Help me with my AK?

[peteNW503]

I recently pickup an AK in trade! I believe it is a century arms c39 ak v1 classic didn't come with a manual. I would like to replace the stock with a collapsible triangle/skeleton stock and hopefully replace the handguard but I'm not sure where to start. If anybody knows any gun smiths that are good AK's that might me able to help me out or general information It would be appreciated!

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I recently pickup an AK in trade! I believe it is a century arms c39 ak v1 classic didn't come with a manual. I would like to replace the stock with a collapsible triangle/skeleton stock and hopefully replace the handguard but I'm not sure where to start. If anybody knows any gun smiths that are good AK's that might me able to help me out or general information It would be appreciated! View attachment 1007833View attachment 1007834View attachment 1007835View attachment 1007836View attachment 1007837View attachment 1007839

I would make sure that it runs OK and that you're happy with it first, before sinking any money into it.
It is one of the least liked AK's being sold in the US and that may be why it was up for trade bait.
Let's hope you got a good one.

ETA:
You have a milled receiver vs a stamped receiver.
That makes a difference when ordering some components.

 

[shooter777]

You should be able to replace the handguard and stock. If you want a bomber folding stock, check out the Bonesteel offering here:https://bonesteelarms.com/Galil-Style-Folding-Stock-FS-GL.htm
Like the previous poster said, I'd run some rounds thru it first and make sure it runs well. There aren't many smiths in the area who work on Aks. If it's just the stock and hand guard you want to replace, thats' easy enough to do at home.

 

[peteNW503]

I would make sure that it runs OK and that you're happy with it first, before sinking any money into it.
It is one of the least liked AK's being sold in the US and that may be why it was up for trade bait.
Let's hope you got a good one.

Sound advice thanks!

 

[peteNW503]

You should be able to replace the handguard and stock. If you want a bomber folding stock, check out the Bonesteel offering here:https://bonesteelarms.com/Galil-Style-Folding-Stock-FS-GL.htm
Like the previous poster said, I'd run some rounds thru it first and make sure it runs well. There aren't many smiths in the area who work on Aks. If it's just the stock and hand guard you want to replace, thats' easy enough to do at home.

Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[ar man]

If it's a first gen it's a dual tang on the stock screw holes on top and bottom. Gen 2 only two screws from the top side.

 

[ar man]

You will need a stock for a milled receiver if gen one you can cut the bottom tab if you chose two

 

[peteNW503]

If it's a first gen it's a dual tang on the stock screw holes on top and bottom. Gen 2 only two screws from the top side.

It is a Gen1 I'm just not sure what stock besides the one mentioned would be compatible with my model which has the dual tang.

 

[ar man]

Bottom tang can be cut if you chose to that the way mine was when I got it. No issues

 

[ar man]

Mine has a caa brand stock adapter on it with the bottom tang cut

 

[308]

A foldable triangle stock will require removal of the rear trunion and also cutting a slot in the LH side of the receiver for the folder locking mechanism. It's a big deal to do this work correctly.

 

[peteNW503]

A foldable triangle stock will require removal of the rear trunion and also cutting a slot in the LH side of the receiver for the folder locking mechanism. It's a big deal to do this work correctly.

That's what I figured if I could find someone competent enough to do that I don't mind paying for their services!

 

[peteNW503]

Mine has a caa brand stock adapter on it with the bottom tang cut

Is your stock sturdy even with that bottom tang removed? I can't stand a wobbly stock.

 

[308]

That's what I figured if I could find someone competent enough to do that I don't mind paying for their services!

To be honest, the best way would be to buy a new receiver made for a folder. I bought mine from NDS, and in addition you will need to find a complete side-folder assembly.

Edited to add: A wood stock affords a nice cheek weld, but a cold steel side folder or underfolder will jar the teeth.

 

[AK0perator47]

We have an entire thread for AK help

AK knowledge and help

I don’t think that there is a thread for the AK rifle that helps new and yes even those of us that are not so new to the AK rifle. The internet has a plethora of garbage and some decent facts and ideas about the AK. I want this place for helping out everyone. We can and will debate different...

www.northwestfirearms.com

 

[AK0perator47]

@peteNW503 as mentioned above… metal is cold and sucks when you shoulder the rifle… if you HAVE to get a triangle stock then do yourself a favor and paracord wrap it

 

[peteNW503]

We have an entire thread for AK help

AK knowledge and help

I don’t think that there is a thread for the AK rifle that helps new and yes even those of us that are not so new to the AK rifle. The internet has a plethora of garbage and some decent facts and ideas about the AK. I want this place for helping out everyone. We can and will debate different...

www.northwestfirearms.com

Good looking out!

 

[AshWilliams]

That's what I figured if I could find someone competent enough to do that I don't mind paying for their services!

Copeland Gunworks welded a Romanian military trunion in my Draco after I SBRd it and did an amazing job. I attached a folding wire stock (think Romanian PM-90) to it and absolutely love it, although I hear they're not for everyone.

Tim does awesome work.

 

[Boboclown]

Btw you don't HAVE to cut the bottom tang off, it would just look weird as it'd stick out underneath.

 

[Member 34319]

Ive seen early century arms AKs shoot their own barrel pins out, like standing there and it's half way out after a mag dump.

Buy these and keep an eye on it. While I haven't seen one kaboom, it's always in the back of my mind when I'm around a Century AK.