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Posted: 7/8/2009 11:19:42 PM EDT
I had been wanting to have an AK105 clone built for the longest time, so after initially sending one of my SLR105s off to Chris Butler for a side folder install, I decided to have him do the AK105 conversion instead. I got this rifle back a few days ago and was out to the range with it today. I got the irons and optic sighted in and was able to consistently shoot 1 inch groups at 50 yards. Chris did an awesome job on the build and re-finish. The rifle is solid with almost no recoil at all. Parts include a Bulgarian FSB, AKUSA extended brake, Saiga top cover, Russian 5.5mm side folder, repro 500 meter rear sight, PK23 optic, Russian OTK sling and Hogue grip. The current brake on there now is pinned/welded but I had Chris install the FSB detent and spring, so as soon as I move out of Washingtonia I will be going the SBR route with this.
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Nice! What finish did you have him use? I'm not really sure what it's called but it's the premium finish that AKUSA offers. Chris told me that it's a fairly elaborate finishing process to get a gun done like this and the results are pretty awesome. I was never really someone that would get hung up on having a perfect finish on a gun because I like to shoot them, but I will say that this finish is much better than the original Arsenal spray paint that was on it before. |
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How muchy? Chris ain't cheap. Chris is awesome and I would consider his prices fair for the quality of the work he does. I spoke with him several times over the phone during the course of this build and he was always courteous, professional and very knowlegeable. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a quality AK smith. Also, thanks to fourtfourmag for getting me pointed in Chris's direction when I was researching this project. |
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See my above comment on this. Get a 107CR. One just sold on the EE for $900. A good deal. I picked my up a while ago for $950. Go CR route and you wont have to scrounge for parts. Roger that nictra, that's the model I'm looking for. I'd probably buy one today if I could find one at that price and then I could sell off the extra poly side folder assembly that I've been hanging on to. |
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