Help me build an AK

[VUPDblue]

I want an AK47 but I want to build it from the ground up. I want to start with a receiver flat and do everything. Thing is, I have no idea how or where to start. I know I want a wood stock and furniture (in Russian red) and I want it in 7.62x39. Somebody please point me in the right direction!

 

[TECKS]

Some one has a parts kit in the classifieds with all the big parts. Thats a start, you can source all the other parts and I have a press and welder I can help you bend the flat and weld in the rails. Look around on google there are many write ups step by step.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/parts-accessories/427787-ak-parts-kit-partial-kits.html

 

[TheWabbit]

You called? Good thing I'm building two rifles from flats right now. I'm about to post an update this weekend after riveting the flat.

You need a parts kit first but you won't find one with Russian Red furniture. That will probably have to come from Ironwood post-build.

Here's my AK Building Playlist to get your started on the various parts of building.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVU9Vzy4or4&list=PL6GXjpXMzbRLoFarttLJdg4zz9Yxp0HED

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I have had several built by Mike at The Firing Line in Oklahoma, both 47s and 74s as well as conversions of several Bulgarians after 9/04.

I am very happy with his work.

Oklahoma AK 47 Rifles for Sale | 74 Milled Receiver | NFA Dealers

 

[Floivanus]

Well populate that barrel already and finish putting it together.

kind of wishing I got an underfolder now, but I really can't see a real advantage to them.

to the OP the yugo kits that are out there have red furniture on them, could be restained to be really red if you want it that way. But the buttstock isn't interchangeable with the other fixed stock AKMs

 

[TheWabbit]

Well populate that barrel already and finish putting it together.

Patience. I have to ream the 5mm and 7mm FCG holes first and then install the barrel. Then I have to spot treat the holes and ejector. And finish off populating the barrel.

I already had a side folding Maadi so got this Hungarian AMD-63 UF and a AMD-65 I'm also working on (but is a little behind).

 

[Clay]

I'll recommend two things:

1) an INGO AK build party would be a great place to do that.

2) Polish kits! LOVE the quality of polish parts kits. You would have to either refinish the polish wood OR find some nice russian furniture for the kit.

Then I'll offer my opinion on one thing. I don't like flats. I like the idea of flats, but I don't like the finished products strictly from a heat treat perspective. A proper AK receiver should be completely heat treated after assembly, ie receiver and inside rails, and 99.9% of the time people only heat treat the FCG holes and maybe the ejector. Does it work, it appears to, but it's just not my thing

 

[Floivanus]

The only problem with 'build parties' is the ATF doesn't exactly appreciate the concept of them (donations for entry, tool 'rental' fees etc were common place) so word is they strictly frown on them happening and there were some rumors afloat that they were trying to infiltrate some of them too.

I guess that's another example of big brother overstepping their bounds.

at least you're taking the time to properly ream the FCG holes out, I have a century AK that needs the smaller holes peened a bit smaller because the pins wobble quite a bit

 

[vitamink]

If it makes you feel better we've had 4(?) build parties so far and everyone has a good time without issues.

 

[vitamink]

I like this for furniture. If u want to see mine, stop by.
Custom AK Stocks and AK-47 Furniture - Combloc Customs

or legion has the real deal
https://www.legionusa.com/russian-military-ak-wood-set.html

 

[Floivanus]

If it makes you feel better we've had 4(?) build parties so far and everyone has a good time without issues.

Just saying what I've heard from other sources, they had a letter from the ATF that cites commercial build parties as being 'manufacturers' or something of that nature. I haven't seen or been to a build in 7+ years. Just got back into it myself to be honest

 

[DoggyDaddy]

VUPD, when you get to that point, I recommend the Red Star adjustable trigger. I'm sure vitamink will be happy to install it for you. He loves that stuff.

 

[vitamink]

I'll staple my face to a table before I'd touch another. However had we had a zip or twist tie it wouldn't have been an issue. That damn 1 eared hammer was just silly.

 

[Clay]

I haven't felt a red star trigger since VitaminK installed that one, so I don't have a good point of reference BUT the new ALG triggers are freaking awesome! and they are drop ins.

 

[TheWabbit]

I haven't felt a red star trigger since VitaminK installed that one, so I don't have a good point of reference BUT the new ALG triggers are freaking awesome! and they are drop ins.

I want all my triggers the same so I stick with the Tapco G2. Simple to install and cheaper than the others.

 

[Floivanus]

Tapco triggers have been popping up for as low as $15 lately at that price it seems silly not to grab at least two. I have no experience with the other mentioned triggers, but for the cost of a tapco right now I don't think it can be beat.

Also don't forget about 922r compliance on a build.