Ask Ian: Good Bullpup Conversions
Ian from Forgotten Weapons discusses the inherent difficulties and practical shortcomings of bullpup firearm conversions. He explains that true bullpup designs require specific engineering for reliable ambidextrous ejection, which is typically compromised in conversions. Furthermore, creating a functional bullpup trigger mechanism and mounting sights effectively are significant challenges that often result in "kludges" rather than genuinely useful firearms when converting standard rifles. The video is a direct response to a viewer question about useful bullpup conversions.













