Cetme builders

[browningman32294]

I have seen many Cetme parts kits that don't cost that much. I have heard that they are hard to build though. Does anyone know of any good companies that build Cetme's? What would the cost of this be?

(Btw, If i have posted in the wrong area let me know and I can move it)

 

[browningman32294]

bump

 

[nalioth]

3 hours before you show your impatience? Got that build money burning so hotly in your pockets?

How about waiting a week so that everyone who visits here on a daily, every-other-day or even <GASP> weekly basis gets a chance to see your post?

Making a single word post to bring your topic to the top 3 hours after your original post ISN'T gonna psychically bring all the Cetme-knowledgable folk out of their routines to come here just to answer you.

Folks tend to hit "New Posts" at the top, which is where yours will be when they visit THR.

 

[CBS220]

The cheap Century builds out there pretty much make it almost pointless to build one, unless you just want to.

Can't say I know anyone who has ever done it.

 

[Destructo6]

While the "bump" posts that are common on other boards are typically discouraged here, there's no reason to berate the guy.

Jayson Cotter at Investment Grade Firearms can probably build you a very nice CETME or HK, if you like. It won't be inexpensive ($450+ for labor, not counting refinish or parts), but it will be nice.

Have you looked at the "PTR-91" HK G3 clones?

 

[browningman32294]

While the "bump" posts that are common on other boards are typically discouraged here...

I did not know that, thanks for letting me know .

Have you looked at the "PTR-91" HK G3 clones?

No I haven't, I was curious about what is involved in building one, thats all, because I have seen kits that don't cost that much out there.

The cheap Century builds out there pretty much make it almost pointless to build one, unless you just want to.

Can't say I know anyone who has ever done it.

I have heard about reliability issues with the Century builds.

 

[CBS220]

I have heard about reliability issues with the Century builds.

And if you're a novice building from the same pool of parts, what makes you think yours will be any better?

It is often best to disregard 99% of the whining you hear on the internet, because it tends to be of a "my friend said" or "I heard that..." nature, without the actual poster having much if any experience with said subject.

The most egregious problems with the Century CETME builds tend to be in the materials some of the receivers are made of; they tend to be "milled" over time by the action of the firearm, at least according to our friends over at the Surplusrifle forums (which I suggest you take a look at, as they have a section on CETMEs).

Personally, I've never had or noticed this problem. I haven't shot mine in a while, but I thought it was a killer deal for the $400 I paid for it. Cheap mags, and good accuracy and reliability, with lots of parts interchangeability with PTR and HK.

But, there is no doubt that PTR-91s are much higher quality. But if you don't have access to PTR parts, you can't turn surplus CETMEs into one!

 

[nalioth]

While the "bump" posts that are common on other boards are typically discouraged here, there's no reason to berate the guy.

While there is no place for a single post containing one word or one smiley on a discussion forum, they seem to be tolerated in some places. Usually they are found in sales threads, not discussion threads ( the word "bump" or a smiley is not discussion ).

I do not personally like the practice, but am aware it is accepted on many boards.

It does rile me when the practice is implemented 3 hours after the original post to bump the thread by the OP. This is a general purpose forum ( not Cetme specific ) and a specific answer to the OPs question should not be expected within minutes (as might be expected on a Cetme specific forum) here.


To the OP: http://www.cetmerifles.com will lead you to a site that is overflowing with the answers you seek.

 

[browningman32294]

And if you're a novice building from the same pool of parts, what makes you think yours will be any better?...

That is why I am asking about builders. I would not want to build one myself, and I would not want a Century. But the ones already built cost an arm and a leg. I was wondering if it would be cheaper to buy the parts, then have someone assemble them.

While there is no place for a single post containing one word or one smiley on a discussion forum, they seem to be tolerated in some places. Usually they are found in sales threads, not discussion threads ( the word "bump" or a smiley is not discussion ).

I do not personally like the practice, but am aware it is accepted on many boards.

It does rile me when the practice is implemented 3 hours after the original post to bump the thread by the OP. This is a general purpose forum ( not Cetme specific ) and a specific answer to the OPs question should not be expected within minutes (as might be expected on a Cetme specific forum) here.

Sir, if you have a problem please deal with it outside of this thread(by pm??) I asked a question about a gun, I did not start up a debate thread.

 

[browningman32294]

forgot to say in the other post, does anyone know if it would be cheaper to buy a parts kit, and have someone else build it?

 

[Destructo6]

forgot to say in the other post, does anyone know if it would be cheaper to buy a parts kit, and have someone else build it?

Most likely not less expensive. However, assuming a good gunsmith, you would have a high quality build, configured the way that you want.

If you would like to know what is entailed in building a CETME or G3 (same steps necessary to build both, as they are cousins), you might look at Arizona Response Systems' page on building the G3 from a kit.

http://www.arizonaresponsesystems.com/

(go to the "Notes" section)

 

[taprackbang]

Why don't you just save an extra $500 and buy an 'already built' PTR 91F? CDNN Sports in Abilene sells them. I paid $999 out the door.

www.cdnnsports.com

 

[Don357]

The newer Century CETME builds seem to be pretty much problem free, and are available from Century, J&G Sales, and a few other distributors. I have a CAI CETME that I paid $300 for and have not had the first problem. I use it regularly for deer hunting. "Gun and Game forums" "Gunboards" "Warrifles" and "Surplusrifle" are the other forums that I belong to and they have pretty extensive CETME sections. We would be glad to answer any questions you may have.

 

[taprackbang]

DVD "How to Build"

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=317097

Here is a DVD that explains how to build the CETME.

 

[browningman32294]

Thankyou everyone for the advice. I think I will instead look for a resonably priced FAL or G1 kit, because I have more experience with them, and can send one off to be built for $65. Again thanks for the responses, but I am now thinking a FAL will be less of a pain.

 

[CBS220]

I agree. There are many more people out there experienced with building the FAL, and it will be simpler to find a builder for them.

Good choice, in my book. However, if you ever find a reasonably priced CAI Cetme on sale, you may want to give it a look!

 

[browningman32294]

I agree. There are many more people out there experienced with building the FAL, and it will be simpler to find a builder for them.

Good choice, in my book. However, if you ever find a reasonably priced CAI Cetme on sale, you may want to give it a look!

Yep, If I see a good priced one I will give it a look, it just I was thinking about building one, but if I see one already built I will give it a look. What would I want to check out to make sure it is not a crappy CAI? I have not experience with the Cetme, so I don't know what to check for.