The Kewlest AK to build??

fry · 11-01-2003, 08:03 PM

Hummm. boredom setting in... thinking about an AK... that is calling to me... any advise when looking for a "replacment parts group"... the highest quality kits are ?

Antares · 11-01-2003, 08:25 PM

Depends on what you want...

for 7.62 go with the polish PKMKS kit from global.
for 5.45 get a bulgy kit from wherever you can find one.
if you're into something different get an AMD-65 kit from centerfire.
if you wanna be the coolest guy on the block get a krink kit from k-var

The AMD kits are the only ones that arnt spankin new. The krink kits were never assembled into a rifle.

For replacement parts, look no further than the RSA trigger group and k-var US made furniture.

Packrat · 11-01-2003, 09:13 PM

The AMD-65 will be a short-barreled rifle as far as BATFE is concerned. You'll have to get the paperwork straight. Or use a legal-length barrel on it.

Rooster · 11-01-2003, 09:26 PM

That is good to know Packrat as I was contemplating buying one in the near future. Thanks for the heads up.

Calvert1 · 11-01-2003, 09:37 PM

The Krink is my personal favorite right now. I need to get off my butt and fill out the SBR paperwork.

19kilo · 11-02-2003, 01:43 AM

The AMD-65 has what a 12.5" bbl? something like that. The original flash hider (shudder...evil) can't be used. Is there a someone making compensators that look the part and are 4" length? Permenantly attach it to the bbl and you are good to go. Just like the company that is making a muzzle comp for the 14.5"
M4 bbl. Looks ALMOST like the original but is longer in order to hit the 16" bbl. length

mark214 · 11-02-2003, 03:15 AM

FAC has attachments and US pistons.

justashooter · 11-02-2003, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19kilo

The AMD-65 has what a 12.5" bbl? something like that. The original flash hider (shudder...evil) can't be used. Is there a someone making compensators that look the part and are 4" length? Permenantly attach it to the bbl and you are good to go. Just like the company that is making a muzzle comp for the 14.5"
M4 bbl. Looks ALMOST like the original but is longer in order to hit the 16" bbl. length

the original muzzle brake can be used. FAC makes an extension that can be installed between the brake and barrel, and all threads silver soldered in place to get your 16.25. they also market a new brake that acheives the length and is of similar design. a fake can is another option. i am welding an extension to the front of the original brake, or turning a new one (haven't decided yet).

firejunkie · 11-02-2003, 08:50 AM

My vote is for the Krinkov. Tho, they do look stoopid with that long barrel thingy attached.

FJ

garybob · 11-02-2003, 09:12 AM

If your not set up with a press I'd rethink the Global Polish kit.
Interordanance sells some really nice Romanian kits.

etp777 · 11-02-2003, 09:13 AM

Boss got one of those krink kits. Be aware ya might wanna refinish wood. Lower handguard(Foregrip?) is a beautiful piece of laminted wood, but the upper is slathered so thickly with whatever crap they put on there that it loosk plastic. So he's gonna have to take both down to wood and refinish to get a matching look, which is rather sad(Work wise) as that lower is about best looking piece of laminated I've seen.

The kit itself though is in great shape.

fry · 11-02-2003, 05:05 PM

thanks... i always want to be the coolest guy on the block... still have a dsa T2 to deal w/ first.

JTR · 11-02-2003, 06:56 PM

Hi all,

New member here, but then it’s looking like we’re all new.

As far as the coolest AK, in my book that would have to be the Krinkov, I’m also really liking the AK 104 and 105. When the AWB goes away (I’m an optimist and have been writing letters) I’d like to have a couple receivers ready to register as SBRs, build an AK 104 and two Krinks one each in 7.62 and 5.45. The 5.45 gun will need to have the folding stock but I think I’d like to leave the regular stock on the 7.62 rifles.

Something else I found while surfacing the other night is that Advanced Armament Corp. builds a suppressor specifically for the Krinkov ant it will fit the 100 series rifles too.

How cool is that.

