Armory Sponsor
Posted: 4/5/2008 3:28:24 AM EDT
| if i wanted to go and do the whole class 3 thing how much would an original ak go for and would it be hard to find? and would you even be able to buy a whole gun or just buy the receiver or both i know pretty much nothing about class 3 stuff so all input would be helpfull and do these even exist in the us . thank you for your time |
|
Attached are a few links to "guns for sale" boards, keep your eye on them for AK ASKING prices. They are generally sold as whole firearms. http://www.sturmgewehr.com/webBBS/nfa4sale.cgi http://www.subguns.com/classifieds/?db=nfafirearms&category=All+Items+in+this+Category&query=category&search_and_display_db_button=on&results_format=headlines&website=&language=&session_key= They are out there...just need cash. Most are conversions of semis. |
|
I believe most AK's (full-stock or folders) are registered-receiver (RR) guns - that is, there are semi-auto guns that were converted to select-fire before the 1986 cut-off of new machine-gun registration for civilians (non-LEO/MIL/SOT). The cost of an RR is from about $14K to $17K depending on the configuration - they are generally sold as full guns - not just the receiver. There are a few bring-back guns registered in the 1968 amnesty - these are original Chinese guns - these go for $25K on up. There are a couple of real Russian AK's in the registery that would go for a premium if they ever came onto the market. There are no AK lightening-links, RDIAS, or othere conversion devices because these require drilling the receiver, which is a no-no according to the BATF. Others will be along with more information. |
I believe the registered Russian DEWAT (plugged bore) from the Bruce E Stern's Estate auction sold for something like $29k. I shot a converted Chinese AK once, with the wood AKM type stock, and while it was a blast to shoot, I would also have to say that it was the only gun that I ever felt uncomfortable shooting- do to the stock shape and size. |
+1. I always wanted an AK ... until I actually shot both the fixed-stock and folder versions in full-auto. Today, if someone gave me one for free, I'd immediately trade it for something enjoyable to shoot. 
|
|
They are a bit harsh, until you install 1) a hammer retarder and 2) a stock extension. The hammer retarder drops the cyclic rate on a Chinese AK down to around 600 rpm, even with Wolf and other currently made ammo, while the stock extension corrects the ergonomic issues related to the too-short factory stock. A Chinese AK without a hammer retarder will fire faster than 700 rpm with Wolf ammo, which is a bit much for controllability. A full auto 7.62x39mm AK never will be as controllable as an M-16, but they can be made into enjoyable shooters with these two improvements. They are incredibly fun to shoot, and really tear up targets. EDIT: If you decide to use the hammer retarder in a Chinese AK, be advised that you will also need: 1) AKM (single hook) trigger, 2) AKM (narrow) disconnector, 3) AKM hammer (radiused for hammer retarder cam), 4) AKM hammer spring--Yes they are different; an AK-47 hammer spring will rub on the hammer retarder. An AKM hammer spring has a "straight" leg on the right side, and the normal "curved" leg on the left. The hammer retarder assembly is composed of two pieces, the retarder itself and its return spring. In essence, you switch over the entire fire control group to AKM-pattern parts, other than the auto sear. |
Armory Sponsor