Dummy Kit Installation Instructions
This installation guide is under copyright and is provided for the specific purpose of aiding in the proper installation of the kit. No other permission is extended. Reproduction of the information contained in the guide ( including electronic or photographical means ) is strictly forbidden without prior written approval.
Please see our notes on installing our kits to work against receivers that have the wider op rod rail such as Fulton, Armscorp and some Springfield Inc receivers at the bottom of this page. For details on how to get this measurement, Please see the FAQ page.
Assembly instructions for our DIW kits.
Removal of the nub on the bottom of the sear release is necessary in order to place the "U" shaped base properly. Once this nub id removed, use a small drop of super glue gel to temporarily secure the base to the sear release. The front edge of the "U" shaped base should be centered and flush with the front of the sear release.
Hold firmly in place until glue is dry. Now the assembly can be placed in a vice for welding. Two welds are necessary. One bead across the face joining the two parts and one tack weld inside the wings of the Base. Grind or file the front bead flush. Also grind the tack weld in order to ensure that it does not stick out past the wings of the base nor stick past the bottom of same.
Install the shaft and either button or switch with spring to complete the assembly. Once that is done, for installation into the stock, follow the directions below.
INSTALLING HAWK'S M-14 DUMMY SELECTOR KITTM
This procedure is for installing the full version kit on a M14/M1A type receiver. Installing the Dummy Kit on various types of M14 (or variant) receivers may or may not require the amount of modification in the parts or components of the kit as described within this procedure. Disregard what does not apply to your specific application. This procedure is created as a general guideline in properly installing the Full Version of the Dummy Kit.
The Full Version Kit includes:
(1) Fabricated selector lock assembly (selector base*)
(1) Connector Arm
(2) Screws*
(4) Washers for use as shims if needed
*if desired, you can purchase (2) Screw Anchors at your local hardware store ( for those who would choose to use them on synthetic stocks)
Equipment Used in Installation:
Standard Drill (any type will work)
Screw Driver (med. phillips head)
Screw Driver (sm. flat head)
Dremel Tool or metal file
Shims if needed to raise the base. (These can easily be made from a soda can or you can use the included washers.)
Please be careful as in any installation, We cannot be responsible for any damage that might occur to you or your firearm that should be as a result of YOU attempting to install this kit into your rifle. If you are not up to the technical aspect of this procedure, then e-mail me and we can maybe make arrangements to have it installed for you. There will be a nominal charge to have it installed plus shipping of the Stock. The turnaround time would
depend on how busy the shop was at the time of request.
Please see our notes on installing our kits to work against receivers that have the wider op rod rail such as Fulton, Armscorp and some Springfield Inc receivers at the bottom of this page. For details on how to get this measurement, Please see the FAQ page.
Assembly instructions for our DIW kits.
Removal of the nub on the bottom of the sear release is necessary in order to place the "U" shaped base properly. Once this nub id removed, use a small drop of super glue gel to temporarily secure the base to the sear release. The front edge of the "U" shaped base should be centered and flush with the front of the sear release.
Hold firmly in place until glue is dry. Now the assembly can be placed in a vice for welding. Two welds are necessary. One bead across the face joining the two parts and one tack weld inside the wings of the Base. Grind or file the front bead flush. Also grind the tack weld in order to ensure that it does not stick out past the wings of the base nor stick past the bottom of same.
Install the shaft and either button or switch with spring to complete the assembly. Once that is done, for installation into the stock, follow the directions below.
INSTALLING HAWK'S M-14 DUMMY SELECTOR KITTM
This procedure is for installing the full version kit on a M14/M1A type receiver. Installing the Dummy Kit on various types of M14 (or variant) receivers may or may not require the amount of modification in the parts or components of the kit as described within this procedure. Disregard what does not apply to your specific application. This procedure is created as a general guideline in properly installing the Full Version of the Dummy Kit.
