Ask Ian: Good Bullpup Conversions (ad-free)
Added 2022-09-15 12:01:01 +0000 UTCFrom John on Patreon:
"You've covered your fair share of strange conversion of firearms. Have you ever come across a bullpup conversion that was actually useful, and not a kludge?"
Nope.
That's basically the whole answer.
Okay, to elaborate a bit, it's because making a bullpup use blue from either shoulder requires specific accommodation of the empty case ejection, and converting a standard rifle to bullpup configuration basically guarantees it will only be usable right-handed. Also, designing a good bullpup trigger requires specific intent in the design stage, and conversion triggers are always kludges. And lastly, the sights often end up mounted to some wobbly plastic extension.
Comments
I swear literally the only useful thing I've seen bullpup conversion kits used for is as cheap "futuristic" weapons in bad SciFi movies.
SilverHairedMiddleAgedTuxedoMask
2022-09-16 09:20:03 +0000 UTCI rather, but sights get wobbly... that's not good, dislike much complicated takedowns. ak bp sounds tempting to me but... . kind of huge big and cool looking the miami vice 80s switec special of a mossberg 500 shell wich probably operates lousy. can't think of another oh.. I can. high standart(?) 870 bp with a huge maglite wasn't there? but hardly on other shotguns. 10/22s too many bolts too complicated. sks NO THANX. original.
Guido Schriewer
2022-09-16 07:43:28 +0000 UTCI hate to be the bearer of bad news, but...
Forgotten Weapons
2022-09-16 03:43:04 +0000 UTCIt looks terrible, but I wonder if it's good at maintaining zero and how in the world does its forward mag release work??? (!!!)
Dalbunosky
2022-09-16 02:17:18 +0000 UTCSo you're suggesting the Mosin Nagant M91 bullpup conversion kit I've seen may not be the best weapon for a tank crewman?
Patrick Yamada
2022-09-15 20:27:02 +0000 UTCThe current conversion being fielded by the Ukrainians seems to be a bit more refined, but still has the ejection port issue. As far as forward ejection design there needs to be a good way to quickly clear a stuck case or cases from the ejection path. Downward ejection requires long sleeves and long pants.
David K. Jernigan
2022-09-15 14:54:06 +0000 UTCIt's made from the ground up as a bullpup, so it's not a conversion to me. An adapted design, yes.
Forgotten Weapons
2022-09-15 14:16:14 +0000 UTCwould the Barret M95 count as a conversion of the m82, or was there enough new in it to disqualify it?
2022-09-15 13:19:21 +0000 UTCRats. Guess I'll put away my hacksaw, coat hanger and zip ties
ViejoLobo
2022-09-15 13:15:57 +0000 UTCOddly enough, I just remembered I originally found this channel while researching bullpup conversion kits for my AK.
Ian F
2022-09-15 13:15:24 +0000 UTCThat was a long way of saying "no, by definition a conversion is a kludge"
GreenRuin
2022-09-15 12:28:26 +0000 UTC
