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2/1/2015 1:22:30 AM EDT
Hi there, I ji order my 1st AK. I got a zastava npap with a 10 round magazines. I will like to open up the magwell to use the 30 round magazines. Please help. What do I need to do and how hard is this modification?  Should I take it to a gun smith. I know I should have gotten the 30 rounder in the 1st place but I got a hell of a deal on the rifle. Thanks for the help.
2/1/2015 1:37:37 AM EDT
[#1]
You'll have to open up the magwell, get a proper bolt, and relieve the front trunnion. It's A LOT of material that needs to be removed using a dremel. Also, headspace could be an issue with the new bolt.

Only take it to a gunsmith that knows how to do the mod. If you're going to go that route, it might be worth it to have him remove the front trunnion to do a cleaner job.

Honestly, I think you should sell it or write it off and get one that takes regular magazines.
2/1/2015 1:41:03 AM EDT
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Don't take it to a gunsmith unless they specialize in AKs.

My FIL is a gunsmith, and he doesn't touch my AKs except for refinishing. Most gunsmiths won't say no to a gun, even if they don't know what they're doing.

2/1/2015 2:54:25 AM EDT
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You'll have to open up the magwell, get a proper bolt, and relieve the front trunnion. It's A LOT of material that needs to be removed using a dremel. Also, headspace could be an issue with the new bolt.

Only take it to a gunsmith that knows how to do the mod. If you're going to go that route, it might be worth it to have him remove the front trunnion to do a cleaner job.

Honestly, I think you should sell it or write it off and get one that takes regular magazines.
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All of that depends on how recent an import the rifle is. AFAIK all imports in recent years have double-stack bolts and proper trunnions. If his rifle was imported in the last couple of years, all he needs to do is open up the magwell.
2/24/2015 1:59:56 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the help. But I was able to return the ak. And ordered the correct one with the 30 rounder. Lol
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