I've been looking at gathering the pieces to build a shorty 'Krink-esque' blaster in our lords caliber (7.62x39) though it will be more practical than accurate to an existing military weapon.

My first question is, can a full length 16" AK barrel just be chopped and fit a Krink Front sight post and Hinge rear sight block? I'm assuming that Krink front trunnions are the same as an AKM. The parts to do this out there.

Second question, Would a JMAC GBC13 work as a Krink front sight to retain usage of the Krink length gas tube. I plan to have the barrel threaded for 5/8x24 and like the idea of the JMAC more than tracking a Krink fsb and removing the threads on it.

Third Question, Would there be any issues with picking up a current production WBP carrier and replacing the piston with a short KNS or krink piston?

Fourth Question, I plan on using an Ultimak on this build so could I not substitute the Hinge sight block with a standard rear sight block? I'd assuming it won't be as easy as that.

If the barrel can be chopped and turned down to fit all of this and the piston works, are their any other issues I'd expect to see? (other than tracking down some parts like a rear sight/hinge block if needed) I plan on gathering all the parts up and sending them to a good Kalash smith.


I could probably get a SAM7K for less but this would be a cool little toy

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I’ve SBRd a Sam7K-44 and a SLR107UR

The SAM7K was easier but the SLR is closer or more of a clone.

Both are stupid fun

Regarding 5/8-24 threading, probably not gonna happen, brochacho.  AK barrel components are pressed on from the front, meaning the muzzle is the skinniest part of the barrel and has to be smaller than the journals for the front sight.
A muzzle fat enough for 5/8" threads is too fat to fit through the ~15mm hole in your gas block.

You can do the more correct 14mm, or get a gas block with 24mm threads.  Or you can even thread a 7.62 barrel with 1/2-28 threads.  I've got a couple AKs done like that and running brakes and suppressor mounts designed for 9mm, so the bore is large enough for the projectile.

I think you may also have issues using a rear sight meant for a standard length gas position and putting it on anything shorter like a krink length gas tube.  The height wont be correct.

You could cobble something together. Though honestly a M92 pistol is probably your best bet.

If you're gonna go this route get a barrel, front sight gas block combo, and lynx gas tube from AOA and the rear sight hinge from PSA for the AK-P.