Is the Gas Tube and front furniature on a AMD-65 the same as a standard AK?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is the Gas Tube and front furniature on a AMD-65 the same as a standard AK?

Posted: 10/11/2005 9:32:05 PM EDT

I have seen people replace the vented lower foregrip and bare gas tube with plastic furniature and was wondering if these pieces were "regular" AK parts, or do I need AMD-65 specific parts?

Posted: 10/12/2005 2:14:50 AM EDT

[#1]

Both have to be modified to fit. The gas tube will need to be shortened and swedged open to fit the gas block. To swedge the gas tube, you need a tapered peice of steel. I have used a ratchet handle from an old socket set. The handgaurd will have to be trimmed to fit the front retainer. It isn't bad to do. Take your time with a Dremel and you will be okay.

Mike

Posted: 10/12/2005 5:57:20 AM EDT

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Both have to be modified to fit. The gas tube will need to be shortened and swedged open to fit the gas block. To swedge the gas tube, you need a tapered peice of steel. I have used a ratchet handle from an old socket set. The handgaurd will have to be trimmed to fit the front retainer. It isn't bad to do. Take your time with a Dremel and you will be okay.

Mike

Even I did it alright. Just leave length to allow for the end flare to make it a bit shorter; you can always file more.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is the Gas Tube and front furniature on a AMD-65 the same as a standard AK?

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