G36C Transformation

As I mentioned in my previous post, I got a new stock and foregrip for the G36C for Christmas. Installation of both pieces was rather straightforward.

The foregrip is simply installed by loosening two flat-headed screws on one side of the grip, placing the grip on the rail and re-tightening the screws. The top of the grip actually separates into two individual pieces to allow installation even on a rail where you could not slide it on, which is a pretty handy feature in my opinion.

The stock installation is almost as straightforward. To remove the old stock, you simply push out the axle pin inside the hinge. I used a large allen wrench to do the job. Once the pin is removed, the stock can be pulled off, and the new stock put in its place. I found it easiest install the new one with the gun lying on its side and the stock folded about halfway. That way it's simple to line up the holes of the stock with the ones on the gun in order to reinsert the pin.

The new stock is manufactured by DBoys, so it's not an entirely solid fit on the JG made G36C. There are two things which require attention.

First, the pin holes on the stock are large enough for the pin to actually fall straight through it, so I wrapped some electrical tape around the pin to enlarge the diameter slightly. This also helped with the issue of the stock swinging back and forth completely freely once unlocked. With a tighter pin, there's some friction and the stock wont' flail around if you accidentally let go of it.

Second, the stock will not lock in the folded forward position, because the hole on the side of the stock is too high up compared to the claw protruding from the side of the receiver. This will take some more work to fix. I don't usually run the gun with the stock folded, but being something of a perfectionist, I must make this work, even if only to know it works the way it should.

The stock can be extended through four different settings, the shortest of which actually makes it shorter than the standard stock. The inside is completely hollow, so it could house a huge battery or other items if needed. The hollowness does have a downside, though. Since the material is not exactly heavy duty plastic, the stock also sounds quite, well, hollow. It was also a bit wobbly, but that was easily fixed by applying a few layers of electrical tape on the inside surfaces.

If there was once a problem with the sight picture when using a proper cheek weld with the old stock, that is now completely gone with the new one. The iron sights line up just so when I bring the gun up.

Then again, with the reflex sight on, the problem returns, although with much less severity. Perhaps a lower, tube style red dot sight would work better here. I see a future investment already.

All in all, despite the few issues, I'm more than happy with the new accessories. The grip feels much sturdier and the ability to extend the stock makes for nicer ergonomics all around. Definitely looking forward to fielding this baby as soon as possible.