AK-47: Milled Receiver Stock Options

DZ · Oct 28, 2013

I am looking to upgrade the original stock on my Arsenal SAM7R. It is too short and the hard plastic butt plate is less than comfortable.

I would like to take one of two routes:

1. Replace with a longer fixed stock with an acceptable rubber butt pad.
Any suggestions in this category?

Or

2. Install a buffer tube adapter and Magpul CTR stock. The only options I have found are the ACE block that I believe both tangs be removed, a Tapco and a CAA ATKM tube adapter that requires only the lower tang be removed.
The CAA seems to be the best option, though I haven't found too many posts of people actually using it. Is it any good? I usually associate CAA stuff with junk.

Is there any other solution I am missing?

Thanks.

Absolute · Oct 28, 2013

I am in the same boat, hate the stock on my SAM7R. Really don't want to have to permanently alter a tang in order to swap it.

Hellrazr78 · Oct 28, 2013

http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/IWDNEW3B12_2.html

Maybe something from these guys?

ObsceneJesster · Oct 28, 2013

Is it uncomfortable during recoil or when you're just holding it there? The reason I ask is because I think the same stock is on my SGL-21 and I barely even feel recoil. Does your SAM7R have the AK-74 style muzzle break? That does a hell of a job knocking down the recoil to about the same as an AR.

Personally, I'd stay away from the adjustable stock mounts. An AK was designed for a fixed stock and they look stupid sporting an AR style stock.

amoebicmagician · Oct 29, 2013

I don't know if it's the same company, but I got a bunch of CAA mags that were shipped with the TAVORs, and they are friggin amazing mags.

DZ · Oct 29, 2013

Absolute said:
I am in the same boat, hate the stock on my SAM7R. Really don't want to have to permanently alter a tang in order to swap it.

Let me know if you find a good solution and I will do the same. I'd prefer to stay with a fixed stock if i can get one that fits properly. Magpul?? Are you listening???

Agreed. Have you looked to see if the lower tang is riveted? I haven't had a chance, but if it is I wouldn't mind removing it since riveting a new one on isn't too involved.

Hellrazr78 said:
http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/IWDNEW3B12_2.html

Maybe something from these guys?

I had looked at them. Was hoping to end up with a polymer set up since I am going to set the forearm up for an optic.

ObsceneJesster said:
Is it uncomfortable during recoil or when you're just holding it there? The reason I ask is because I think the same stock is on my SGL-21 and I barely even feel recoil. Does your SAM7R have the AK-74 style muzzle break? That does a hell of a job knocking down the recoil to about the same as an AR.

Recoil. It is a hard platic butt plate and I don't care for it. Regardless, the stock is 1-1/2" too short or so.

ObsceneJesster said:
Personally, I'd stay away from the adjustable stock mounts. An AK was designed for a fixed stock and they look stupid sporting an AR style stock, IMO

Allows LOP adjustment and with the CTR stock, drop at comb is easily modified for proper cheek weld. Function > Form.

Flipz · Oct 29, 2013

FYI, the buttplate is metal, not plastic. Ive never had an issue with it due to recoil. IMO 7.62x39 doesnt have enough kick to warrant a rubber recoil pad. But thats just me.

If you want a simple solution, just get a slip on rubber buttpad. It will extend the length of the stock and give you the recoil reduction youre interested in.

Hi-Torque · Oct 29, 2013

Just so you know, the surplus military stocks that were meant for a double tang milled receiver will work on a Sam7r, with a little modification. The part of the stock that slides into the receiver is going to be a little too big, but it can be shaved down to fit. I refused to cut the tang off of my Sam7r receiver, so I went this route. I used a Polish laminate stock and foregrip set for a milled receiver.

I do see that you want to stay polymer, but the choices are looking pretty thin for the milled AK's. Does anyone know of a surplus stock that's polymer and used on a milled AK? And non-Warsaw length? What should be an easy request for a stamped receiver is a big deal for the milled....

I have an entirely different gun that has a wood stock that was stained black at the factory. I thought it was plastic when I bought it, only to find that it was indeed a hardwood. I love a wood stock, so it was a pleasant surprise. Might be an option if the polymer doesn't exist, and you want to keep your gun black.

AlpineDude67 · Oct 29, 2013

Seems to me it is worth trying a slip on pad that will increase your LOP and give you a more comfortable shooting experience without having to replace the stock at all.

You are going to get a lot of cushioning from a slip on pad that adds 1.5 inches to the LOP, solving both problems at once, probably for the lowest cost too.

I agree with the other guys - an AR stock on an AK just looks kind of silly to me. It becomes this kind of Franken-gun thing. Get a NATO-length wood stock and stain it black or the rubber butt pad.

Scott7891 · Oct 29, 2013

Bulgarian AR-M9 surplus stock for their current issue AK's. Has a longer stock and rubber butt-pad just like you wanted. I used to have one on my AK but ended up selling it because the stock was too long for me.

http://www.k-var.com/shop/AK-001ARM9.html

DZ · Oct 29, 2013

Scott7891 said:
Bulgarian AR-M9 surplus stock for their current issue AK's. Has a longer stock and rubber butt-pad just like you wanted. I used to have one on my AK but ended up selling it because the stock was too long for me.

http://www.k-var.com/shop/images/d_1352.jpg

http://www.k-var.com/shop/AK-001ARM9.html

How was the comb height for you?

Scott7891 · Oct 31, 2013

DZ said:
How was the comb height for you?

Idk I never tried it with a scope only iron sites. Otherwise the stock was very comfortable to use.

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