The Full Version Kit includes:
(1) Fabricated selector lock assembly (selector base*)
(1) Connector Arm
(2) Screws*
(4) Washers for use as shims if needed
*if desired, you can purchase (2) Screw Anchors at your local hardware store ( for those who would choose to use them on synthetic stocks)
Equipment Used in Installation:
Standard Drill (any type will work)
Screw Driver (med. phillips head)
Screw Driver (sm. flat head)
Dremel Tool or metal file
Shims if needed to raise the base. (These can easily be made from a soda can or you can use the included washers.)
Please be careful as in any installation, We cannot be responsible for any damage that might occur to you or your firearm that should be as a result of YOU attempting to install this kit into your rifle. If you are not up to the technical aspect of this procedure, then e-mail me and we can maybe make arrangements to have it installed for you. There will be a nominal charge to have it installed plus shipping of the Stock. The turnaround time would
depend on how busy the shop was at the time of request.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION; No modification of the receiver, trigger group, or any other parts on the action are required for fitting Hawk's M14 Dummy Kits TM. All modifications are limited to the kit or the stock.
Note: The Connector arm has a lug in the back about center. This lug needs to be removed prior to installing the kit.
U.S.G.I. M14 receivers had the op rod dismount notch in the center of the receiver. The lug on back of the connector arm filled in the gap left after the op rod was installed. This was to assist in keeping the op rod from jumping out of the track during cycling.
Now that the center lug has been removed the installation can begin.
Before you handle your rifle, you should take the "Selector Base" and Connector Arm and play with it to see how it goes together... it is simple but a bit tricky if you have never done this before. When you are satisfied that you
understand the relationship of these two pieces to each other, then proceed...
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION; No modification of the receiver, trigger group, or any other parts on the action are required for fitting Hawk's M14 Dummy Kits TM. All modifications are limited to the kit or the stock.
Note: The Connector arm has a lug in the back about center. This lug needs to be removed prior to installing the kit.
U.S.G.I. M14 receivers had the op rod dismount notch in the center of the receiver. The lug on back of the connector arm filled in the gap left after the op rod was installed. This was to assist in keeping the op rod from jumping out of the track during cycling.
Now that the center lug has been removed the installation can begin.
Before you handle your rifle, you should take the "Selector Base" and Connector Arm and play with it to see how it goes together... it is simple but a bit tricky if you have never done this before. When you are satisfied that you
understand the relationship of these two pieces to each other, then proceed...
Insure that the firearm is UNLOADED and SAFE to handle.
Disassemble the firearm as prescribed in your manual into the (3) main basic components of the M14/M1A; the STOCK, the RECEIVER/BARREL assembly and the TRIGGER group. At the beginning, we are only interested in the stock, put the other two sections away for now.
Disassemble the firearm as prescribed in your manual into the (3) main basic components of the M14/M1A; the STOCK, the RECEIVER/BARREL assembly and the TRIGGER group. At the beginning, we are only interested in the stock, put the other two sections away for now.
Start with lining up the "Selector base*" inside of the stock (inside the selector cutout). This fitting does not
require the Connector Arm to be attached.
require the Connector Arm to be attached.
Mark the location of the screws. (Use an awl or something with a long slender tip, ice pick, etc. to mark the location of each screw)
** NOTE ** Make sure that the "Selector base*" is sufficiently at the rear of the cutout to clear the rear corner of the op rod rail when the Receiver is placed in the stock. You may need to shim the base in order to raise the kit up on some stocks due to slight differences in stock manufacturing process.
Once this is completed and you are satisfied with the alignment of the "Selector Base*", drill two pilot holes for the screws (use the smallest bit that you have first (5/64" or smaller), then a 3/32" bit for the final pass). Using
progressively larger bits, help to prevent the fiberglass synthetic from cracking. Be careful!
