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Redwood · Loader Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 16

Howdy yall, I just got a box of .50 parts and I was told that the rhsp was
a Sarco dummy side plate milled to a semi configuration. Now my question
is has anyone done this before or is the steel used for the dummy to weak
to be used as an actual live fire side plate? Thanks in advance.

Redwood
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c322348 · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:17 am Post subject:

A dummy sideplate by definition is not a firearm, semi or otherwise. Some additional machining would be required. Unless you have a mill and the required cutters, this could get expensive.

My guess is that a dummy sideplate would be made from mild steel and would not be suitable. Mild steel has been used successfully on the 1919, but would be risky on a .50.

For the cost of a semi sideplate ($500-$700), safety would not be a question.

Redwood · Loader Joined: 20 Jul 2009 Posts: 16

Thanks, I figured it wasn't a good grade steel. It is already milled to a semi
configuration by the previous owner. I will be using it as a dummy anyhow.
The left plate has been welded back together but I will have to grind and
re-weld due to the crappy job he did(many many voids). Thanks again.

Redwood
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Ouchman · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:45 am Post subject:

I wouldn't use any rewelded parts on a .50. JMO YMMV.
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