NODAK SPUD Receivers

Scratcha · 11-13-2007, 03:25 PM

I wanted to get some input and opinions of the NODAK SPUD receivers; I heard they are great receivers. They are very strict with their heat-treating process and QA.

tdbrown1969 · 11-13-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scratcha

I wanted to get some input and opinions of the NODAK SPUD receivers; I heard they are great receivers. They are very strict with their heat-treating process and QA.

in my opinion they are the best receivers on the market.excellant communication,quick shipping,high quality.tdbrown

ps welcome

to the

files.glad to have you here.tdbrown

ftierson · 11-13-2007, 03:56 PM

What tdbrown says...

Forrest

RG Coburn · 11-13-2007, 04:09 PM

Now,If he'd only make a Galil receiver...

dstorm1911 · 11-13-2007, 04:37 PM

ya'd be better off posting a thread "does anyone have anything negative to say about NoDakspuds" it would be the shortest thread in AK history with not a single reply

ya really can't get any better reciever in fact about 6 months ago I dismantled all but one of my AKs that were built on competitor recievers that WERE the best...... until Harlen hit the scene with his that is....... I swapped those Global trade and OOW recievers to a friend for 8x57 ammo

ronin · 11-13-2007, 04:53 PM

Everything I've heard has been very positive.

notime · 11-13-2007, 05:11 PM

I used to bend all of mine, but a friend gave me one he ordered I've been hooked! But now I'll only use a flat on a non-matching kits! And so as the funds permit me to I'm going to replace all of the matching number ones I built from flats on mine! I never had anyone tell me any thing bad about them. I got a few more on the way. Thanks Harlan!

creator0203 · 11-14-2007, 07:50 PM

+100 NDS

collector rob · 11-14-2007, 08:48 PM

Imagine this ... A NODAK VZ58 receiver.

VALMET_M76 · 11-14-2007, 09:20 PM

Yeah well they ain't been doin anything that takes machine work. If they can pound it and bend it okay. Even pour it into a mold okay.

Machine it? They are not even close to being in that kind of business.

creator0203 · 11-14-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VALMET_M76

Yeah well they ain't been doin anything that takes machine work. If they can pound it and bend it okay. Even pour it into a mold okay.

Machine it? They are not even close to being in that kind of business.

Dont know, they made one heck of an AR receiver.

John@JCDLESales · 11-14-2007, 09:26 PM

NDS And Never Look Back. And I've Done 1 Or 2 Trust Me.

Ding · 11-14-2007, 09:36 PM

trade your first born for one...good trade...

VALMET_M76 · 11-14-2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creator0203

Dont know, they made one heck of an AR receiver.

Poured.

VALMET_M76 · 11-14-2007, 09:45 PM

Don't get me wrong, For AK stamped receivers of any style they are the BEST.

creator0203 · 11-14-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VALMET_M76

Poured.

??????????????????
Saw the CNC pics myself

VALMET_M76 · 11-14-2007, 10:05 PM

Are they machining them from billet?

Who does that?

I mean I could be wrong.

HarlanNDS · 11-14-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VALMET_M76

Are they machining them from billet?

Who does that?

I mean I could be wrong.

The NDS AR receivers are CNC machined from forgings.

Harlan
NoDak Spud LLC

dstorm1911 · 11-14-2007, 10:23 PM

Harlan, are you going to be at the Phoenix SAR show this year? Maybe with a few samples on the table......

HarlanNDS · 11-15-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstorm1911

Harlan, are you going to be at the Phoenix SAR show this year? Maybe with a few samples on the table......

We will have a table in the SAR building. We will be displaying samples of our product line.

Harlan
NoDak Spud LLC

Scratcha · 11-15-2007, 12:34 PM

I want to thank everyone for their input on NODAK SPUD. I will stick with the NODAK SPUD.
"Quality before Quantity".

bsn · 11-15-2007, 01:32 PM

The DCI is the only reciever to build on..................unless you like challenges.

DarkEarth · 04-29-2008, 12:15 AM

Hahahahahahahaaha!

jwc0506 · 04-29-2008, 12:27 AM

NDS = good stuff! looks to be FULLY heat treated, also has super welds, awsum selector punch marks and more.. an excellent choice for sure for a top quality reciever! Jim

PATBUZZARD · 04-29-2008, 12:03 PM

NDS=EASY!! The parts just drop in!

southern boy · 04-29-2008, 12:25 PM

now if they could just get the safety lever to match the receiver cover it would be perfect.

