Let's see the AK pics too!!

ZA_Survivalist · Dec 18, 2022

raftman said:
Same Pioneer 5.56 forged trunnion as before, but with a cleaner-looking AKM safety, "actual" bakelite grip, and 74-style brake. Not strictly necessary changes but more aesthetically pleasing.

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Noticed any unusual wear? Im considering one of their forged underfolder 556 versions simply due to the price

Art_Vandelay · Dec 19, 2022

PrDubi said:
Not giving up on my AMD-65 SBR just yet.

Still rocking....

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No reason to give up. It's a classic! I still need to grab a rear sling loop for mine.

PrDubi · Dec 19, 2022

Art_Vandelay said:
No reason to give up. It's a classic! I still need to grab a rear sling loop for mine.

KVAR has it and Koontz customs in Salem can install it.

draza · Dec 19, 2022

I got to shoot the SAM5 today with the new setup.
The weight, the KNS piston and the Krebs AK12 brake make this thing unbelievably flat shooting.
It feels like an airsoft gun. Wow.

bad pony · Jan 1, 2023

TWS dogleg arrived today. Was gonna go Zenitco B33 for the top cover until I saw the price. I'm gonna zero it at Safefire on my next weekend off. 3 things left that I want to tackle on this 102 project:

- KNS piston. It needs it BAD! Way overgassed.
- Modlite setup. I believe in the Holy Trinity of Modern Carbine setups: Optic, Sling and Light. I test fitted my Cloud REIN on here, way too big of a light lol. Modlite should check that box
- Paint. Everything (except the underfolder) sees paint with me and I have something planned for this.

Round count is north of 500, a couple malfunctions that I would relate to ammo than the rifle itself. Otherwise, it's been solid.

raftman · Jan 2, 2023

Same Pioneer as before, but with a more aesthetically pleasing stock.

bad pony · Jan 21, 2023

WASR update: she's still with the gunsmith, the guy I'm using had an unfortunate work accident and is 6 weeks behind schedule. Parts started arriving for its makeover. I just received this RS Regulate handguard for it. I just ordered a WBP railed gas tube from AOA to compliment this and I'm looking at LPVO setups. I'm leaning towards a Recce style build with it, work being done with the gunsmith is a barrel to 14.5" using JMAC's combo gas block and a KeyMo muzzle brake. Once I complete my move next month, I'll start the Form 4 on a DeadAir can.

Figured I'd include a picture of the PSA's. They're pretty much wrapped up. I just ordered a Streamlight Protac Rail Mount 2 for the 102 to round things off there. The limited rail space of the AK led me to look at shorter light options. I had an Armageddon Gear suppressor cover but it was such low quality that it actually melted on my last range trip so a Burnproof Gear wrap is on the way. Also, picked up a pair of Circle 10 magazines for it and ordered a pair of FB Radom's that AOA had in stock. Malfunctions seem limited to the converted 5.45 mags running the 3D printed followers so I'm gonna a investigate those.

The underfolder is just chilling lol. I'm leaving that as is with the surplus wood, the Definitive Arms brake and iron sights.

raftman · Jan 27, 2023

I don't know how, "I really only need one AK" became five.

sobo · Jan 27, 2023

raftman said:
I don't know how, "I really only need one AK" became five.

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You need to either spay them or keep 'em separated...

GrayGoose · Jan 27, 2023

raftman said:
I don't know how, "I really only need one AK" became five.

sobo said:
You need to either spay them or keep 'em separated...

Just make them shoot blanks.

aschem · Feb 2, 2023

My 23" Vepr that I have had since new. Bullet guide done and re-did the wood along with the flash hider.

Art_Vandelay · Feb 2, 2023

aschem said:
My 23" Vepr that I have had since new. Bullet guide done and re-did the wood along with the flash hider.

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Nice! That could be a cool RPK conversion.

aschem · Feb 3, 2023

Art_Vandelay said:
Nice! That could be a cool RPK conversion.

I was thinking the same thing.

bad pony · Feb 3, 2023

raftman said:
I don't know how, "I really only need one AK" became five.

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Technically, you got to cover all the bases when buying AKs.

DunRanull · Feb 3, 2023

wired said:
M72 . Finished it today. I have reached my AK limit

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AK limit?!? Does such a thing exist in this universe? HA! I loves me some AK for cqc..
Nice rifle, love that mag! Zastava knows how to build soviet-style weapons, with some neat useful variations...

Toecutterp · Feb 3, 2023

Art_Vandelay said:
Pretty badass. Who did the reweld? You don't hear about stamped rewelds as much as milled ones. Didn't know that was as thing.

I did it. It was single saw cut. I own a Metal fabrication shop. 3rd generation. I made a jig and tig welded it. Has a side scope mount so that adds strength. I can't even tell where I welded it. I blended the inside and outside. The rails on the inside act like a brace. You weld those, then the outer. So theres two layers of welds. It's incredibly hard to do. But I've been big welding for 20 years so i'm not to bad at it. Plus I welded a few receivers together before I did the 104 receiver

Aero Denezol · Feb 3, 2023

Art_Vandelay said:
Nice setup. You experience any of the overgassing issues people have been talking about? Also, the AK purist in me notices you need a cleaning rod in that SAM5

Twins:

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I have one and it was slamming the rear until I added the KNS piston...

draza said:
I got to shoot the SAM5 today with the new setup.
The weight, the KNS piston and the Krebs AK12 brake make this thing unbelievably flat shooting.
It feels like an airsoft gun. Wow.

...The KNS pistol is a dream come true for AKs. Follow up shots are quickly back on target.

Here is mine (below). Unfortunately going up for sale this weekend to pay some unexpected bills.