Once this is completed and you are satisfied with the alignment of the "Selector Base*", drill two pilot holes for the screws (use the smallest bit that you have first (5/64" or smaller), then a 3/32" bit for the final pass). Using
progressively larger bits, help to prevent the fiberglass synthetic from cracking. Be careful!
Assemble the "Selector Base*" and the Connector Arm together. Screw the base into the pilot holes. When completed, It should look like this
The connector arm has a lip that will prevent it from springing past the top of the stock.
Now, take the Receiver/Barrel assembly and fit to the stock for first fit. DO NOT FORCE IT INTO THE STOCK! Many receivers, at this point, will install without any modification. If the receiver does not drop in as normal, DO NOT PANIC! Carefully, look for any point of contact that might be preventing the receiver from dropping in like normal. The following, point out common areas that may contact and prevent the receiver from dropping in to the stock.
** NOTE ** the Op Rod Spring Guide Retaining Pin may contact the forward part of the connector arm. If it does, the connector arm will need to be trimmed.
Hold the receiver as close to the stock and connector arm to see if there is any contact between the Op Rod Spring Guide Retaining Pin and the inner area of the Connector Arm. If you see any contact here, remove the Receiver/Barrel Assembly and mark the point of contact.
** NOTE ** the Op Rod Spring Guide Retaining Pin may contact the forward part of the connector arm. If it does, the connector arm will need to be trimmed.
Hold the receiver as close to the stock and connector arm to see if there is any contact between the Op Rod Spring Guide Retaining Pin and the inner area of the Connector Arm. If you see any contact here, remove the Receiver/Barrel Assembly and mark the point of contact.
If the Op Rod Spring Guide Pin contacts the Connector Arm then it will require some modification. Take your Dremel tool with the "cutter" blade and make two cuts. See picture for before and after... The "after" is on the left
and the original is on the "right".
Not Shown is the removal of the center lug of the connector arm which can be done with a grinder or dremel tool cutting wheel, which must be done before final installation of the dummy kit.
and the original is on the "right".
Not Shown is the removal of the center lug of the connector arm which can be done with a grinder or dremel tool cutting wheel, which must be done before final installation of the dummy kit.
Grind the "cut" areas smooth of burrs. Be careful to not damage anywhere that will exposed after the rifle is re-assembled.
After that is completed or if there is NO metal contact there, check the rear of the Op Rod Rail for contact with the Selector Base*.
** NOTE ** if the rear of the Op Rod Rail contacts the "selector base*", then the part of the "selector base" touching, should be ground off. DO NOT MODIFY THE RECEIVER.
After that is completed or if there is NO metal contact there, check the rear of the Op Rod Rail for contact with the Selector Base*.
** NOTE ** if the rear of the Op Rod Rail contacts the "selector base*", then the part of the "selector base" touching, should be ground off. DO NOT MODIFY THE RECEIVER.
Again, using the Dremel tool and the sanding wheel, carefully grind off small amounts of metal from the "selector base*", just enough to clear the rear of the Op Rod Rail.
The top left picture points to the rear of the Op Rod Rail, the top right picture shows the relationship of how the point of contact, if any, can be checked . The bottom left picture shows a modified "selector base*" (above) and an original (below), the bottom right picture shows a modified selector base installed.
When you are satisfied that your Receiver/Barrel assembly will clear the "selector base*" and the connector arm, then we are ready to re-assemble the rifle.
Take the Receiver/Barrel assembly and fit to the stock as normal, when the receiver gets close to the connector arm, it may be necessary to insert a small flat blade screw driver to hold the connector arm in place as the receiver is mated to the stock...
When you are satisfied that your Receiver/Barrel assembly will clear the "selector base*" and the connector arm, then we are ready to re-assemble the rifle.
Take the Receiver/Barrel assembly and fit to the stock as normal, when the receiver gets close to the connector arm, it may be necessary to insert a small flat blade screw driver to hold the connector arm in place as the receiver is mated to the stock...