AKBuilder7255 · 04-29-2008, 02:12 PM

NDS receivers are second to none. Top of the line in my book. Speaking of Nodak receivers........that reminds me,....I still have to order one for an AMD65 build and another NDS-3 econo for a Romanian side-folder I have sitting here. The way I see it,...I better act now before it gets toooooo late in the game or I'll have to resort to doing another 80% blank (bent tube)or bending up a pre-stamped Flat on my homemade bending jig which I really don't want to unless the situation leads me there. I guess I just got too spoiled in the ease of kit assembly using Nodak Spud receivers. T.C. Ken in Pa.
ps. Patbuzzard said it all in the above post reply: Parts seem to just drop right in!..lol Ken

John@JCDLESales · 04-29-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southern boy

now if they could just get the safety lever to match the receiver cover it would be perfect.

That is called Fitting and is the responsibility of the Builder. A very easy operation for even the Novice Builder.

6500rpm · 04-29-2008, 03:14 PM

What exactly is the difference between NoDak Spud LLC and DCI? I was under the impression that NoDak was an exclusive distributor for DCI built receivers. Are they two different companies, or one in the same?
Regardless, ALL the receivers I've purchased from NoDak are good as gold with customer service and fast shipping on in stock items as a bonus.

southern boy · 04-29-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John@JCDLESales

That is called Fitting and is the responsibility of the Builder. A very easy operation for even the Novice Builder.

Dstorm built it, im sure hes a bit better than novice.

John@JCDLESales · 04-30-2008, 09:27 AM

Picture Please

FAL GRUNT · 04-30-2008, 10:25 AM

This saturday i'll be picking up some NDS-3 receivers. I'll toss the top covers and selectors on them. If there anything like the older OOW receivers then it'll show. I'll try and take a pic of it if southern boy hasn't posted by then.

John, you mind posting a tutorial on this "easy" fix for a novice builder? I have not seen an easy fix. But if there is an easy fix then i'd rather do that than rebuild an AK or two on different receivers cause the old OOW's look bad!

-myers

John@JCDLESales · 04-30-2008, 11:35 AM

I just grabbed a NoDakSpud Receiver off the shelf threw in a Rear Trunnion, Selector and Topcover at random a few mins ago and here is how precise the NoDak's come to you. Now with just a Very Small Amount Of Adjustment where indicated and that will be a perfect fit you must agree.

Ohio Ord's Receivers are not even close to what you get with a NoDakSpud period. Cometh The Hail

FAL GRUNT · 04-30-2008, 12:30 PM

I think the discussion though was that the NDS-3's are not very precise. While I think everyone would agree that all the other models are just about amazing, southern boy had commented that the NDS-3's were not nearly as nice and that the selector gap was pretty bad.

All of the non-nds-3 receivers I have used are just about perfect. A little here and there, but with mass production there will always be a need for fitting.

Do you happen to have an NDS-3 laying around?

-myers

Elkaholic · 04-30-2008, 10:03 PM

I just got home from picking up (3) NDS-3 receivers from my FFL. $30.00 with the background check included. Happy Happy… From a guy that has not finished his first build from a flat, but close. This is going to be so much easier. I stuck a front trunnion in one and the holes are close but not a perfect mach I was a little disappointed, so I grabbed a different front trunnion and guess what same thing but different holes didn’t line up. So my thought is that the receivers are great butt the trunnions are all a little different. Rear trunnions are so close I think I could get the rivets in. I tried to set a rear trunnion in place and the selector and top cover and I think they are real close. Thanks John What a simple little tip. I’m sure they will fit great with that little mod if needed.

Overall I’m happy as a pig in you know what.

11-13-2007, 03:25 PM	#1
Scratcha Member AKaholic #: 9720 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenacres, Florida Posts: 30	NODAK SPUD Receivers I wanted to get some input and opinions of the NODAK SPUD receivers; I heard they are great receivers. They are very strict with their heat-treating process and QA.

