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Posted: 8/22/2005 5:41:01 PM EDT

SEAK III will be a concerted effort between the professionals of
In Range of Tennessee and Rapid Fire of Ohio!!

We have chosen the awesome M-92 Yugoslavian "Krinkov" from the famous Zastava Arms Kragujevac Factory to be our third Special Edition AK here on AR15.COM.

SEAK III WILL ONLY TOTAL 50 RIFLES.

As such, it will be "CNC Engraved" on the left side of the receiver above the magazine:

S.E.A.K. III
1 of 50

The Zastava Factory has a much celebrated history, and I encourage all of you read the history of this famous and historical factory to get an appreciation of this weapon.

We are taking the rest of this week to work out the final details, but here is what we have for now:

- Brand New Unissued M-92 Kit w/Tritium "Flip-Up" Front and Rear Sights
- Armory USA 1.0mm Stamped Receiver
- Gordon Tech G2 "Double Hook" Fire Control Group
- US Manufactured "Yugo" Design Pistol Grip from our own "TheDukeRyan"
- Ohio Rapid Fire "Fake" Suppressor
- Durable Teflon Moly over Phosphate Finish

Barrel extension up close!

Ohio Rapid Fire will be providing the project with complete kits, a newly designed fake suppressor, as well as the Armory USA Receivers. InRange will take possession of the kits, provide the G2 FCG, US "Yugo" Pistol Grip, and assemble and finish the weapon.

The SEAK III will come with a full one-year warranty on assembly and function.

Shipping Costs will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

FFL Transfer Fees will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

Cost of the AR15.COM Special Edition AK (SEAK) III will be: $875.00

Non Team Members will be able to purchase the same rifle for an additional $50.00, for a total of $925.00. However, we encourage non Team Members to join AR15.COM with a bronze membership to receive the SEAK III at the Team Member price.

Note: The production of SEAK III is contingent upon a minimum of 25 individuals desiring this special edition AK. Once we have 25 individuals providing a 50% deposit, production will begin.

Production from start to finish is estimated to be 2-3 weeks upon receipt of the deposits of those 25 individuals.

We are planning the final details this week and should be complete by 26 Aug 05.

We plan on allowing 30 calendar days for everyone to spin up and put their name on the SEAK III list. We will begin taking names on 29 Aug 05 and cease on 27 Sep 05.

Deposits will be due NLT 30 Sep 05.

Production begins on 3 Oct 05 and will complete on 21 Oct 05.

With the future importation of complete kits ceasing on 1 Jan 06, we feel this may be one of your last opportunities to purchase a unique weapon at a lower than currently available market cost. If you choose not to participate in this project, we encourage you to purchase one of these weapons from other retailers as soon as possible so as not to "miss the boat" like many of us did in 1989 and 1994.

I will act as the single Point of Contact (POC) for this project and all questions will be directed to me. Weekly updates will be provided to AR15.COM Management so they can stay abreast of all matters affecting the members of this board.

More details will follow this week.

KF

Posted: 8/22/2005 6:46:14 PM EDT

[#1]

That's a great deal. I'd get in on this, but I already ordered one in May.

Posted: 8/23/2005 6:03:57 AM EDT

[#2]

Posted: 8/23/2005 6:38:42 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

What?!?

Parts/Components? Some of the best on the market from the kit to all the individual components.

Builder? Thoroughly experienced with well over 750 Kalashnikov Rifles assembled to date.

Price? If someone was to purchase the items separately, and had the weapon built by a gunsmith:

Kit retail cost: $540.00 (don't forget shipping)
Armory USA Receiver: 59.99 (don't forget shipping and FFL transfer tax)
G2 FCG: $40.00 (don't forget shipping)
ORF Fake Suppressor: $125.00 (don't forget shipping)
US Yugo Pistol Grip: 17.99 (don't forget shipping)
Shipping and insurance to and from the builder: $40.00
Labor for assembly and finish: $300-$350

Total: $1122.98 - $1172.98 ($50 fluctuation in labor cost)
(note: Total cost figure does not include shipping costs for individual items received from various vendors)

or

Purchase the M-92 from one of the two retailers currently offering complete weapons:

M-92 Rifle: $949.00 - $959.00
Shipping & Insurance: $20.00
FFL Transfer Fee: $20.00 - $50.00

Total: $989.00 - $1029.00 (includes fluctuation of rifle cost and FFL transfer fee)

Posted: 8/23/2005 8:42:59 AM EDT

[#4]

This will be a title 1 weapon? I know you mention a fake suppressor, but the photo shows a SBR. Thanks.

Posted: 8/23/2005 9:28:19 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
This will be a title 1 weapon? I know you mention a fake suppressor, but the photo shows a SBR. Thanks.

