WelshAndy Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 Evening all, purchased a lovely mk70 but it has manual safety... I see that there is a way to convert with a bar and pin. Is it a specialist gun smith job, or could one diy? Thanks in advance Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 It can be a DIY job, depends on your capability. I think Brownells stock the bits you will need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) Thanks... pretty handy with stuff - although YouTube usually have videos to follow... no such luck with this piece. I know where to source the bits.. just not sure where to fit them. Thanks again Andy Edited March 23, 2019 by WelshAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jking Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 I seem to remember seeing a YouTube video on how to convert the MK38 to allow barrel selection using the safety slider. That may well give you an idea of some of the work involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Yeah seen that one 👍🏻 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 You can get the bits and fit them your self if you are capable of stripping half the action and adjusting the throws . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 I think I’m pretty capable... a diagram would be handy tho 😂 I’ve ordered the bits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 17 hours ago, WelshAndy said: Thanks... pretty handy with stuff - although YouTube usually have videos to follow... no such luck with this piece. I know where to source the bits.. just not sure where to fit them. Thanks again Andy Just a thought......try looking on youtube for converting a Browning manual safe gun to an auto safe? I don't know but are they not virtually the same gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thanks but all ready tried that 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Or......you could just keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot? 🙂 Sorry, but it’s been screaming out to be said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Scully said: Or......you could just keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot? 🙂 Sorry, but it’s been screaming out to be said. Why that comment?! I’ve been shooting with an auto safety gun for 20 years. I like the added safety... Do you know what I’ve been screaming to say about this forum for a long time.... to many people with negative judgemental comments. If I want to convert my gun, who are you to tell me that I should keep my finger off the trigger till ready to shoot. I’m experienced enough thank you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 It wasn’t meant to be a negative judgemental comment, hence the smiley. If you want to convert your gun then I’m not telling you not to do it; you should do as you feel. Personally I’ve never used a safety on any shotgun or rifle; there’s absolutely no need for a safety on a shotgun. It’s just an observation. Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Understood. For me I suppose it’s habbit, whether live quarry or clay.. safety off, mount, shoot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fair enough. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) One point not all Miroku's were machined to take a auto safe . I dont know if this model is or isn't . I never bothered with specific models as mechanical they are the same and as a gunsmith thats all that really mattered . If it is not made for simple conversion then it can be done but it is really a job for someone with the experience to do it as it involves removal of metal , drilling in the correct place , making the activating rod and taking wood from the inside of the stock head . Edited March 24, 2019 by Gunman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshAndy Posted March 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thanks gunman, I did read that if it’s not as simple as plug and play I won’t be doing it. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 hello, i have preferred an auto safety on shotguns since i started shooting, i think it is just a matter of personal choice, i have just bought my new and last shotgun from 2 that i looked at both were ideal but only one had auto safety catch, as a side note i did ask how much would it be to have done on the other gun, £100 plus vat, hope you get sorted Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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