1919 AA tripod

[Biggame223]

Anyone ever used one of these MG34/3 1919 tripod conversions?View attachment 1


Here is a pic of the type in use.

 

[Harrier]

I had one, but never got around to using it... the attachment head has to be modified or constructed to fit a 1919. The top pic seems to show a mod head as the orig just has a finger that fits the MG42 (clone).

The tripod itself was very sturdy and looked like it would work very well, if not so many others wouldn't be using it... I sold it to a board member up in Phoenix but never heard back how it work for him...

 

[sonofbp]

My dad used one for years on his 1919 and combined with an A6 stock it was awesome.
He did have a new adjustable pintle mount made instead of using the regular mg34 mount though, the vertical part that slides up and down, cant remember what it's called but it takes a standard pintle mount like the regualr 1919 tripod.

 

[storage_man]

So did you or your father attend Dry Creek ? (The last picture above). Attended a couple of times my self.

As far as that MG34 AA Tripod, I used on for many years. Worked really good other than it always wanted to come over on top of you.

 

[sonofbp]

storage_man -

Yup, we went nearly every year from 2001-2007ish then a few times every few years up until the 2nd year at the Wikieup location. It was always a good time with great people.

As far as it coming back on you, that's why I liked the A6 stock so much.
[media]https://youtu.be/i1aDLpdGLt0[/media]
old vid = old camera, lol. potato quality ftw

 

[delta6]

Have used this conversion for years.. for 1919's and even M240's and M249's. Some of them have a hose chute on the bottom that puts the fired brass in a bucket below. Properly set up and weighted, there is no risk of this mount tipping over.

 

[storage_man]

Have used this conversion for years.. for 1919's and even M240's and M249's. Some of them have a hose chute on the bottom that puts the fired brass in a bucket below. Properly set up and weighted, there is no risk of this mount tipping over.

NAGRShoot+BBQ-31.jpg

But @ 1200rpm stability is really important.

 

[delta6]

Have used this conversion for years.. for 1919's and even M240's and M249's. Some of them have a hose chute on the bottom that puts the fired brass in a bucket below. Properly set up and weighted, there is no risk of this mount tipping over.

NAGRShoot+BBQ-31.jpg

But @ 1200rpm stability is really important.

I found that properly weight.. we could/did shoot the MG42 off of it all the time with no issues. Not supported stability is a problem.

 

[storage_man]

Have used this conversion for years.. for 1919's and even M240's and M249's. Some of them have a hose chute on the bottom that puts the fired brass in a bucket below. Properly set up and weighted, there is no risk of this mount tipping over.

NAGRShoot+BBQ-31.jpg

But @ 1200rpm stability is really important.

I found that properly weight.. we could/did shoot the MG42 off of it all the time with no issues. Not supported stability is a problem.

Yes - I also have watched a friend with a mg42 with a Stock (As it was originally designed), and have no problem on a MG3 AA Tripod. I don't have a stock, only a set of original set of spades, and have loaded .50 cal cans of "Shot" on all 3 corners and observed a desire to rollover. Spreading the legs helps but isn't a solution, because the gun is much lower. That is why I now have one of these (A MG3 HD copy).

 

[audiophil2]

I have the much heavier duty version. The AA versions are not stable.

 

[brucea4]

Anyone know where I can get a AA tripod & can holder for the M60?