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After pricing it out I agree. The only thing for sure is that you will loose money having someone else build your kit for you. Basically I need projects and I'm a little ocd so it gives me something to do and fuss over.
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If cost is ANY consideration in your decision of building a kit vs. buying a complete rifle - buy a complete/built rifle.
You will not save money building your own. If you want to learn new skills and have pride in what you made, go for it.
After pricing it out I agree. The only thing for sure is that you will loose money having someone else build your kit for you. Basically I need projects and I'm a little ocd so it gives me something to do and fuss over.
Welcome to the world of AK building then!
Realistically, you will loose money building your own as well. But, hey, it's worth it (I think). Buy as many used jigs/tooling as you can from the EE here and on other boards. That will help keep the cost down.
Personally, I prefer AK-Builder's jigs, tools, and rivets, and have had much success with them. There are others out there as well that will do just as good of a job though. Look into getting a 12T shop press - new at Harbor Freight or used on Craigslist.
Also, I would encourage you to buy 100% receivers for your kits, like NoDak Spud. This will save you from having to buy receiver flats, a bending jig, and a spot welder. You also won't have to go through spot heat-treating.
Read as much as you can in this forum and on other sites and start building away.