1st AK build in progress...

[bigbore]

and what a pain in the ass!


At least the hard parts are done, but I had a lot of help.


http://www.adcofirearms.com/junkpics/akbuild.jpg

[Thors ~ Hammer]

Almost there looks like you got the hard part done. What kind of finish will you put on the gun when its done?

[bigbore]

Almost there looks like you got the hard part done. What kind of finish will you put on the gun when its done?


Its getting sand blasted and dropped in the parkerizing tank tomorrow.

[Templar]

Going to be an AKS-74?

[bigbore]

gonna be one of them little barreled rifles.:)

[Templar]

gonna be one of them little barreled rifles.:)


.........oooohhh.....blasty...I like it! :D

[SuicideHz]

A little '74 so you can put your YHM can on it?

[bigbore]

A little '74 so you can put your YHM can on it?

The can stays on the 16".


Heres the receiver parkerized.
http://www.adcofirearms.com/junkpics/parked_ak.jpg


Hopefully I'll get it assembled by this weekend. A friend is actually doing all the work while I watch and learn. I learned I dont want to mess with these myself;)

[bigbore]

All done, and shoots minute of bowling pin at 50yds.

http://www.adcofirearms.com/junkpics/krink_done.jpg


I have no intention of ever doing this again, but I have a new appreciation for those who do build these things. The guy who did the assembly work did a great job. He even drilled out 2 rivets because he didnt like the way they went in. Its just an AK, I would have left them, but he wanted it to look nice. After its all done, I can see why.

[Templar]

Beautiful!

Yup, building an AK is a lot different than assembling an AR.

[SuicideHz]

I really like it with the darker wood. I'm really not keen on the blonde or light wood a lot of people like to put on those.

[ArchAngel]

Looks good - that was pretty fast all-in-all.

[Al U. 5811]

Darker looks awesome. I wish I had the faintest idea of how to build one of those.

[Templar]

Darker looks awesome. I wish I had the faintest idea of how to build one of those.


http://www.akforum.net/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=7

[Al U. 5811]

Thanks. Registered.

[Templar]

Thanks. Registered.


No problem. I just activated your account, you're good to go.

[Al U. 5811]

Thanks. I've wanted a "Krink" ever since I handled one in Iraq, although that wasn't the best example I'm sure.

[VA_Dinger]

Wow it turned out looking great.

Krinks must be fun as hell.

[Templar]

They're a weee blasty, but not as bad as you'd expect....the lower pressure of the 5.45mm compared to a 5.56mm makes a difference.

They are FUN! :D

[M4arc]

Wow Steve, that turned out great!

[Forest]

I'm not an AK guy, but that sure looks pretty. Nice Job!

[Boom]

Wow that came out great. Nice toy Steve.

[SuicideHz]

I just signed up Templar. I'm not quite digging the style of the forum though. Brings back bad memories... :D

[Al U. 5811]

OK. I really want one of these. I have no idea how to build one and to be totally honest would not attempt it. so the questions are; Who could build it? What parts kit is recommended? Can it be built, shipped to me and w/ a fake can to be worn until I can get it SBR'ed? And last, about how much $$ to build?

Thanks in advance.

[Templar]

OK. I really want one of these. I have no idea how to build one and to be totally honest would not attempt it. so the questions are; Who could build it? What parts kit is recommended? Can it be built, shipped to me and w/ a fake can to be worn until I can get it SBR'ed? And last, about how much $$ to build?

Thanks in advance.

You can certainly have it built with a fake can on it so you don't have to SBR it.....

Get a kit:

http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?productid=16231&cat=254&page=1


Get a receiver.......I'd wait on the DCI AKS-74 receivers, they're almost out:

http://www.nodakspud.com/page2.htm

If you're going to have it built as a standard rifle, you'll need some US parts so it's considered a US manufactured rifle.

Receiver
Hammer
Trigger
Disconnector
Pistol grip
Gas piston


There are some really good smiths out there who do great work on AK's.

I'd add Derek Huffman at Arizona Expert Arms to this list:

http://www.akforum.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19

You're probably looking at between $1500-$2000.00 for the completed rifle.

Hope that helps.

[Al U. 5811]

Templar, thanks again. I'm assuming the $1500-$2000 est. was including a parts kit? If so KVar sells several kits. Which one would be the best to use? This gun would be strictly a shooter, not wall hanger.

[Templar]

The kit I linked to is the standard 5.45mm Krink, which is what I'd use. You'll need to scrounge a trigger guard from somewhere, ask your smith where to look.

The price I threw out should include buying the kit and parts and then labor.

We need pics when you get yours running! :cool:

[Al U. 5811]

I'd def. provide pix. I might get another '74 as a shooter to hold me until then. What would you recommend as a starter that is gtg as is? Thanks again.

[Templar]

Al......see this thread....

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=780

[bigbore]

last change

http://www.adcofirearms.com/junkpics/blackkrink.jpg

[Templar]

Very sexy.......the heat shields in the forend should be a lot better than the laminated wood.

[bigbore]

one more addition

http://www.adcofirearms.com/images/quietkrink.jpg