activators (cranks):

I have played around with the idea of selling the twin setup. Since I have the LM7 now, I just never seem to shoot the twins.

If you are interested, let me know. Who knows, you may catch me in the right mood.

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You wont be able to use any real MG-42 parts as these stocks are only 2/3 the size of the real MG-42. I have had no problems with breakage as the stocks are pretty well made. As mentioned byCpt_Kirks the sights are the real problem,they are junk! Wont hold a zero and move with every shot.The front sight can be improved by putting a .010 shim under the blade as that stabilizes it some but the rear sight is trash can fodder. I replaced my rear with a 1911 Schmidt Ruben sight and it works much better. I can shoot 2-1/2" groups(slow fire) at 50 and 6" groups at 50 rapid fire.Not a target rifle but fun to rattle the gong with. I purchased the sight on Gunbroker and was an easy installation.

 

I have been playing with some AK rear sights as replacements.

With the AA sights, the plastic sights are just for looks.

 

I am trying to keep the looks of the real MG-42 and the AK sights just don't do it.I am in the process of milling out a metal front sight now to replace the plastic front sight assembly,kinda silly but it keeps me busy.I also have a walnut butt about 1/2 done and will replace the plastic stock with the walnut one after I give it an aged look on the finish.Like to have the semi-auto real one but just cant part with 5 grand and would spend many hours reloading 8mm ammo so this toy will have to do. Below is a photo of a MG-42 with drum magazine and AA sights.

 

Thanks for the info guys. You say that it's 2/3 the size of the real thing, but how long is the real thing exactly, in inches?

 

The MG-42 was 48" and the look-a-like kits that take a Ruger 10/22 is 37" so it is about 2/3 scale.

 

Yeah, the ads say 2/3 scale, and I have compared it to the real thing and that looks about right.

 

If you want a full size replica you might check www.cushmanpaintball.com they make vacuformed MG-42s but they are made of .060 plastic and I don't believe they would take much abuse at all.

 

Thanks guys, I think I'll hold off for a while on this. If any of you have one to sell though for a good price, I'm open to offers.

 

Well, like I mentioned above, I am thinking about selling my twins to pay off my credit card. If I sell them, I would include:

2 - Ruger 10/22's with installed MG42 Dress Up Kits
2 - BMF Activators with custom linkage
2 - 30 round Eagle Mags
Custom twin mount that includes tripod, T&E and AA Sights

PM me if interested.