Author Topic: Encore composite forend (Read 523 times)

powermad · « **on:** October 28, 2004, 08:24:23 AM »

Does anyone know of any company making a wide(say 2 1/2") composite forend for the Encore? I'd love to have a target/varmint style forend for the Encore in a black synthetic. As far as I've seen, the only options are from custom manufacturers in fiberglass and kevlar, and they cost a fortune.

KYODE · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2004, 08:05:47 PM »

check out ol georgia jim. maybe not composite, but laminates, and, or black painted hardwood. his site may not reflect encore models, but he's makin em.

http://www.olegeorgiajim.com/

powermad · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2004, 03:45:02 PM »

I couldn't agree more. You would think that with all of the available barrels and so forth, there would be a greater selection of forends.

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2004, 04:30:50 PM »

hmm maybe go though jim an use not a cheap wood as in junk but a cheep wood that isent good looking that will hold up then have it diped
that might come out very nice

powermad · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2004, 10:06:25 AM »

I am thinking about making a mold and attempting to cast a synthetic forend of my own design. I've made a couple of wood and laminate forends so far. Right now I'm in the process of researching materials for synthetic casting. Probably not going to be very cost efficient though.