Does anyone have experience purchasing McFarland buttplates from this source?
https://riflemax.com/I'm assuming this is the actual manufacturer; however, Samurai LLC doesn't sound very American. I really like the shape and build of these. Brownells previously carried them; however, they've indicated them as "out of stock" for years.
In this old thread (
https://www.doublegunshop.com/forum...rds=mcfarland&Search=true#Post243433) Steven Dodd Hughes speaks highly of the McFarlands. Any input is appreciated!
They look suspiciously like they are cast, including the checkering. If true, I question the price. However, the screws look "turned" and the price for them doesn't seem out of line.
Mike
I have, believe they are cast, very high quality. Just call Max McFarland and ask. About the only thing around anymore unless you have a source for older buttplates which might cost as much or more.
I have, believe they are cast, very high quality. Just call Max McFarland and ask. About the only thing around anymore unless you have a source for older buttplates which might cost as much or more.
I believe Glenn Fewless was making similar buttplates. I don't know if he still does.
... however, Samurai LLC doesn't sound very American.
They show as being in Grand Junction, CO. But I have not dealt with them.
I just installed one on a rifle, smooth plate, no checkering and it does not appear to be cast.
I have a huge pile of vintage buttplates bought at auction in the UK if anyone cannot find what they need, I may be able to help. Some are new old stock, others used.
Steve, do you have anything similar to G&H without a trapdoor? PM pictures if you can.
Cast parts often change color with time after bluing. You might want to rust blue them instead.
Stan McFarland was a very good friend for many years. I visited his shop many times and saw the form he used to press the butplates. Don't remember about the checkering but seems like his son Max was doing that for a time.
His son Max continues the butplates.