[mjlynch71]

I need to know what type of pintle socket I need to use the M2HB cradle with the can holder. I need to get this part first then the cradle. What is a good price for a used cradle. I will build my own mount but need the pintle socket to build from. Thanks, Jerod

 

[panaceabeachbum]

I bought a new but slightly neglected cradle and can holder on ebay for $300, BMG Parts and ebay both have sockets, looks like cradles range anywhere from $250-$350 currently http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/361386110169?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

 

[svt40]

Sarco had the Israeli M23 mounts for $125 Needed some work but was worth it.


This is a thread where i show how to take it apart and repair.
http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=198458

 

[Waorani]

The 50 cradles like the M23 use what's typically referred to a vehicle or pedestal mount socket. Be careful as many of those available are intended for display mounts and not for shooting. Cleaning out cabinets last year I came across several M23 cradles/can holders I didn't remember having so may be peddling a couple of them one of these days.

 

[panaceabeachbum]

Waorani is correct, there are Made in India sockets that seem to be ok for display and 1919 use that run about $100 and real sockets suitable for live 50 fire that seem to run over $200

 

[ScottD]

While Ive never seen one in person, the 'Made in India' pintles and mounts are made of pot metal and will not stand up to sustained firing. Im a cheap SOB, but after reading a few reviews of these products, they appear to be made solely for the reenacting and parade crowd.

 

[panaceabeachbum]

I have one of the indian ones, its definatley cast iron, but I havent fired the 50 from it, but have fired m60 and 1919 with no problems

I was told the current US made ones are nodular iron, cast steel, and are x-rayed for inclusions and voids

 

[svt40]

As far as I know no one is reproducing the M23 mounts.

The D38579 fork is the one that is heavily reproduced and the one you need to be careful with when live firing (the repros).

 

[panaceabeachbum]

The repro we are referring to is the socket.

Here is a Repro made in India
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pedestal-So...ash=item2a5b6668ff:g:K4AAAOSwLVZVr9MW&vxp=mtr

 

[mjlynch71]

cradle

Let me know if anyone has one for sale around the first of the year. Thanks, Jerod