Improving my PSA Spiker

Published on March 12, 2024
Duration: 0:39

This video details the process of adding a cleaning kit trapdoor to a PSA Spiker rifle. Initially, the rifle lacked the expected feature, but the stock was found to be pre-cut. A replacement Chinese buttplate was sourced and installed with minor fitting required.

Quick Summary

The PSA Spiker stock is often pre-cut for a cleaning kit. You can add a trapdoor by sourcing an original Chinese Type 56 buttplate assembly from surplus dealers and installing it, which may require minor fitting with a hammer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Complaint: Missing Trapdoor
  2. 00:10Discovery: Stock is Pre-Cut
  3. 00:16Sourcing Parts: Chinese Buttplate
  4. 00:24Installation: Fitting the Buttplate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a PSA Spiker rifle be modified to include a cleaning kit compartment?

Yes, the PSA Spiker stock is often pre-cut to accommodate a cleaning kit. You can source an original Chinese Type 56 buttplate and trapdoor assembly from surplus dealers and install it, potentially requiring minor fitting.

Where can I find parts to add a cleaning kit trapdoor to a PSA Spiker?

Surplus firearm parts dealers, such as Desert Fox Sales, are good sources for original Chinese Type 56 buttplates and trapdoor assemblies needed for this modification.

What tools are needed to install a trapdoor buttplate on a PSA Spiker?

Basic gunsmithing tools are required. You'll need to remove the original buttplate and install the new one. A hammer, possibly a dead-blow type, might be necessary for minor 'percussive hand fitting' to seat the new buttplate correctly.

What is the typical caliber and barrel length of a PSA Spiker rifle?

The PSA Spiker is typically chambered in 7.62x39mm. It usually features a barrel length of approximately 16.3 inches, making it a rifle variant.

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