Awhile ago I was trying to decide if I wanted a Prod or a 1720T and was weighing the merits of both here on the forum with help from members when Milehighairgunner suggested I just convert my Maximus. He sent me a photo of a members Discovery that had been converted. I did some research here and on other forums and started gathering parts. I used a Prod grip assembly, hammer, end cap. Other than having to drill and tap the end cap for the rear trigger assembly mounting screw everything just bolted together making a long barrel pistol. Next I added a Prod forearm that required drilling and tapping a new mounting hole because the gauged are mounted slightly different. I used a Maximus barrel band for the forearm forward mounting screw base. I cut the barrel band part off so there would be no pressure on the barrel to effect accuracy. I think the gun will look better with a longer forearm cut from a Maximus stock but haven't gotten that far yet. Then I added a RAI stock adapter with a Trinity Force stock and buffer tube to complete the carbine. Then a GEO LDC and Hawke 2-7x32 scope. I got the shorter stock carbine with pistol grip I wanted that weighs in at 6 lb 10 oz.
FYI here is a quick cost rundown. Crossman $116, Pyramid Air $89, AR15 Discount $48, GEO LDC $28, Maximus $150 =$431 + scope. I'm sure I re-invented the wheel with this build but it was fun to do and I can't wait for the weather to break so I can start putting some pellets downrange with it. .
FYI here is a quick cost rundown. Crossman $116, Pyramid Air $89, AR15 Discount $48, GEO LDC $28, Maximus $150 =$431 + scope. I'm sure I re-invented the wheel with this build but it was fun to do and I can't wait for the weather to break so I can start putting some pellets downrange with it. .
