PDA

View Full Version : 1st AK build in progress...


bigbore
08-28-06, 00:36
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
08-28-06, 00:39
Almost there looks like you got the hard part done. What kind of finish will you put on the gun when its done?
bigbore
08-28-06, 00:44
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.
TOrrock
08-28-06, 00:52
Going to be an AKS-74?
bigbore
08-28-06, 10:34
gonna be one of them little barreled rifles.:)
TOrrock
08-28-06, 14:07
gonna be one of them little barreled rifles.:)


.........oooohhh.....blasty...I like it! :D
SuicideHz
08-28-06, 14:40
A little '74 so you can put your YHM can on it?
bigbore
08-28-06, 15:38
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
08-30-06, 17:15
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.
TOrrock
08-30-06, 17:18
Beautiful!

Yup, building an AK is a lot different than assembling an AR.
SuicideHz
08-30-06, 17:25
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
08-30-06, 18:59
Looks good - that was pretty fast all-in-all.
Al U. 5811
08-31-06, 22:13
Darker looks awesome. I wish I had the faintest idea of how to build one of those.
TOrrock
08-31-06, 22:18
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
09-01-06, 00:13
Thanks. Registered.
TOrrock
09-01-06, 00:17
Thanks. Registered.


No problem. I just activated your account, you're good to go.
Al U. 5811
09-01-06, 01:46
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
09-01-06, 05:23
Wow it turned out looking great.

Krinks must be fun as hell.
TOrrock
09-01-06, 08:02
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
09-01-06, 08:09
Wow Steve, that turned out great!
Forest
09-01-06, 08:10
I'm not an AK guy, but that sure looks pretty. Nice Job!
Boom
09-01-06, 10:48
Wow that came out great. Nice toy Steve.
SuicideHz
09-01-06, 12:38
I just signed up Templar. I'm not quite digging the style of the forum though. Brings back bad memories... :D
Al U. 5811
09-04-06, 20:14
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.
TOrrock
09-04-06, 20:36
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
09-05-06, 01:17
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.
TOrrock
09-05-06, 01:46
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
09-05-06, 02:41
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.
TOrrock
09-05-06, 08:30
Al......see this thread....

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=780
bigbore
09-07-06, 19:32
last change

http://www.adcofirearms.com/junkpics/blackkrink.jpg
TOrrock
09-07-06, 19:36
Very sexy.......the heat shields in the forend should be a lot better than the laminated wood.
bigbore
10-13-06, 19:07
one more addition

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