Best regards, J

gunnysmith · 11-03-2003, 10:10 AM

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/miv...tegory_Code=PK

Centerfire
Lois Luttrell
800-915-3346
Ask for the group buy discount $110.00

Gary_P · 11-03-2003, 01:36 PM

RPK RPK RPK

Gary

fry · 11-03-2003, 01:55 PM

which one does Osama always pose with?

Packrat · 11-03-2003, 03:22 PM

I have (had--now in daughter's hands) a SA2000, which was a single-stack AK that was sold cheaply a few years ago. It used the same barrel and gastube (and piston) as the AMD-65, and had the same muzzle brake. That little sucker works! If you're at a range, you'r neighbors on both sides will hate you; I've seen it blow a guy's hat off with the redirected gas.

If you'r going to put an extension on it, put a can on it. It will be too short for a real suppressor, but most people won't know that and it looks really kewl. Might as well leave the brake off; if it's inside the can, it won't work, and if it's on the end, it would look funny.

The short (20 rnd) magazines that are correct for the AMD-65 are available at reasonable prices now; you should get at least 1 to make it look good. And the time spent working on refinishing the wood on ANY rifle is not time lost; it will look good, make you proud the you did it yourself (you've put more of yourself into it; it's YOURS!), and it's time you won't be looking at other rifles and dreaming about adding another to your safe. (I find that the final steaming and sanding can be done while watching TV, so you're not really losing that time.)

Whatever you go for, good luck, and post a pic here when you finish.

davidp14 · 12-14-2003, 05:34 PM

i think that POS osama carries a krink

Antares · 12-14-2003, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidp14

i think that POS osama carries a krink

Point being?

davidp14 · 12-16-2003, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fry

which one does Osama always pose with?

11-01-2003, 08:03 PM	#1
fry Member Bronze Contributor AKaholic #: 27 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	The Kewlest AK to build?? Hummm. boredom setting in... thinking about an AK... that is calling to me... any advise when looking for a "replacment parts group"... the highest quality kits are ? __________________ The sea stalks the unwary and relentlessly pursues the careless ...

11-01-2003, 08:25 PM	#2
Antares Anti-Moderator AKaholic #: 6 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 227	Depends on what you want... for 7.62 go with the polish PKMKS kit from global. for 5.45 get a bulgy kit from wherever you can find one. if you're into something different get an AMD-65 kit from centerfire. if you wanna be the coolest guy on the block get a krink kit from k-var The AMD kits are the only ones that arnt spankin new. The krink kits were never assembled into a rifle. For replacement parts, look no further than the RSA trigger group and k-var US made furniture. __________________ don't turn your back on me i won't be ignored Last edited by Antares; 11-01-2003 at 08:30 PM.

11-01-2003, 09:13 PM	#3
Packrat Veteran Member AKaholic #: 8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mt Vernon IL Posts: 1,059	The AMD-65 will be a short-barreled rifle as far as BATFE is concerned. You'll have to get the paperwork straight. Or use a legal-length barrel on it. __________________ Packrat The Avtomat Kalashnikov--the choice of freedom-fighters everywhere

11-01-2003, 09:37 PM	#5
Calvert1 New Member Bronze Contributor AKaholic #: 52 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3	The Krink is my personal favorite right now. I need to get off my butt and fill out the SBR paperwork. __________________ So help me God and keep me steadfast.

11-02-2003, 01:43 AM	#6
19kilo Member Bronze Contributor AKaholic #: 69 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MN Posts: 130	The AMD-65 has what a 12.5" bbl? something like that. The original flash hider (shudder...evil) can't be used. Is there a someone making compensators that look the part and are 4" length? Permenantly attach it to the bbl and you are good to go. Just like the company that is making a muzzle comp for the 14.5" M4 bbl. Looks ALMOST like the original but is longer in order to hit the 16" bbl. length __________________ SCOUTS OUT "Insert some pithy comment here...>"

11-01-2003, 09:26 PM	#4
Rooster Member Contributor AKaholic #: 42 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KY Posts: 31	That is good to know Packrat as I was contemplating buying one in the near future. Thanks for the heads up.

11-02-2003, 03:15 AM	#7
mark214 Member AKaholic #: 55 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 41	FAC has attachments and US pistons.

