SL8 to G36 Conversion Info
This section will describe the over all, basic conversion work that needs to be done to the SL8 to make it compatible with the G36 parts.
More to come as we have progress!
This project has many variations and possibilities… I researched this for quite some time before I started buying parts. ( ok I started to buy parts before I had all the info, but I knew I was going to build something! ) I knew I wanted the G36C configuration for sure, I just didn’t know which way I was going to go about it. Basically the major decision with the HK SL8 to G36 conversion is whether or not to use a “stock block hinge” in the back or to cut off the back of the receiver and “weld” the factory G36 receiver hinge in place. The rest is trivial details and things you would need to do any way to make it work or to make it 922r “compliant”. After considering all the options I am doing the “weld on hinge nub” mod for this gun.
I decided to do the weld on mod because it’s the most realistic looking when completed, I have the means to complete the mod and since the gun will be registered as an SBR ( Short Barreled Rifle ) I don’t need to worry about the serial number location or 922r compliance.
The main goal of this project is to have a G36C clone in semi auto, that is as real or as close to the real thing as possible.
Some of the modifications and info sections to come:
This section will describe the over all, basic conversion work that needs to be done to the SL8 to make it compatible with the G36 parts.
More to come as we have progress!
The main focus of this section is the cutting of the SL8 receiver and fitting of the G36 rear hinge. Also plastic welding, aligning and reinforcing the 2 halves. This is fusing the G36 receiver with the SL8 receiver.
G36weldongallery
More to come as we have progress!
The below images show the start of the side fill in panel and the magwell milled out. I’ll try to post more images later of the exact places to cut, mill and weld. The next step will be to fully sand and finish off the roughness.
G36magwellgalery
More to come as we have progress!
More to come as we have progress!