So I got an aim surplus flyer in my email, I was looking at 7.62x39 ammo and I stumbled upon the stripped 1903a3 receivers they had for $129. I bought a nice 1903 from a forum member about a month ago, but figured hey I need an a3 too... So I bought one, and a 1903a3 parts kit from Sarco. All I need is a barrel and stockset.

I just want a historical shooter. Doesn't need to be all correct, ect.. Just a nice piece of history I can shoot and hand down to the kids / grandkids. So I am looking at a criterion barrel and cmp stock set. I assume the Criterion barrels are GTG, and the same for the stock sets?

I have built M14s and Garands from barreled receivers, so I assume I'd be able to handle this, but I'm not sure Tim barrels 1903s, and don't know who else I would send it too...

So I'm thinking of just sending my receiver and parts to the CMP custom shop to have them install the barrel and stock set (from their inventory) and assemble the whole thing. Good idea?

Thoughts..

Justin