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Has anyone Built a AK74?

Posted on 11/28/2011 7:17:48 PM PST by Kartographer

Has anyone here on FR ever built a AK from a kit? I was looking at possible adding another AK74 but the prices have gone through the roof. Then I ran across this kit and I was wondering how hard would it be to build?

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30154


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To: OneWingedShark
Correct, one can build non full auto firearms for self, but not to sell them. Some older firearms from the factory never had a SN, the Stevens Model 325 from late 1940s comes to mind. OTOH, I have an original JM Marlin Ballard #5 Pacific (so predates 1882) that is covered with it's SN, to include the wood and even the extractor. Photobucket Photobucket
21 posted on 11/28/2011 8:20:58 PM PST by Sea Parrot (%)
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To: Kartographer

What round does this AK-74 shoot? Is it the standard AK-74 5.45 x 39mm or something else?


22 posted on 11/28/2011 8:27:26 PM PST by Rooivalk
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To: Kartographer
Good link for books on gun law. I have "Gun Laws of America"

http://www.gunlaws.com/

23 posted on 11/28/2011 8:27:48 PM PST by gatex (NRA, JPFO and Gun Owners of America)
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To: Kartographer

You can get a brand new Polish AK74 at Classic Arms for $399.99 with a folding stock. We have a black AK 74. Excellent weapon and superior to the Bulgarian.


24 posted on 11/28/2011 8:28:52 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: Kartographer
Highly recommend considering AKARS (Parabellum Armament) as it is the best rail system available. This enables you to mount an optic in a format that returns to zero (a difficult thing to achieve on an AK)
See: http://www.parabellumarmament.com/pasite/akarshome.htm
25 posted on 11/28/2011 8:30:35 PM PST by Mr. Binnacle
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To: Kartographer

Fun to build but not for the faint of heart. Probably not cost effective for one rifle build but gets better the more you build.


26 posted on 11/28/2011 8:36:32 PM PST by BOBWADE
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To: Kartographer
I might just pick-up one of these: Saiga IZ-132 7.62x39 Rifle with 16” Barrel #SAI-762

The Saigas are great rifles - everything is true, the barrels are chrome-lined, and they are easy to convert to pistol-grip configuration, should you choose to do so. I had one in 5.45, and it was a great shooter.

I collect milsurps, so I went with a different tactical carbine:


27 posted on 11/28/2011 8:39:54 PM PST by TonyInOhio (Ohio's four seasons: pre-Winter, Winter, post-Winter, and Humid)
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To: 300winmag

Might you have any suggestions for Kartographer?


28 posted on 11/28/2011 9:14:43 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: Kartographer

Why would you not build something more accurate?


29 posted on 11/28/2011 9:32:28 PM PST by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)
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To: TonyInOhio; Kartographer
K: I might just pick-up one of these: Saiga IZ-132 7.62x39 Rifle with 16” Barrel #SAI-762

T: The Saigas are great rifles - everything is true, the barrels are chrome-lined, and they are easy to convert to pistol-grip configuration, should you choose to do so. I had one in 5.45, and it was a great shooter.

I agree with Tony. I've built several AKs from parts kits, and I've also done a .223 Saiga conversion, and I definitely recommend doing a Saiga conversion, instead of a parts kit build.

30 posted on 11/28/2011 9:33:38 PM PST by Ocean Ranger ('unrestricted ocean operations')
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To: Rooivalk

5.45 is standard for the AK 74


31 posted on 11/28/2011 9:51:09 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: MrEdd
First my AK 74 is pretty accurate.


Iron Sights at 100 yards
32 posted on 11/28/2011 9:54:52 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: smokingfrog

You get a special discount?

Looks like they are listed at $449

http://classicarms.us/semi-auto%20rifles.htm


33 posted on 11/28/2011 9:56:23 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: Georgia Girl 2

You get a special discount?

Looks to me they are listed for $449

http://classicarms.us/semi-auto%20rifles.htm


34 posted on 11/28/2011 9:57:27 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: smokingfrog

Thanks


35 posted on 11/28/2011 10:01:20 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: Georgia Girl 2
"Excellent weapon and superior to the Bulgarian."

Don't go bad mouthing my 'Bulgie' she's sweet and she's hasn't ever fail me.
36 posted on 11/28/2011 10:06:14 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: SuziQ; Kartographer
Might you have any suggestions for Kartographer?

It's pretty much a question of what someone wants. It's a great project if you like tinkering and making stuff. And if you don't mind buying more parts to maintain 922r compliance.

If one is looking at absolute rock-bottom price, buy a SKS, since they are still cheap, just not as dirt cheap as before. As far as ammo goes, 5.45mm ammo is scarcer, and offers less choice than 7.62mm or 5.56mm NATO.

Oddly, prices on "generic" AR15s are dropping, due to so many manufacturers and OEM parts suppliers are getting into the act. Everybody wants to get into the act of selling "America's rifle". No problems with 922r compliance. You just have to buy a serial-numbered lower receiver.

M4 clones can range in price from $700 to $2400, and yet anything in that range can be a good or bad deal, depending on what you want. I've had extremely good luck with DPMS on prices and qualities, making them a good buy among second-tier manufacturers. I stumble across ads from a lot of dealers offering $100 or more off all the time. I like DPMS because it tunes up real well, if you know the tricks.

I still feel a M4 clone offers the lowest overall cost-of-ownership, when you throw in ammo, spares, and common sources of parts. It is also ridiculously easy to learn to shoot it effectively. And it is now so common, a lot of people out there know a lot about it, so you spend less time building, and complying, and more time shooting. YMMV

37 posted on 11/28/2011 10:49:19 PM PST by 300winmag (Overkill Never Fails)
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To: JohnKinAK
Careful building your own receiver, it might make you a Gun Manufacturer.

Not so. Even the tyrants at BATFE acknowledge that you may legally build your own gun (so long as it's not an NFA item), although you may never sell it.

38 posted on 11/28/2011 11:08:42 PM PST by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: 300winmag

5.45 scare? I can get still get surplus ammo for less than $300 for 2160 rds. At that price I can afford to go shooting regularly.


39 posted on 11/28/2011 11:16:29 PM PST by Kartographer
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To: Kartographer

Try this book: “Homemade Guns And Homemade Ammo”, by Ronald B. Brown. You can probably buy it online, maybe from alibris.com


40 posted on 11/29/2011 4:29:40 AM PST by jespasinthru (Proud member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy.)
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