Thread: Guys with C cat. Please read.

Originally Posted by Cordite

They may be mass produced, but not readily made. I know of one navy qualified machinist sargeant in a different universe far far away who took on a challenge, with his superior's permission, to make a G3 bolt with an original in his hand as a template. Failed. Story used to stress importance of keeping that "bottom piece" stored safely elsewhere. 100% sensible.

I have heard a couple of similar stories, reverse engineering is a LOT harder than most people think

[EDIT] especially when H&K are involved