Updated to reflect the fake suppressor. The weapon can be "SBR'd" once you receive it, if your home state allows it.

KF

Posted: 8/23/2005 9:56:12 AM EDT

[#6]

I've talked to Todd and we are going to make the can about 1.5" in dia. instead of 2.25" in dia. I think it would look better. OR!!! we can build a totally modern can that is dimpled and sharply rounded. What do you guys think?

Posted: 8/23/2005 11:13:06 AM EDT

[#7]

*stirs from a deep sleep*

Very nice indeed KF and ORF. Trying to talk my brothers into getting 4 consecutives.

BTW, I have REALLY enjoyed my SEAK I (003). It is a sweet shooting rifle. Picked up some plum mags and pistol grip, and it always evokes interest on the range..

Posted: 8/23/2005 11:39:21 AM EDT

[#8]

I was thinking that since Im making up the grips I should get 01 for free

Posted: 8/23/2005 11:46:49 AM EDT

[#9]

Posted: 8/23/2005 12:55:15 PM EDT

[#10]

Count me in. [

Posted: 8/23/2005 1:15:48 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
I've talked to Todd and we are going to make the can about 1.5" in dia. instead of 2.25" in dia. I think it would look better. OR!!! we can build a totally modern can that is dimpled and sharply rounded. What do you guys think?

I like the idea of 1.5" dia, would it look like this

edited for image

Posted: 8/23/2005 1:20:30 PM EDT

[#12]

when is the pay date? when do we have to put our names up.. cuz i wants one

Posted: 8/23/2005 1:32:18 PM EDT

[#13]

We are planning the final details this week and should be complete by 26 Aug 05.

We plan on allowing 30 calendar days for everyone to spin up and put their name on the SEAK III list.

We will begin taking names on 29 Aug 05 and cease on 27 Sep 05.

Deposits will be due NLT 30 Sep 05.

Production begins on 3 Oct 05 and will complete on 21 Oct 05.

Posted: 8/23/2005 1:38:06 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Quoted:
This will be a title 1 weapon? I know you mention a fake suppressor, but the photo shows a SBR. Thanks.

Updated to reflect the fake suppressor. The weapon can be "SBR'd" once you receive it, if your home state allows it.

KF

Tell me more here. How is this thing attached? What will be required to return it to the
proper look once SBR'ed?

Posted: 8/23/2005 1:40:55 PM EDT

[#15]

Krink a question on how these are going to be numbered. will ALL the rifles say 1 OF 50 on them,like the current SEBR. or will there be a 2 OF 50 and so on ? mmk

Posted: 8/23/2005 1:42:43 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Krink a question on how these are going to be numbered. will ALL the rifles say 1 OF 50 on them,like the current SEBR. or will there be a 2 OF 50 and so on ? mmk

1 of 50
2 of 50
3 of 50

and so on.

Posted: 8/23/2005 1:45:38 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Tell me more here. How is this thing attached? What will be required to return it to the
proper look once SBR'ed?

The fake suppressor will have a solid pin non-removeable pin which will "lock" it in place.

Once you have the SBR paperwork completed and approved, you can legally remove the fake can and reinstall the original flash hider which will be included with your SEAK III.

Posted: 8/23/2005 2:01:09 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
reinstall the original flash hider which will be included with your SEAK III.

THAT's what I wanted to hear

Posted: 8/23/2005 2:01:27 PM EDT

[#19]

How hard is it to remove the fake can and put the correct flash hider back on once you have your paperwork approved.

I am thinking about it.

Posted: 8/23/2005 2:14:38 PM EDT

[#20]

Count me in. Dibs on 21....

Posted: 8/23/2005 2:45:08 PM EDT

[#21]

I'll take one. #X of 50 doesn't matter.

That's right. I'm from New Jersey. Got a problem with that?

Posted: 8/23/2005 3:42:12 PM EDT

[#22]

You bet your ass I want one!

I think that I should get #1, since I was the person to bring it up in the first place.

Posted: 8/23/2005 3:52:43 PM EDT

[#23]

This is too neat to pass up.

Please sign me up for one.

Posted: 8/23/2005 4:39:57 PM EDT

[#24]

Just out of curiousity, will the BC be stainless or finished?

Posted: 8/23/2005 4:45:40 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
How hard is it to remove the fake can and put the correct flash hider back on once you have your paperwork approved.

Should only have to carefully dremel cut the solid pin between the FSB and Fake Can, remove the FSB front pin, unscrew the fake can, replace the solid pin with the original plunger pin/detent and spring, press the FSB front pin back in, and then screw the original flash hider back on .............

Posted: 8/23/2005 5:08:04 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Very nice indeed KF and ORF. Trying to talk my brothers into getting 4 consecutives.

