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Computalotapus
13 September 2014, 19:58
Am I better off buying a parts kit and getting an American chromed line barrel and trying to find a receiver or should I just save up and get a Century or Arsenal one already made. Really want to add one of these to the collection just do not know anything about the weapon at all.

eldogg
14 September 2014, 04:47
depends, are you going to build it? if so, do you already have a 30 ton press and all the jigs? that can be expensive just for 1 build. as for sending it off to be built, kits are not $99 any more, plus the big bucks a good builder wants these days. when the kits were abundant, you could get them built cheap, not to many folks doing it anymore at a reasonable cost. I'd say shop around, compare prices for a build and a new rifle.

Computalotapus
14 September 2014, 05:14
Yeah I don't have the tools. Would like something that I can put my own stock on (UBR or fixed MOE) and a synthetic forend with a rail
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eldogg
14 September 2014, 06:16
that is possible. I have a few builds from years ago that I left original. then a fellow offered me a century WASR cheap. it has a few "rough" edges, but it runs just as good as the others. since this photo, I've changed the rear sight and put a mico dot on it.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/DSC00053.jpg

Computalotapus
14 September 2014, 06:40
that is possible. I have a few builds from years ago that I left original. then a fellow offered me a century WASR cheap. it has a few "rough" edges, but it runs just as good as the others. since this photo, I've changed the rear sight and put a mico dot on it.



http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/DSC00053.jpg


That's what im talking about haha

Soisauss
14 September 2014, 11:25
Most wasr and imported ak's utilized chrome lined barrels. If you want a u.s. built ak47, centurion arms c39 is all u.s. manufactured and at a $600 price tag for CHF bbl, solid steel bar cnc receiver, you can't go wrong.

Even the century arms are worthy of it's price as it too also has chrome lined bbl and unused surplus kits. Plus, their quality are greatly improved in the past few years!! Win-win

It's cheaper to buy then build. I'll be adding one when.black friday rolls around!

Computalotapus
15 September 2014, 08:10
Yep the C39 Sporter looks interesting enough. Will wait to see what prices look like on black Friday as well. I should be able to swap to the AK MOE grip from magpul on these right? What is all involved in the stock conversion? I am thinking a fixed MOE stock would be what I would want on it. And this is where I would test out the PA RDS as well.

eldogg
15 September 2014, 15:12
the century c39 has a milled receiver. I have not seen a ar type stock extension for milled, only stamper receivers. I can't think who I got my rail from. i'll try to dig around and see.

eldogg
15 September 2014, 15:16
http://www.sabrewerks.com/store1.htm

Ride4frnt
15 September 2014, 15:23
https://www.atlanticfirearms.com

Soisauss
15 September 2014, 17:27
Good news for you people wanting moe parts!!

Strike industries just gave us a panty sneak peal of their upcoming buttock adapter that's adjustable to accommodate the varying ak receivers from manufacturers to manufacturers.!!


Only downside to the c39 is it doesn't have the scope mount adapter (unless it has changed since I last researched it 3 months ago).


One more thing if you still want to build it. There is a thread on arfcom where a guy literally built his own with his gunsmith help. While his ak was PURE gun porn quality, he said he spent a good 6k or so (that's including making the ak into a AKM - no wood) that also include gunsmith fees and such.

Soisauss
15 September 2014, 17:32
Yep the C39 Sporter looks interesting enough. Will wait to see what prices look like on black Friday as well. I should be able to swap to the AK MOE grip from magpul on these right? What is all involved in the stock conversion? I am thinking a fixed MOE stock would be what I would want on it. And this is where I would test out the PA RDS as well.


Yes to the grips, I don't know for the stock. Fairly sure someone done it though.

GOST
15 September 2014, 18:39
I like the wood furniture on the AK, it balances them out well.

Computalotapus
15 September 2014, 19:26
I like the wood furniture on the AK, it balances them out well.


Thought about leaving the wood.

eldogg
15 September 2014, 19:45
did someone say wood? here is a romy g kit I built with a little help from my friend.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak037.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak037.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak035.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak035.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak036.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak036.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak008.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak008.jpg.html)

the hand guards didn't come with that kit. I must have mixed and stained that wood 10 times before I could get a close match of the stock.

Soisauss
15 September 2014, 19:48
Thing looks beautiful!!! also good job on the rivets!!


Most people who build their own either does a great job on the rivets or mess up REAL bad~!! Just like century arms eons ago, where their rivets warped the receiver (from numerous readings - not first hand account)

GOST
15 September 2014, 20:02
did someone say wood? here is a romy g kit I built with a little help from my friend.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak037.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak037.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak035.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak035.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak036.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak036.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/eldogg/ak008.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/eldogg/media/ak008.jpg.html)

the hand guards didn't come with that kit. I must have mixed and stained that wood 10 times before I could get a close match of the stock.

That's how I like them.

C-grunt
16 September 2014, 14:16
Thats a damn fine looking rifle Elddog.

My brother in law has built a few AKs and they turn out really nice for a good price. Though my buddies Arsenal is just hands down the best AK Ive ever handled. Pretty damn accurate too.

Pyzik
19 September 2014, 06:38
Most wasr and imported ak's utilized chrome lined barrels. If you want a u.s. built ak47, centurion arms c39 is all u.s. manufactured and at a $600 price tag for CHF bbl, solid steel bar cnc receiver, you can't go wrong.

Even the century arms are worthy of it's price as it too also has chrome lined bbl and unused surplus kits. Plus, their quality are greatly improved in the past few years!! Win-win

It's cheaper to buy then build. I'll be adding one when.black friday rolls around!

This.
Century's have been improved. For the price they're a pretty good rifle.

206thsense
21 September 2014, 01:41
You mean talk of AKs isn't heresy on this forum here? Heh.

I love my Arsenal... bought it before the pre-panic days and it's been a champ. I also have a Polytech (original Chinese wood!) that's beautiful and a Zastava m92 AK pistol (great project gun). I definitely would like to build my own AK some day, but since I lack the tools, I'll have to wait. There's plenty of companies selling AKs; I would check out reviews and visit some local shops in person to check fit/finish for what you want.

A channel I like on YouTube...

Century Arms C39 review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHdCFkF-jog&list=UUvtuPgvFmA

Arsenal SLR104 FR review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM4mDTx9yiE&list=UUvtuPgvFmA

Zastava M92
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8H4EDeK0zw

If you're looking to install an AR-style stock, I know that VLTOR makes a tube adapter and Rifle Dynamics (American AK company) also does a good one too.

Sewill27
22 October 2014, 15:52
C39 coming out with a more options. Very happy with mine. CAA has a good stock adaptor for milled receivers, however you will need to remove the lower tang to install it.
Correction...you can leave the lower tang on, but it will stick out below the adjustable tube, limiting the amount you can close the stock. I took mine off (yeah, yeah I ruined it...blah,blah,blah) and it is perfect.