11-14-2007, 07:50 PM	#8
creator0203 Failure to Yielder AKaholic #: 4400 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,667	+100 NDS __________________ ALL HAIL THE PROPHET CARP! 5.45 Junkie Home is where they understand you. - Garfield "I love my Beater AK" Rivet it and forget it Even my AR spits commie led REPORTABUSEHERE

11-14-2007, 09:26 PM	#12
John@JCDLESales Veteran Member AKaholic #: 1595 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Oak, PA Posts: 1,602	NDS And Never Look Back. And I've Done 1 Or 2 Trust Me. __________________ John McCaw FFL/SOT2 JCD Tactical Law Enforcement Sales White Oak, PA 15131-2104 (412) 980-1233

11-14-2007, 09:36 PM	#13
Ding onomanopeoia AKaholic #: 7821 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Right Behind You Posts: 8,469	trade your first born for one...good trade... __________________ I only listen to the 14 little voices in my head,the other voices mean nothing. Voice#7-"There's Nothing That a Screwdriver to the Temple Can't Fix" SFC I Corps 68'-72'

11-14-2007, 10:05 PM	#17
VALMET_M76 Temp ban-Multiple indiscretions. AKaholic #: 90 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,144	Are they machining them from billet? Who does that? I mean I could be wrong. Last edited by VALMET_M76; 11-14-2007 at 10:10 PM.

11-13-2007, 03:56 PM	#3
ftierson Veteran Member AKaholic #: 1846 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,081	What tdbrown says... Forrest

11-13-2007, 04:09 PM	#4
RG Coburn Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 7184 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,668	Now,If he'd only make a Galil receiver...

11-13-2007, 04:37 PM	#5
dstorm1911 Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 4307 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mostly Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,761	ya'd be better off posting a thread "does anyone have anything negative to say about NoDakspuds" it would be the shortest thread in AK history with not a single reply ya really can't get any better reciever in fact about 6 months ago I dismantled all but one of my AKs that were built on competitor recievers that WERE the best...... until Harlen hit the scene with his that is....... I swapped those Global trade and OOW recievers to a friend for 8x57 ammo

11-13-2007, 04:53 PM	#6
ronin Trying to Get a Grip Gold Contributor AKaholic #: 6354 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,704	Everything I've heard has been very positive.

11-13-2007, 05:11 PM	#7
notime Member AKaholic #: 9473 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GA Posts: 348	I used to bend all of mine, but a friend gave me one he ordered I've been hooked! But now I'll only use a flat on a non-matching kits! And so as the funds permit me to I'm going to replace all of the matching number ones I built from flats on mine! I never had anyone tell me any thing bad about them. I got a few more on the way. Thanks Harlan!

11-14-2007, 08:48 PM	#9
collector rob Member AKaholic #: 5775 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NW Wa Posts: 71	Imagine this ... A NODAK VZ58 receiver.

11-14-2007, 09:20 PM	#10
VALMET_M76 Temp ban-Multiple indiscretions. AKaholic #: 90 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,144	Yeah well they ain't been doin anything that takes machine work. If they can pound it and bend it okay. Even pour it into a mold okay. Machine it? They are not even close to being in that kind of business.

11-14-2007, 09:45 PM	#15
VALMET_M76 Temp ban-Multiple indiscretions. AKaholic #: 90 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,144	Don't get me wrong, For AK stamped receivers of any style they are the BEST.

11-14-2007, 10:23 PM	#19
dstorm1911 Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 4307 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mostly Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,761	Harlan, are you going to be at the Phoenix SAR show this year? Maybe with a few samples on the table......

11-15-2007, 12:34 PM	#21
Scratcha Member AKaholic #: 9720 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenacres, Florida Posts: 30	I want to thank everyone for their input on NODAK SPUD. I will stick with the NODAK SPUD. "Quality before Quantity".

11-15-2007, 01:32 PM	#22
bsn Senior Member AKaholic #: 1207 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 909	The DCI is the only reciever to build on..................unless you like challenges.

04-29-2008, 12:15 AM	#23
DarkEarth New Member AKaholic #: 11513 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 13	Hahahahahahahaaha!

04-29-2008, 12:27 AM	#24
jwc0506 Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 4865 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,121	NDS = good stuff! looks to be FULLY heat treated, also has super welds, awsum selector punch marks and more.. an excellent choice for sure for a top quality reciever! Jim

04-29-2008, 12:03 PM	#25
PATBUZZARD Member AKaholic #: 7894 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 66	NDS=EASY!! The parts just drop in!

