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Posted: 9/3/2004 11:42:29 AM EDT
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FCG, gas piston, and bolt carrier/ bolt are the same in both. Trunnion is different too, but since you knew about the receiver , you probably knew that.
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Posted: 9/3/2004 12:40:32 PM EDT
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AK= easy to get and inexpensive
RPK= hard to get and expensive |
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Posted: 9/3/2004 1:03:29 PM EDT
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Man... i can attest to that!! I was thinking of buying one. Cheap AK - $300. RPK - about $1K or more ! 
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Posted: 9/3/2004 1:54:42 PM EDT
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rpk pipes with rifling still in them are hard to come by (rpk74 pipes in good/new condition are for sale at k-var now).
for a bullet hose, they are tough to beat. |
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Posted: 9/3/2004 2:03:00 PM EDT
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Thats exactly what I'm thinking Campy. I've got a long, heavy barrel (7.62x39) from a milled Polytech lined up and you know what kind of reciever its going on. As long as the barrel & trunion are the only major parts difference, I'll use a Woodymaker FCG, some nice RPK furniture to finish it out, and a few 75rd drums to complete the package. Was thinking of trying to find a PK carry handle and modify it to clamp on the barrel. Any thoughts/suggestions on that or ideas who might have one? |
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Posted: 9/3/2004 2:39:07 PM EDT
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But isn't the Polytech barrel only 20 inches? |
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Posted: 9/3/2004 2:44:55 PM EDT
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You may be right; I haven't seen the barrel yet - bought it from a friend and I'll get it next week. I have an NHM91 and an RPK built on a Firing Line milled receiver w/a Bulgie parts kit, but I want another RPK type. I've got a line on a Polytech receiver to do the build on, but K-Var seems to be out of RPK kits in 7.62x39. I know the 20" isn't exactly correct, but it'll get me a little more velocity and that RPK look.
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Posted: 9/3/2004 2:50:59 PM EDT
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I used to have the NHM-91, but sold it years back. It was nice.
I bought an Egyptian Maadi PRM (has the 20 inch barrel) to create an RPK(like) clone. But after mucho research, I'd rather have a "real" semi-auto RPk but can't find any kits. The only thing available right now is an RPK-74 barrel assembly. IO has the shot out Romanian RPK barrel assemblys, but what good are those? My only choices so far are the ARSENAL RPK which is over a $1K, a Kreb's custom built Vepr RPK which pushes over $1600. Based on those prices, I'm going to do some more research and keep hunting. |
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Posted: 9/3/2004 5:25:02 PM EDT
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If I were you, I'd buy the Arsenal RPK for $1K while you can. I have one, and wish I had a few more. |
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Posted: 9/3/2004 7:50:17 PM EDT
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I'm getting the hint... Buy the RPK.... I'm working on it! I just have to find a buyer for my left nut.....  |
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Posted: 9/3/2004 7:55:59 PM EDT
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LOL, I can't tell you hom many extra shifts I've worked since discovering AK's. Managed to pick up a NHM-91 with a bonus check and I bought one of the RPK74 barrels from KVAR that I plan on turning into an underfolder RPK. $$$$$ |
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