Ak...build or buy??

[Rotaryrocket]

What would you do build or buy? What's needed besides a receiver and parts kit?

 

[SKS Ray]

A barrel and rivet tools which usually consist of jigs.

If you don't plan on building at least 3 or 4, it's cheaper to buy. Kits aren't cheap anymore.

 

[Rotaryrocket]

Good to know

 

[SHOCKNAWE]

Personally I would buy unless you have the tools and know how to really do the job and do it right, it is insanely frustrating depending on anyone trying to help you with a build if needed.

 

[Rotaryrocket]

Well a buddy and my self were thinking of doing a build. But maybe I'll just buy

 

[KMS]

Just buy,not economical to build anymore unless you have kits stored away and the tools to do it.

 

[NeverMiss]

"Bucket O' Romanian "G" Parts": $200.00
Southern Armament Receiver: $ 80.00
"A little help from a gunsmith": $150.00

Being offered $800.00 for a cool looking AK? Priceless!

(sorry, not for sale)

 

[mclina]

The build I am currently doing was a barreled kit for $309, a $65 receiver (call it $100 with shipping and transfer), and a $25 FCG (which I bought 'ship to store' from Walmart.com ). Should come in under $450 all together.

There seems to be a ton of AKs in the dealer ads for $500. Unless you have access to the tools, I agree it's cheaper to buy one.

But if you really want to build one, it is definitely worth the effort.

 

[atilla]

http://www.nodakspud.com/page2.htm

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30644

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29975

other goodies:

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29922

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/bolt-cutters/24-inch-bolt-cutters-41149.html

http://www.tothtool.com/Rivet-Jaws-for-24-Bolt-Cutters_p_10.html

extra triple bonus:

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-shop-press-32879.html

all that shit is if you want to do it right. the minimum parts/tool list is:

arbor press for barrel.
rivet jaws/bolt cutter.
punch set for trigger guard.
extra set of rivets.
parts kit.
alcohol.

you can make your own version of this, but if you don't want to hulk smash your rivets flat and/or care about appearance you need this as well:

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30065

other guise feel free to add to this list, but i think i got most of it.

 

[Rotaryrocket]

The build I am currently doing was a barreled kit for $309, a $65 receiver (call it $100 with shipping and transfer), and a $25 FCG (which I bought 'ship to store' from Walmart.com ). Should come in under $450 all together.

There seems to be a ton of AKs in the dealer ads for $500. Unless you have access to the tools, I agree it's cheaper to buy one.

But if you really want to build one, it is definitely worth the effort.

Where u seeing 500 dollar aks

 

[mclina]

Where u seeing 500 dollar aks

Unfortunatley, not in MA, but all of the vendors who advertise to the rest of America seem to have tons.

 

[Rotaryrocket]

Yay mass!

 

[rcwhat]

I paid under $500 for my new npap with shipping and transfer and pinning the muzzle brake. ($430 +$free shipping, +$25transfer, +$40pinning the brake = $495)

 

[rcwhat]

cheapest i could find at the moment:
http://lanbosarmory.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24_29_30_31&products_id=8890

 

[warwickben]

http://akbuildingtools.com/COMBO.html

http://akbuildingtools.com/BPST.html

200$
+ a harbor press. That will allow you todo all the rivets and press the barrel.

You'll need some brass to press on the barrel and so e hand tools.

 

[JClark]

If you just want an AK / new range toy, buy one.
If you enjoy tinkering and building things yourself, are mechanical inclined, and are always looking for an excuse to buy more tools, build one.
I built mine and after all the tools and time it definitely wasn't the cost effective way to go, probably broke even. But it was fun (and frustrating at times), I like the look on non-gunners faces when I tell them I built an AK, and it gave me a great familiarity with the firearm.

 

[RedSoxandAKs]

Not sure if money is an issue in this, but if you really want to build one why not look into something like the Rifle Dynamics class where you build your own rifle in their shop...with their tools and experts help. Plus it's an excuse for a long weekend in Vegas.

http://rifledynamics.com/collections/ak-builder-class

 

[ColdDayInHell]

A barrel and rivet tools which usually consist of jigs.

If you don't plan on building at least 3 or 4, it's cheaper to buy. Kits aren't cheap anymore.

http://www.classicfirearms.com/amd65partialbuildproject762x39

 

[Brin747]

Unfortunatley, not in MA, but all of the vendors who advertise to the rest of America seem to have tons.

Massachusetts Strong!

 

[TZCHRIS]

I have heard of a guy who can make them for $200. $20 for the shovel and $180 for the Vodka

 

[Rotaryrocket]

Pretty much ruled out building any one got a beater they wanna sell lol

 

[M125X]

Wow those are good deals.

 

[warwickben]

Pretty much ruled out building any one got a beater they wanna sell lol

Try to get a build party going . I got tools I can lend just no space .

 

[dgrafton]

If you just want an AK / new range toy, buy one.
If you enjoy tinkering and building things yourself, are mechanical inclined, and are always looking for an excuse to buy more tools, build one.
I built mine and after all the tools and time it definitely wasn't the cost effective way to go, probably broke even. But it was fun (and frustrating at times), I like the look on non-gunners faces when I tell them I built an AK, and it gave me a great familiarity with the firearm.

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