Welding Vs Brazing On An AK ?

[2ADMNLOVER]

I'm trying to figure out the best way of attaching a trigger guard to a receiver on an old AK .

I can attach the rear of the guard directly to the receiver . I'm planning on attaching the front of the guard to the rear of the mag release .

I don't have either so this will be a learning experience . Which way is easier for a noob ?

 

[shooter521]

I'm planning on attaching the front of the guard to the rear of the mag release .

Why not do it the right way and rivet it in?

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Why not do it the right way and rivet it in?

A rivet gun only has about 1/2 inch clearance between the top and bottom , right ? How would I get it around the receiver ?

 

[shooter521]

A rivet gun only has about 1/2 inch clearance between the top and bottom , right ? How would I get it around the receiver ?

Don't use a rivet gun.

CNC Machined AK 47 Trigger Guard Riveting Jig

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Don't use a rivet gun.

CNC Machined AK 47 Trigger Guard Riveting Jig

This jig is used on flats right ?

Maybe I need to clarify , I'm converting a Norinco Hunter into a more standard AK . For the most part the gun is still together , about 98% .

What I did is drilled out the old rivets so I can move the guard forward where it would be on an AK . Now the problem is how to re-attach it .

 

[Rookie]

Brazing would be easier, but neither one would be easy for a first timer. I would suggest finding someone to do it for you...

 

[ncthorn]

Please dont do either.. It shouldnt be all that expensive to have someone do it the right way for you.

 

[andyrping]

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