Been lurking about this site for some time, absorbing all the knowledge but I got a few questions.
Okay, I am looking to build a cheap romanian ak (first build) using the parts kit and either a flat or a prebent blank.
1) What kind of accuracy should I be expecting, at lets say 100 yards? Will I be able to group within 8-10 inches or what?
2) How is the quality of thse part kits, is barrel usually always pretty good? (Is it chrome lined?) I have been looking at the copesdist.com website, they seem to have fairly good prices on handpicked with the G2 trigger group included (124.99). good place to buy from?
3) On meeting US compliance, I know the trigger group is 3 parts, but i see a lot of pics on here with the stock pistol grip, so what parts are they replacing? I was thinking about the piston and possibly the PG, is this the cheapest route? ( I know I need 5 parts, and already have taken into account the 3 trigger parts)
4) How long u think the these romy kits will last at the prices they are now? Thinking about doing this build in the summer so will they still be around then?

Sorry to bombard you all with questions, but thanks for taking your time to read this. Any info is much appreciated.

I would buy now, as with everything they dry up sooner or laterand price will go up or they will dissapear (try to find a G3 or Cetme kit) I once was buying russian SKS's for 65$......  
That deal with the G2 trigger is the way to go. Yes they are chrome lined, and my kit was unissued.. brand spanking new looking but a few minor wood dings that added what i call character, barrel perfect.  Maybe pay the extra for the hand picked if you are worried, but i wouldnt wait too long.

On meeting US compliance you can easily get your parts by replacing:

receiver (obviously)
fire control group, 3 parts
muzzle device, about $10-$15
piston, around $15-$20
pistol grip
mag body
mag floor plate
mag follower

thanks for all the info, but what about accuracy??? What kind of grouping would you expect??

I had a rifle put together from a Romanian kit and I was getting 5-6 inch groups off the bench with 154gr SP Wolf. Which means with my shooting skills that the rifle can probably shoot 3-4 inch groups.

With a muzzle device you need 6 U.S. parts not 5.

Quoted: I had a rifle put together from a Romanian kit and I was getting 5-6 inch groups off the bench with 154gr SP Wolf. Which means with my shooting skills that the rifle can probably shoot 3-4 inch groups.

Wow, that is pretty nice for a cheap romy. I was hoping to use this as a cheap coyote gun, something with a little more knockdown than a 22 h=85%