11-02-2003, 08:50 AM	#9
firejunkie Member Silver Contributor AKaholic #: 161 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 239	My vote is for the Krinkov. Tho, they do look stoopid with that long barrel thingy attached. FJ __________________ TANSTAAFL!

11-02-2003, 09:12 AM	#10
garybob Member AKaholic #: 167 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Arkansas Posts: 198	If your not set up with a press I'd rethink the Global Polish kit. Interordanance sells some really nice Romanian kits. __________________ Strive to be prepared!

11-02-2003, 09:13 AM	#11
etp777 Member AKaholic #: 9 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: OKC Posts: 40	Boss got one of those krink kits. Be aware ya might wanna refinish wood. Lower handguard(Foregrip?) is a beautiful piece of laminted wood, but the upper is slathered so thickly with whatever crap they put on there that it loosk plastic. So he's gonna have to take both down to wood and refinish to get a matching look, which is rather sad(Work wise) as that lower is about best looking piece of laminated I've seen. The kit itself though is in great shape.

11-02-2003, 05:05 PM	#12
fry Member Bronze Contributor AKaholic #: 27 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	thanks... i always want to be the coolest guy on the block... still have a dsa T2 to deal w/ first. __________________ The sea stalks the unwary and relentlessly pursues the careless ...

11-02-2003, 06:56 PM	#13
JTR Member AKaholic #: 309 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 63	Hi all, New member here, but then it’s looking like we’re all new. As far as the coolest AK, in my book that would have to be the Krinkov, I’m also really liking the AK 104 and 105. When the AWB goes away (I’m an optimist and have been writing letters) I’d like to have a couple receivers ready to register as SBRs, build an AK 104 and two Krinks one each in 7.62 and 5.45. The 5.45 gun will need to have the folding stock but I think I’d like to leave the regular stock on the 7.62 rifles. Something else I found while surfacing the other night is that Advanced Armament Corp. builds a suppressor specifically for the Krinkov ant it will fit the 100 series rifles too. How cool is that. Best regards, J __________________ too much is just right...

11-03-2003, 10:10 AM	#14
gunnysmith New Member AKaholic #: 418 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9	http://www.centerfiresystems.com/miv...tegory_Code=PK Centerfire Lois Luttrell 800-915-3346 Ask for the group buy discount $110.00 __________________ When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.

11-03-2003, 01:36 PM	#15
Gary_P Member Contributor AKaholic #: 440 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 55	RPK RPK RPK Gary __________________ when in doubt, empty the magazine

11-03-2003, 01:55 PM	#16
fry Member Bronze Contributor AKaholic #: 27 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 117	which one does Osama always pose with? __________________ The sea stalks the unwary and relentlessly pursues the careless ...

11-03-2003, 03:22 PM	#17
Packrat Veteran Member AKaholic #: 8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mt Vernon IL Posts: 1,059	I have (had--now in daughter's hands) a SA2000, which was a single-stack AK that was sold cheaply a few years ago. It used the same barrel and gastube (and piston) as the AMD-65, and had the same muzzle brake. That little sucker works! If you're at a range, you'r neighbors on both sides will hate you; I've seen it blow a guy's hat off with the redirected gas. If you'r going to put an extension on it, put a can on it. It will be too short for a real suppressor, but most people won't know that and it looks really kewl. Might as well leave the brake off; if it's inside the can, it won't work, and if it's on the end, it would look funny. The short (20 rnd) magazines that are correct for the AMD-65 are available at reasonable prices now; you should get at least 1 to make it look good. And the time spent working on refinishing the wood on ANY rifle is not time lost; it will look good, make you proud the you did it yourself (you've put more of yourself into it; it's YOURS!), and it's time you won't be looking at other rifles and dreaming about adding another to your safe. (I find that the final steaming and sanding can be done while watching TV, so you're not really losing that time.) Whatever you go for, good luck, and post a pic here when you finish. __________________ Packrat The Avtomat Kalashnikov--the choice of freedom-fighters everywhere

12-14-2003, 05:34 PM	#18
davidp14 New Member AKaholic #: 1089 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: VA Posts: 18	i think that POS osama carries a krink

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