Sterling mags, parts & accessories sources

SARose · Feb 11, 2013

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geavlaw · Sep 22, 2013

Sterling Chamber lengths

All:

Collecting the brass from one of our recent outings we noticed "bulging" with the 9mm cases such that their suitability for reloading was probably compromised. We went back and shot both the MK-IV and V after thorough cleanings and the bulging was not as noticeable. However, we also noticed that the casings did not sit fully down into the barrel. We checked many of the Sterling barrels, including NIB barrels from the Sterling factory, and none of them allowed the round to seat fully down in the barrel. Looks like this design is intentional, but never would have thought it was designed that way, unless it is to ensure extraction in full auto, etc. Thoughts? Comments?

Thanks!

Traveler · Sep 23, 2013

It's normal for open bolt sub-guns to have a short chamber.

Slightly bulged cases are not unusual,, especially with reloads. A Lee Factory Crimp Die will resize them most of the time.

geavlaw · May 11, 2014

Talking with John Andrewski he confirmed that the Sterling is designed such that the case does not sit all the way down in the barrel, which helps account for its superb reliability.

Traveler · Dec 23, 2015

Firing Pin Tang / Striker for Semi-Auto Sterlings

Since these have unavailable for a while, I had some made. I know some of you have been looking for them also, so I got few extras. PM me if need one.

kanewtervalve · Dec 23, 2015

Traveler said:
Since these have unavailable for a while, I had some made. I know some of you have been looking for them also, so I got few extras. PM me if need one.

PM sent for 2.

Traveler · Dec 31, 2015

Some better pictures of the striker/tang.

The stainless steel firing in the pictures is available here - http://www.ironsightprecision.com/sterling-smg-firing-pin/