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Posted: 9/23/2004 7:58:34 PM EDT
OK, so I have built (actually, assembled) all four of my AR15s without a hitch and saved a bunch of cash doing so. Now I am thinking about getting my first AK... I'm thinking 7.62x39 with a folding stock (ideally AKMS w/underfolder or AMD65 for coolness factor).
My question is, should I buy my first one from one of the reputable US manufacturers (such as Vector), buy a cheapie $300 WASR or build my own using an 80% receiver and parts kit ? How difficult is the home build ? I have hand tools, a vice and low-end drill press. I want this thing to work 100% and not blow up in my face. As it will be a beater/bullet hose, and not intended for serious work (competition or SHTF), I won't baby it and don't care how ugly it is. Accuracy is not important, so long as the bullets come out straight. I don't want to pay a penny more than necessary either.  Share your wisdom with an AK newbie. 
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Posted: 9/24/2004 3:40:43 AM EDT
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the kalashnikov requires more skills and more specialized tooling to build.
still, many guys have put them together in their shops, buying tools as they needed them. my thoughts are that you WILL USE those tools on other projects for the rest of your life. you, having expirience with firearm building, should know what is critical (like headspacing) and what is fluff (finish quality). just like the ar, after you build one...you'll want to do another one...and another one! |
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Posted: 9/24/2004 3:40:44 AM EDT
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the kalashnikov requires more skills and more specialized tooling to build.
still, many guys have put them together in their shops, buying tools as they needed them. my thoughts are that you WILL USE those tools on other projects for the rest of your life. you, having expirience with firearm building, should know what is critical (like headspacing) and what is fluff (finish quality). just like the ar, after you build one...you'll want to do another one...and another one! |
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