BTW, I have REALLY enjoyed my SEAK I (003). It is a sweet shooting rifle. Picked up some plum mags and pistol grip, and it always evokes interest on the range..

I'm just the guy between AR15.COM and the two guys who will be doing everything......The real guys behind this effort are Troy Sellars of In Range and Todd Grove of Ohio Rapid Fire. Without Troy building them and Todd providing the kits, we wouldn't be doing this. They both deserve the credit!!

Posted: 8/23/2005 5:26:50 PM EDT

[#27]

sign me up

Posted: 8/23/2005 5:36:24 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
we can build a totally modern can that is dimpled and sharply rounded. What do you guys think?

How about a pic of something like that?

Posted: 8/23/2005 5:41:09 PM EDT

[#29]

He just got finished putting my semi auto Colt 9mm SMG together with a fake can he made in his shop....

It gets Teflon Molycoated tomorrow and then off to me by this weekend !!!

Troy can make just about any type of can we want....Hopefully he will come along and make some suggestions (with photos).

Posted: 8/23/2005 5:41:22 PM EDT

[#30]

Is this close to the size?

Posted: 8/23/2005 5:43:18 PM EDT

[#31]

If it was a more orthodox AK, I'd consider one, but fake cans and the like are cheesy. No thanks.

Posted: 8/23/2005 5:58:16 PM EDT

[#32]

Will they be individually numbered or same as with the SEBR? If so....I'd like #7 or #11!
I also like the second can that was posted...see below

Posted: 8/23/2005 6:09:42 PM EDT

[#33]

Guys,
Heres my .02 on a couple things. I am NOT building the guns, just suppling parts. Troy @ InRange will handle mfg. On the can if you do not like the large 2.25 can I would suggest same style, smaller dia. We can get a sample done here next week and post pics.

Todd@ORF

Posted: 8/23/2005 7:00:12 PM EDT

[#34]

If this would have come at a better time

. Always wanted a Krink and I always wanted to piss off Toady....

Posted: 8/23/2005 7:34:07 PM EDT

[#35]

You guys really know how to throw a wrench into the monkey.

There goes all my near-term planning. It will be later into next month before I know for sure whether I'll be able to hard-commit, but I really don't see how I can resist one of these beauties.

Now if it was just in 5.45-- I know, I know, you can't do everything. This is just fine-- I liiiike it. Don't forget to save one for Bob Williams.

I hear he's making some money-- (and some of it is mine--

)

Off topic a little: I missed the earlier SEAKs-- can someone tell me what they were??

Posted: 8/23/2005 7:54:10 PM EDT

[#36]

What about a copy of a real commie can?

Posted: 8/23/2005 8:03:37 PM EDT

[#37]

Goddammit, this woud be the week my car just burned up its tranny.

I am really tempted to say f**k it and get one anyhow. Anyone want a nice AR rifle?

Posted: 8/23/2005 8:43:01 PM EDT

[#38]

Can this be ordered direct as a SBR?

Thanks,

Mike

Posted: 8/24/2005 2:12:43 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
Can this be ordered direct as a SBR?

Thanks,

Mike

We contemplated that, but decided in order to keep it quick and simple we chose not to. It's easy to SBR after you receive it.

Posted: 8/24/2005 5:01:25 AM EDT

[#40]

I'm interested. It will have a folding stock right?

Can we get pictures of what the exact final version will look like? With the choosen can, etc..

Thanks

Posted: 8/24/2005 5:14:23 AM EDT

[#41]

As soon as we finalize what the cans can be we will let people pick the one for the build.

Posted: 8/24/2005 6:24:53 AM EDT

[#42]

is there an option to get a pistol version?

Posted: 8/24/2005 8:33:33 AM EDT

[#43]

Sorry we will only be building rifles this time. That is a good suggestion for the next build though.

Posted: 8/24/2005 8:45:57 AM EDT

[#44]

Maybe I missed it but this will be chambered for 7.62x39, correct? I'm tentatively in.... waiting on final details

Posted: 8/24/2005 10:46:12 AM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
I'm interested. It will have a folding stock right?

Can we get pictures of what the exact final version will look like? With the choosen can, etc..

Thanks

Yes, it will have a folding stock.

Pics of the final can design will be posted when complete.

Posted: 8/24/2005 10:46:37 AM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
Maybe I missed it but this will be chambered for 7.62x39, correct? I'm tentatively in.... waiting on final details

Yes, 7.62 x 39mm

Posted: 8/24/2005 10:50:07 AM EDT

[#47]

tritium sights on rifles aren't exactly the best. It would have been great to just have regular A2 sights with a full sight radius ala Galil / Valmet / Krebs.