When this is done, you are done, that's it... replace the Trigger group and you are finished!
It should look awesome and be secure as heck!
This is what it looks like after the installation is complete.
For Installation on a Sage EBR stock, see our Sage Installation Page
Note: In some Armscorp, Fulton Armory and later model Springfield installations it may be necessary to cut the connector arm just behind where the op rod rail makes contact when installing the Receiver/Barrel Assembly. This is not always necessary depending on what type stock the kit is installed in. An alternative to cutting the connector arm, would be to modify the stock to allow the front end of the connector arm to still sit in the stock while allowing it to pass along side the receiver op rod rail. This is due to the width (thickness) of the op rod rail on the above mentioned receivers. To determine the width of the op rod rail, please consult the frequent questions page.
Please see photo of the shortened connector arm at the bottom of the page
Note: When installing the shortened connector arm version of the kit, it may sometimes be necessary, depending on which make receiver you are mating it to, to do some additional fitting of the base as sometimes the base is set back too far and some metal needs to be removed from the front of the base. This can easily be done with a dremmel tool. It may also be necessary to put shims beneath the base in order to raise the kit on some stocks so that the connector arm piece lays flat on the stock shelf. Once the kit is fitted, use the nail to secure the rear of the shortened connector arm to the stock. Set the nail flush or lower than the surface of the connector arm.
*Please also take note that due to production changes, the pictures here show a \different base, and some simple modifications to the current bases may be necessary (such as rounding the corners). The new production kits are a little different in design in that they no longer are press fit, which will allow for a little movement in the event the op rod comes in contact with the connector during cycling. The only part that is not made of "demilled" USGI parts is the base.
Note: A special thanks goes out to Tom Okamura of Hawaii who graciously spent his time
in creating this installation guide. Tom is a M-14 / M1A rifle enthusiast and good friend.
Rifle used for display: Springfield Armory "Loaded" Receiver and related hardware.
Stock used for display: Whamo Camo's synthetic "Desert" "Cammie" stock with selector cutout.
Copyright © 2002 - 2013 SparrowHawk Stocks
This installation guide is under copyright and is provided for the specific purpose of aiding in the proper installation of the kit. No other permission is extended. Reproduction of the information contained in the guide ( including electronic or photo-graphical means ) is strictly forbidden without prior written approval.
"AMBI" kit note: As all M14 Stocks are not created equal, it may be necessary to add shims beneath the base plate in order to ensure that there is no interference with between the kit and the trigger system.
For Installation on a Sage EBR stock, see our Sage Installation Page
Note: In some Armscorp, Fulton Armory and later model Springfield installations it may be necessary to cut the connector arm just behind where the op rod rail makes contact when installing the Receiver/Barrel Assembly. This is not always necessary depending on what type stock the kit is installed in. An alternative to cutting the connector arm, would be to modify the stock to allow the front end of the connector arm to still sit in the stock while allowing it to pass along side the receiver op rod rail. This is due to the width (thickness) of the op rod rail on the above mentioned receivers. To determine the width of the op rod rail, please consult the frequent questions page.
Please see photo of the shortened connector arm at the bottom of the page
Note: When installing the shortened connector arm version of the kit, it may sometimes be necessary, depending on which make receiver you are mating it to, to do some additional fitting of the base as sometimes the base is set back too far and some metal needs to be removed from the front of the base. This can easily be done with a dremmel tool. It may also be necessary to put shims beneath the base in order to raise the kit on some stocks so that the connector arm piece lays flat on the stock shelf. Once the kit is fitted, use the nail to secure the rear of the shortened connector arm to the stock. Set the nail flush or lower than the surface of the connector arm.
*Please also take note that due to production changes, the pictures here show a \different base, and some simple modifications to the current bases may be necessary (such as rounding the corners). The new production kits are a little different in design in that they no longer are press fit, which will allow for a little movement in the event the op rod comes in contact with the connector during cycling. The only part that is not made of "demilled" USGI parts is the base.
