AK project begins!

[CageFighter 236]

ok guys, after several long searches and days of undecision, i finally decided to buy an AK in 762 over the 545. (thanks Obama). Locating all my necessary parts have been a PITA!  Cant wait to get this thing completed, it will be a conversation piece.  

[Ian S 22]

Building? Converting? Parts? What's your plan?

[CageFighter 236]

complete conversion=   pistol to rifle, internals, triangle folder (pinned), barrel extension, custom dyed HG & PG.  i hate the nj compliant abortions that need to be done!

[Krdshrk 3,877]

If you're getting stuff, help me order parts to convert this Saiga

[ogfarmer 138]

krshrk i can help you

i did mine

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Thanks - might take you up on that.  Gotta order parts and stuff.  AK Gas tubes are scarce.

[ogfarmer 138]

yes they are Ive been checking for extras lately for folks doing conversions,

[carl_g 568]

Nice! From the sound of it I assume you are building a krink style ak?

Keep us posted!!

 

For those of you looking for gas tubes for a saiga conversion, a Bulgarian AK 74 gas tube is the best bet if you can find it. Other AK 47 tubes will work with the exception of the yugo's.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Was looking to go AK47 over 74...  thought you had to get a US-Made gas tube for 922r?

[carl_g 568]

Was looking to go AK47 over 74... thought you had to get a US-Made gas tube for 922r?

That is false. It is not a counted part and the only us made one that you'll find is an ultimak.

74 gas tube is plug and play for a saiga.

 

Here is a link for the 922r stuff:

http://thegunwiki.com/Gunwiki/BuildSaigaVerifyCompliance

[ogfarmer 138]

the only bulgy gas tubes available are around $45 before shipping

 

I have been trying to find one for month or so on AKfiles, saiga12, etc forums and the cheap ones are hard as hell to find now or snatched up super fast, I paid like 20 for mine and price has def risen.

 

 

Yes the bulgy 74 just pop in

[CageFighter 236]

Nice! From the sound of it I assume you are building a krink style ak?

Keep us posted!!

 

 

YEP

[Ian S 22]

Any updates? Pics? Lessons learned? How's the project going?

[CageFighter 236]

Any updates? Pics? Lessons learned? How's the project going?

 

...still waiting to have it built from my AK builder since I cant get an AK pistol shipped to NJ. 

[FLHX 1]

If your still looking for gas tubes this guy has them both vent and non-ventilated

 

 

http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/product_p/ak47-gastube-vented.htm

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Oh snap - they're back in stock?  Hmmmmmmmm.....