04-29-2008, 12:25 PM	#26
southern boy Senior Member AKaholic #: 7235 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 532	now if they could just get the safety lever to match the receiver cover it would be perfect.

04-29-2008, 02:12 PM	#27
AKBuilder7255 Veteran Member AKaholic #: 5400 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 1,403	NDS receivers are second to none. Top of the line in my book. Speaking of Nodak receivers........that reminds me,....I still have to order one for an AMD65 build and another NDS-3 econo for a Romanian side-folder I have sitting here. The way I see it,...I better act now before it gets toooooo late in the game or I'll have to resort to doing another 80% blank (bent tube)or bending up a pre-stamped Flat on my homemade bending jig which I really don't want to unless the situation leads me there. I guess I just got too spoiled in the ease of kit assembly using Nodak Spud receivers. T.C. Ken in Pa. ps. Patbuzzard said it all in the above post reply: Parts seem to just drop right in!..lol Ken

04-29-2008, 03:14 PM	#29
6500rpm Senior Member Contributor AKaholic #: 3450 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 632	What exactly is the difference between NoDak Spud LLC and DCI? I was under the impression that NoDak was an exclusive distributor for DCI built receivers. Are they two different companies, or one in the same? Regardless, ALL the receivers I've purchased from NoDak are good as gold with customer service and fast shipping on in stock items as a bonus.

04-30-2008, 09:27 AM	#31
John@JCDLESales Veteran Member AKaholic #: 1595 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Oak, PA Posts: 1,602	Picture Please __________________ John McCaw FFL/SOT2 JCD Tactical Law Enforcement Sales White Oak, PA 15131-2104 (412) 980-1233

04-30-2008, 10:25 AM	#32
FAL GRUNT Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 2164 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,894	This saturday i'll be picking up some NDS-3 receivers. I'll toss the top covers and selectors on them. If there anything like the older OOW receivers then it'll show. I'll try and take a pic of it if southern boy hasn't posted by then. John, you mind posting a tutorial on this "easy" fix for a novice builder? I have not seen an easy fix. But if there is an easy fix then i'd rather do that than rebuild an AK or two on different receivers cause the old OOW's look bad! -myers

04-30-2008, 11:35 AM	#33
John@JCDLESales Veteran Member AKaholic #: 1595 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Oak, PA Posts: 1,602	I just grabbed a NoDakSpud Receiver off the shelf threw in a Rear Trunnion, Selector and Topcover at random a few mins ago and here is how precise the NoDak's come to you. Now with just a Very Small Amount Of Adjustment where indicated and that will be a perfect fit you must agree. Ohio Ord's Receivers are not even close to what you get with a NoDakSpud period. Cometh The Hail __________________ John McCaw FFL/SOT2 JCD Tactical Law Enforcement Sales White Oak, PA 15131-2104 (412) 980-1233

04-30-2008, 12:30 PM	#34
FAL GRUNT Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 2164 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,894	I think the discussion though was that the NDS-3's are not very precise. While I think everyone would agree that all the other models are just about amazing, southern boy had commented that the NDS-3's were not nearly as nice and that the selector gap was pretty bad. All of the non-nds-3 receivers I have used are just about perfect. A little here and there, but with mass production there will always be a need for fitting. Do you happen to have an NDS-3 laying around? -myers

04-30-2008, 10:03 PM	#35
Elkaholic Senior Member AKaholic #: 11204 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland Or. Posts: 808	I just got home from picking up (3) NDS-3 receivers from my FFL. $30.00 with the background check included. Happy Happy… From a guy that has not finished his first build from a flat, but close. This is going to be so much easier. I stuck a front trunnion in one and the holes are close but not a perfect mach I was a little disappointed, so I grabbed a different front trunnion and guess what same thing but different holes didn’t line up. So my thought is that the receivers are great butt the trunnions are all a little different. Rear trunnions are so close I think I could get the rivets in. I tried to set a rear trunnion in place and the selector and top cover and I think they are real close. Thanks John What a simple little tip. I’m sure they will fit great with that little mod if needed. Overall I’m happy as a pig in you know what.

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