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Posted: 12/23/2003 5:47:05 PM EDT

I know that to build an AK-type rifle I would have to buy some part set from say K-VAR and a receiver and send them to someone to get them assembled.

But while I know where to get part sets, I do not know where, or for that matter who, I can get an AK receiver from. I have heard of Ohio Ordinance receievers (like the one one the SEAK) but do they make all types of receivers (milled and stamped)? Do they have a website?

Any information or a link to a website would be great. And if for some reason my idea of how to build a rifle is wrong let me know. Thanks!

Posted: 12/23/2003 5:54:23 PM EDT

[#1]

Stamped receivers:

Ohio Ordnance Works.

www.ohioordnanceworks.com/parts.htm

ARSENAL USA & GLOBAL TRADES CO.

www.globaltrades.com/new16mmreceivers.html

Milled receivers:

The Firing Line

www.angelfire.com/ok3/firingline/page2.html

Posted: 12/23/2003 5:54:44 PM EDT

[#2]

Receivers cab be acquired here www.ohioordnanceworks.com/ , but they are the stamped variety. Milled receivers can be bought from The Firing Line. You can go about buying pieces and sending them off, but dollar for dollar, and headache after headache you are better off getting a SEAK.

Posted: 12/23/2003 7:25:31 PM EDT

[#3]

I am getting an SEAK. I was just wondering about this for future reference. Thanks for the answers guys.

Posted: 12/23/2003 9:44:30 PM EDT

[#4]

Which of the stamped receivers would you consider "more" worth it? Thanks!

Posted: 12/24/2003 4:00:00 AM EDT

[#5]

Most AK affectionados stay away from Hexxe receivers. Avoid flat receivers that you have to bend into shape (big pain in the neck) and drill/cut mag well, etc.

Posted: 12/24/2003 4:18:57 AM EDT

[#6]

Which of the stamped receivers would you consider "more" worth it?{/b]

at this point, not even having seen them or touched one, the globaltrades product holds the most promise.

currently though, the best on the market is probably the itm/oow receiver.

for 7.62 builds, i still have no problem with the hesse receiver.

even the krinks receiver can be successfully built into a fine rifle.

all said, i'll do my next build on one of global's receivers.

Posted: 12/24/2003 4:29:33 AM EDT

[#7]

The Globaltrades receiver looks good. I have a Polish PKM kit, that needs a receiver badly. My inital plan was to get a milled Firing Line receiver for it, but thats like $450, Global offers the 1.6mm

receiver customized for under $200. Looks decent, and its an Arsenal brand (I hope).

Posted: 12/24/2003 4:32:01 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
...the globaltrades product holds the most promise.....

Yup Global Trades promises alright....now delivery on those promises....that is a completely different story!

IF the product is ever produced.... IF it ever hits market.. IF it is of decent quality... IF priced fairly.... IF their customer service improves.... IF....grandama had balls she would be grandapa etc....etc..

I'll believe a Global Trades product when I see it!

Posted: 12/24/2003 4:35:45 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Quoted:
...the globaltrades product holds the most promise.....

Yup Global Trades promises alright....now delivery on those promises....that is a completely different story!

IF the product is ever produced.... IF it ever hits market.. IF it is of decent quality... IF priced fairly.... IF their customer service improves.... IF....grandama had balls she would be grandapa etc....etc..

I'll believe a Global Trades product when I see it!

IF....grandama had balls she would be grandapa etc....etc..

Posted: 12/24/2003 5:09:17 AM EDT

[#10]

Campy, is it true the OOW receivers need to be fully heat treated before assembling into a AK?

Posted: 12/24/2003 5:21:33 AM EDT

[#11]

From the picture that they have one their website, it looks to me they we treated, but they need to be finished either parkerized or blued.

you see all that discoloration? Thats from being heated up (I hope that's not rust)

Posted: 12/24/2003 4:17:18 PM EDT

[#12]

How long does it take to fully assemble a receiever and a parts kit into a complete rilfe? Do turn around times differ between the people you choose to make it? And also, does it have to be assembled by an FFL? Thanks.

Posted: 12/24/2003 6:48:16 PM EDT

[#13]

OOW receivers are heat treated ONLY around the big holes.

Here's what an OOW receiver that's been properly hardened by AK-USA looks like:

Posted: 12/24/2003 6:57:44 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
OOW receivers are heat treated ONLY around the big holes.

Here's what an OOW receiver that's been properly hardened by AK-USA looks like:

www.kythri.net/pictures/oow-ak74-akusa-heattreat_1.jpg

www.kythri.net/pictures/oow-ak74-akusa-heattreat_2.jpg

www.kythri.net/pictures/oow-ak74-akusa-heattreat_3.jpg

www.kythri.net/pictures/oow-ak74-akusa-heattreat_4.jpg

How long was your turn around on haveing that thing heat treated? AK-USA has had mine about a month and Im very ready to get it back.

Posted: 12/24/2003 7:07:36 PM EDT

[#15]

Wow, my turnaround time was about 2 weeks or so.

Call Chris and see what the hold-up is.

Posted: 12/24/2003 7:16:50 PM EDT

[#16]

Thanks kythri. I emailed him a couple of days ago and he said he was waiting for them to get back from the heat treater. So I guess I'll wait a little longer.

Posted: 12/24/2003 7:19:22 PM EDT

[#17]

ark what ak are you going to build?

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