Note: A special thanks goes out to Tom Okamura of Hawaii who graciously spent his time
in creating this installation guide. Tom is a M-14 / M1A rifle enthusiast and good friend.
Rifle used for display: Springfield Armory "Loaded" Receiver and related hardware.
Stock used for display: Whamo Camo's synthetic "Desert" "Cammie" stock with selector cutout.
Copyright © 2002 - 2013 SparrowHawk Stocks
This installation guide is under copyright and is provided for the specific purpose of aiding in the proper installation of the kit. No other permission is extended. Reproduction of the information contained in the guide ( including electronic or photo-graphical means ) is strictly forbidden without prior written approval.
"AMBI" kit note: As all M14 Stocks are not created equal, it may be necessary to add shims beneath the base plate in order to ensure that there is no interference with between the kit and the trigger system.
How to determine if shims are needed.
Once the kit is installed, without installing the action, place the trigger group in the stock liner with the hammer in the "home" position. While holding the trigger group in place, move the hammer backwards as if going to the "cocked" position. If no part of the trigger group makes contact with any part of the kit, then you should not need to shim the kit. If contact is made, then either use the washers (included) as shims or remove material from the kit with a Dremel tool, which ever works best.
Instructions updated to include the removal of the center lug on the back of the connector arm. 10 July 2014
Once the kit is installed, without installing the action, place the trigger group in the stock liner with the hammer in the "home" position. While holding the trigger group in place, move the hammer backwards as if going to the "cocked" position. If no part of the trigger group makes contact with any part of the kit, then you should not need to shim the kit. If contact is made, then either use the washers (included) as shims or remove material from the kit with a Dremel tool, which ever works best.
Instructions updated to include the removal of the center lug on the back of the connector arm. 10 July 2014
Notes on installing the kit for use with receivers that have the wider op rod rail........
Receivers with a op rod rail wider than 5/16 of an inch does not mean that the kit cannot be installed. However, with that being said, there may be some challenges that may need to be addressed, such as further modifying the connector arm and the possible minor removal of some wood on the inside of the stock to facilitate moving the kit further outward so that it bypasses the op rod rail properly. The possible modifications that may be necessary to the connector arm would be the removal of material from the rear of the rod portion that connects the rear and front portions of the connector arm. Warning: this is NOT for those who are not mechanically inclined and do not have experience with a basic file or Dremel tool.
See Additional Instructions page for this installation in detail.
ALSO: FOR INSTALLING A KIT IN A STOCK CUTOUT FOR A REAR LUGGED RECEIVER,
The kit may be installed with only one screw (the forward one) as the con arm is spring loaded. When the front screw is tightened down it compresses the spring and plunger. Simply cut the rear part of the base off where it meets the modified sear release. A little JB weld under the base is recommended but optional. Just make sure you clean up any slag before it hardens.
Receivers with a op rod rail wider than 5/16 of an inch does not mean that the kit cannot be installed. However, with that being said, there may be some challenges that may need to be addressed, such as further modifying the connector arm and the possible minor removal of some wood on the inside of the stock to facilitate moving the kit further outward so that it bypasses the op rod rail properly. The possible modifications that may be necessary to the connector arm would be the removal of material from the rear of the rod portion that connects the rear and front portions of the connector arm. Warning: this is NOT for those who are not mechanically inclined and do not have experience with a basic file or Dremel tool.
See Additional Instructions page for this installation in detail.
ALSO: FOR INSTALLING A KIT IN A STOCK CUTOUT FOR A REAR LUGGED RECEIVER,
The kit may be installed with only one screw (the forward one) as the con arm is spring loaded. When the front screw is tightened down it compresses the spring and plunger. Simply cut the rear part of the base off where it meets the modified sear release. A little JB weld under the base is recommended but optional. Just make sure you clean up any slag before it hardens.