AK-47 Discussion Thread

[kBk wz. 1970]

Started this thread so the show and tell thread wouldn’t be so “cluttered” with discussion.

 

[IUKalash429]

Thanks, kBk. Now off to the races - does anyone have a favorite combloc AK optic?

 

[Angrysauce]

Thanks, kBk. Now off to the races - does anyone have a favorite combloc AK optic?

The Okp-7 looks the best imo. Wish it was easier to get them stateside and cheaper.

 

[NyleRN]

So if a guy wants to build what's the top 2 best receivers to build off of that's currently available. And in the event a guy doesn't want to spend $1500+ on a imported kit, which front and rear trunnions would you buy?

 

[IUKalash429]

The Okp-7 looks the best imo. Wish it was easier to get them stateside and cheaper.

Even pre-COVID, I believe there was like one guy with a small Russian outfit basically building these things on an order-by-order basis. The wait times were crazy long and communications were understandably poor. Add to that a really expensive up-front cost requirement, and most folks here didn't want to the roll the dice.

But agreed - it looks like an awesome optic. The newer 77 version has multiple dot colors, and multiple reticles kinda like a Kobra.

 

[IUKalash429]

So if a guy wants to build what's the top 2 best receivers to build off of that's currently available. And in the event a guy doesn't want to spend $1500+ on a imported kit, which front and rear trunnions would you buy?

Stamped? Recreator and Childers - full stop.

I prefer Recreator as they tend to be slightly more period correct for many clones. But I have both and they are excellent options. I think Recreator tends to run a longer labor turn-around time though. My last two Recreator 100% Romanian receivers took several months to ship.

And depending on the build, without knowing more details I'd just look for compatible surplus eastern-bloc trunnions. Polish stuff is usually a pretty good analog for builds (again, assuming you are putting together something relatively common).

 

[Expat]

Okay, this is my Maadi that I would like to change out the furniture. Anyone messed with this set up before? Instead of a regular bottom up grip screw it has this giant headed screw inside the receiver. It is too wide to come out easily.

 

[NyleRN]

Stamped? Recreator and Childers - full stop.

I prefer Recreator as they tend to be slightly more period correct for many clones. But I have both and they are excellent options. I think Recreator tends to run a longer labor turn-around time though. My last two Recreator 100% Romanian receivers took several months to ship.

And depending on the build, without knowing more details I'd just look for compatible surplus eastern-bloc trunnions. Polish stuff is usually a pretty good analog for builds (again, assuming you are putting together something relatively common).

Those are the 2 receivers that I've read to be the best thus far. I've found Romanian parts kits minus barrel and receiver at a reasonable price. Only thing is they're all underfolder kits. Look neat but suck to shoot. Have a buddy that has built several on Childers and he has rear trunnion for a standard stamped AKM if I decided to go with a traditional stock

 

[printcraft]

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Okay, this is my Maadi that I would like to change out the furniture. Anyone messed with this set up before? Instead of a regular bottom up grip screw it has this giant headed screw inside the receiver. It is too wide to come out easily.

Definitely not a "factory" mount. Pull that screw and a regular grip nut should drop in.

 

[STEEL CORE]

What print craft said.
Get the bolt out and wooden laminate with a black grip
You’ll be good to go.
Is it threaded for a slant comp?

 

[ltromann]

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Okay, this is my Maadi that I would like to change out the furniture. Anyone messed with this set up before? Instead of a regular bottom up grip screw it has this giant headed screw inside the receiver. It is too wide to come out easily.

Check out Kalahnicarver. He did some custom furniture for mine and it turned out really well. Pick type of wood, color, and style and make edits if desired.
He's got a little bit of a wait time, but it turns out well

 

[Expat]

Definitely not a "factory" mount. Pull that screw and a regular grip nut should drop in.

That's the thing though, I have tried pulling that screw out of the receiver and get it up and through. it is too wide to come up through the braces. I will keep working on it.

 

[knutty]

I'd get some nice Russian laminate furniture and an Egyptian grip for that Maadi.

 

[knutty]

That's the thing though, I have tried pulling that screw out of the receiver and get it up and through. it is too wide to come up through the braces. I will keep working on it.

Sounds like a job for the Dremel cutting wheel

 

[IUKalash429]

Sounds like a job for the Dremel cutting wheel

+1. Looks like one of those hideous old ATI polymer sets. Not worth anything. Dremel + some beat up Romanian wood and bakelite is what I'd do, until you can find some surplus Egyptian furniture. Any standard surplus AKM grip screw and nut will work.

ETA - And I can't fully tell from the photo, but if you remove the selector and FCG it appears you may have better luck with that bolt.

 

[NyleRN]

That's the thing though, I have tried pulling that screw out of the receiver and get it up and through. it is too wide to come up through the braces. I will keep working on it.

Get it figured out bro. I just happen to have some AK wood furniture in the classifieds. Just sayin'

 

[knutty]

ETA - And I can't fully tell from the photo, but if you remove the selector and FCG it appears you may have better luck with that bolt.

I was thinking the same. That bolt got in there some how....

 

[IUKalash429]

Anyone have any hands-on experience with Pod Arms .223 followers, for better or worse? I snagged a few to test out but haven't had a chance to get to the range yet. These things replace the followers in 5.45 mags, to give you more access to the plethora of AK-74 mags for your 5.56/.223 AK. I'm kinda digging the look of old bakelite and plum in a new Beryl.

 

[NyleRN]

Bought this today. Grabbing a Childers receiver next week. Barrel from AK builders

 

[pmbiker]

Doing a winter re-do on my Bulgarian Slr-101. Currently it's bastardized with an AR type buffer tube, Magpul stock, Midwest Industries railed handguards and a tech-sight rear peep.

Going to a Bonesteel folder, wood or plastic handguards and a standard rear sight/mini red-dot. I've ordered the stock and I'm still doing research on my optic mount options. I still have the old standard black plastic hg.... probably start with them for now.

I like my ar's but there's just something visceral about shooting an AK.