I have a Milled Bulgarian Arsenal SA-93 that was converted to pistol grip configuration last year. I have put some cash into this AK since I can't do this type of work myself.

Since the end of AWB I have been throwing around the idea of putting on a under-folder and removing the brake and adding a bayonet lug. I want to know how much it would cost to put a under-folder on a milled receiver and remove the brake and I would assume probably refinsh it also?. Is it worth the cost?


I really want to replicate the Bulgarian 7.62 AR-M1F. I undestand that Arsenal is coming out with this exact rifle, the SAS M-7. I would imagine it probably would run close to $1000.00.
www.arsenalinc.com/sasm7pre.html

What do you all think. Opinions are needed!


FROM THIS

http://www.hunt101.com/img/185668.jpg

TO THIS:

http://www.hunt101.com/img/206352.jpg

I like it just the way it is.  How's the cheekweld with an underfolder stock anyway?

1) Historically correct 7.62x39 guns DO NOT have flash supressors. That break (slant-break) is the correct muzzle attachment...

2) Side folders are a far better folding stock than underfolders... And no reciever modification is required... Just bolt-on-and-go....

So, repair the threads on the muzzle, keep the slant-break, and put the appropriate-style sidefolder on it...

Keep it the way it is and save for the other one.

Quoted: 1) Historically correct 7.62x39 guns DO NOT have flash supressors. That break (slant-break) is the correct muzzle attachmentfor an AKM, not a Ak-47...

Ak-47 have a muzzle nut, not a slant comp.  

Looks like the consensus is keep the full length stock. It would be cool to have a Bulgarian 7.62 AR-M1F.  

I guess I'll just grab myself a Polish underfolder kit and make a run out to OOW (its good to be 45 minutes awayhave
When I converted the SA-93 over to pistol grip configuration I was going for a SSR-99P look that Arsenal USA and Gordon Tech used to make.

SSR-99P
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/triage1998/7747SSR-99P.jpg



CAMPYBOB and TheRealSundance are correct the muzzle nut would be more appropriate on a milled receiver.


How about this:

get some milled Soviet wood from the 50's
put a muzzle nut on the AK
put a bayonet lug on
put the sling attachment on the receiver
hot blue the AK
get a slabside 30 rounder and


BAM


I have myself a 1950's AK-47 type III clone



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/triage1998/jk04703.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/triage1998/jk04704.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/triage1998/jk04702.jpg


EDIT: I should note that the 3 pictures above are from TANTAL's web site

Whatch ya all think?

Thats a fine looking AK....

Quoted: How about this: get some milled Soviet wood from the 50's put a muzzle nut on the AK put a bayonet lug on put the sling attachment on the receiver hot blue the AK get a slabside 30 rounder and

I don't see why you couldn't.