I'm not new to AK builds but I picked up my first MB74. I know I need to install the bullet guide, anything else different about them?

The dust cover for my MB47 had to be worked a little to fit. Otherwise everything else went really well.

I finally got around to building this up, if you are familiar with building AKs here are the key differences I found from a stamped kit build that was unique to this gun:

Trigger guard does not use the selector stop. I used rivets and found that I had to make a press plate for the receiver as the press plates that I had for stamped receivers would not fit inside. If I had to do it again, I feel as though button head screws would have worked better, but not been as aesthetically pleasing.
Selector required some fitting due to the extra thickness of the receiver. Just took my time and removed a bit of material with a wheel.
Dust cover required more fitting then on a stamped gun but procedure was the same
Although you can use a standard barrel pin it doesn't look right, next time I'll make a custom one from a piece of dowel rod so that it fills the receiver end to end.
Bullet guide on mine required some fitting but nothing major. If you've never done a Saiga conversion it will be new to you, but it's nothing difficult. I did choose to use a screw here instead of a rivet.

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MB74
USA Made CHF barrel from AK-Builder cut down to 12.5
Definitive Arms Adjustable Gas Block/Front Sight
SLR ION Rail system (Modified to make access to Gas block easier)
Noveske Flaming pig booster
Pistol tube and SB Brace (For now, looking for a better option)
Surplus Pistol grip (plan to upgrade later)
ALG AKT Trigger Group
ALG Hammer Spring
ALG Recoil Spring

Any pic by pic plays on the build? Completely new to Ak builds but looking to pick up a MB47 and MB47-1913. I'm sure I can find vids on youtube, just seeing if you had anything from your build. Did you just piece all the parts and not buy a full out parts kit? I'd like my builds to be completely U.S. made from end to end.

I second this. I’m about to try and run down this rabbit hole! No one seems to have an sharps ak build videos anywhere.

There's really no need to have a Sharps specific build video since it's the same as a milled AK build minus riveting a lower tang in.

Very cool.  I really like what Sharps did with this receiver.  Seems like a top notch base if you put some time into it.