Yeah I was thinking about a kit like that Squeek.
Again, guys, all I'm gonna do with the screws is put together the EXTRA flat I have. I don't even have any other parts to put another gun together yet. All I want to do is complete this flat project, which is totally seperate from the Krinkov build. I am lucky enough to have a machine shop right behind my store and we trade services all the time. It's not a money or equiptment issue. I just want to put a flat together. I do plan on welding the rails in and all, and I will still have the option of using rivets after the flat is built...since I don't have anything to slap on it.
I actually found a Romy kit for $70.00 + shipping I was thinking about. The only problem with me getting a couple of AK's for practice is I don't intend on selling any of these. Whatever I build, I'll keep. I hear what you are saying about doing things backwards, and it does make sense, but I don't want to end up with a bunch of AK's I didn't want in the first place. Besides, just because the Romys are cheaper doesn't mean I would take any less care in attempting to build them up. I'd want to do a good job anyway regardless of what kit I used first.
My first 1911 .45 ACP build was on a Colt frame. I could have started out with a cheaper one sure, but I didn't want a cheap .45, I wanted a Colt. I did all the work myself including peening and filing the frame to custom fit the slide, shaving the back of the frame and fitting a beavertail safety, as well as hand fitting all internals and hand polishing all of the mated surfaces. Yes, I did make mistakes, and yes I did have to buy extra parts that I screwed up, but all in all I did end up with a really sweet little gun. I'm kinda hoping for the same kind of experience with the Krinkov. I have no need to rush anything and plan on doing everything to the best of my ability so that it gets done the first time. I do really appreciate the warnings and suggestions though, and know that the only reason you guys have told me such things is to save me a world of hurt. Thank you.
I just want to have fun with this build. Frustration IS part of the fun, something I know you guys understand. I know that I am not fully aware of the horrors before me on this project, but that only adds to the excitement for the build. You guys remember your first build right? That's what I am looking forward to.
I like building stuff. I have custom built cars and bikes, several 1911's some 10/22's and a bunch of AR15's too. Back in the 90's I built up a little .380 Cobray from a flat. I've restored my Dad's beat up old Marlin 336 .35 cal lever action.
I'm not saying these things as if to announce "Look at me, I'm a badass gunbuilder!" far from it gang. I totally admit that I am a newbie at this, and I totally appreciate all the help you guys have been giving me. I just wanted to let you know that I am not a totally rank beginner with no mechanical experience what so ever. I like to tinker with stuff, and my latest victim looks like it'll be this AK build.
I KNOW you guys are right about me getting some practice in. The thing is, I don't have any use for a hanful of AK builds when I'm done. Like I said, I don't plan on selling any and the only way that building a bunch of AK's would make sense for me is if I were building some for a bunch of friends.
I plan on doing this build "by the book" and save my experimentation for later AK projects. Thanks again for all the great advice, like I said, I really appreciate it alot. You can't put a dollar value on the info I have gotten here, all based on your experiences. Thanks again!
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