How to Modernize your AK

[BradMacc82]

looks like about a 10-minute job or so.

nice work man.

This was 'someones' work (), all in less than 10 minutes or so -

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For a quick tune-up, I'm sure as hell not complaining.

 

[Nemesis]

What did you use brad?

 

[clandestine]

What did you use brad?

Thats my work. I did it for Brad while we assembled and tuned his .300.

Someone will be along shortly to say it has no purpose though.

 

[honda53s]

I modernize my AK's.

I can hit targets quicker...
I can put rounds on target faster...
I can install/remove optics without tools, such as swapping a Red Dot for a 6x Scope...
I can operate the safety without changining my grip...
I have a smoother Action for cleaner and easier Operation...
I have a reliable, light and smooth 2 Stage Trigger for PREDICTABLE Shot Break...
I can mount a Silencer (Sound Suppressor)...
I can use a MS3 MAgpul Sling in Single and 2 Point Configurations...
I have a longer and more precise Iron Sight radius...


All of my mods are purpose driven and are "AK Durable". None are added to look "cool", but strangely every time Im at the range people want to shoot my AK's and ask about the unique changes I made.

Only gunsmiths are allowed to do that kind of work. Who do you have do your work?

 

[hogarth]

Chad,

Are you working/smithing these days? Am thinking about some mods on my sgl 21.

 

[clandestine]

Only gunsmiths are allowed to do that kind of work. Who do you have do your work?

I dont know hos real name, hes quite Clandestine about it. He tells me has a large customer base and a few haters

Chad,

Are you working/smithing these days? Am thinking about some mods on my sgl 21.

If you P.M. me I may be able to do something under contract at Scotts. Im not doing any regular Gunsmithing anymore though.

Im always open to consider doing new S12, AK, and AR work though.

 

[mopar92]

Thats my work. I did it for Brad while we assembled and tuned his .300.

Someone will be along shortly to say it has no purpose though.

It has no purpose.

Since it serves no purpose I want it done to my BCG free so I can loudly complain about your lack of skillz yo.

 

[honda53s]

I dont know hos real name, hes quite Clandestine about it. He tells me has a large customer base and a few haters .

At least he isn't one of them people we call liberals.

 

[clandestine]

It has no purpose.

Since it serves no purpose I want it done to my BCG free so I can loudly complain about your lack of skillz yo.

At least he isn't one of them people we call liberals.

 

[BradMacc82]

I can't take credit for that, that was all suggested and done by Chad, with me observing and absorbing knowledge like a sponge. I can however enjoy the end results of someone else's knowledge, experience and skill though.

 

[Sirex]

This was 'someones' work (), all in less than 10 minutes or so -

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For a quick tune-up, I'm sure as hell not complaining.

Wow, that looks awesome. Since the AK has looser tolerances of other rifles to increase reliability, does the polishing make a difference in operation? If so, I'd like to get my bolt done. I would imagine any smoothing would allow smoother, better operation. just wondering the benefit in the Ak. Thanks. Looks awesome

 

[BradMacc82]

I can't say for the AK, but for my .300, it was done to be gentler on the brass since I reload and to smooth out the action.

I could imagine it'd take a fair deal of the grit and drag out of the AK's action as well, but I haven't tried a tuned-up AK, so I can only imagine.

 

[erwos]

I am totally in the "modernize your AK camp". What makes the gun so reliable isn't the furniture, it's the operating system.

The stuff I like a lot and recommend:
1. TWS Dogleg w/ rear peep
2. Krebs safety (or equivalent)
3. Hogue or US Palm pistol grip
4. MFER (on AK-47s)

Note how none of that adds any significant weight to the rifle.

I am still torn about furniture. I like the MI AK-SS handguards because they give a lot of flexibility with rails, and should have nice heat reduction when the grip panels come out soon. But I do see how some people like the K-Var handguard, of course.

I actually don't think replacing the stock is necessary if you've got a standard fixed stock or an AK-100 stock. But with the commie-style wire folders, I'd probably replace that with a fixed stock or a Bonesteel+ACE setup.

(Also, I assume that making the action super smooth is tricky due to the way the action rides over the hammer.)

 

[Darkemp]

I can't say for the AK, but for my .300, it was done to be gentler on the brass since I reload and to smooth out the action.

I could imagine it'd take a fair deal of the grit and drag out of the AK's action as well, but I haven't tried a tuned-up AK, so I can only imagine.

My polished bolt carrier was DIY but did take some drag out of my Saiga. I can work the action with my pinky now.

 

[Scott7891]

All of my AK's are in stock condition at the moment. That is cause I've used any money I could get my hands on into buying more guns worrying about accessories later.

That being the case I do want to go tactical. An SLR-107 would be the base rifle since it has modern AK-100 series refining but also uses more available AKM components if the parts need replacing.

I would use a Bulgarian flash hider and a forward grip definitely. The only quandary for me would be the scope mounting option. I like the TWS setup but the cons would be not being able to use the iron sights as back up unless I remove the sight itself. If there is a quick detach device it would definitely help out a lot rather than taking the time to fiddle with the screws holding it on the rails.

The other option would be the side-mount system. It would allow the quick detach feature if necessary while allowing the use of iron sights at the same time. However the con is I wouldn't be able to use the side-folding capability for storage or transport.

The optic choices for me are either going to be Meprolight or Russian surplus.

 

[Nemesis]

Thats my work. I did it for Brad while we assembled and tuned his .300.

Someone will be along shortly to say it has no purpose though.

Ah, cool. Polishing always makes things run smoother, even if its only slightly

 

[Hopalong]

My polished bolt carrier was DIY but did take some drag out of my Saiga. I can work the action with my pinky now.

So THAT'S why Chad is always polishing his internals....

 

[booker]

Rifle Dynamics builds some outstanding modern, accurate, durable, fighting AKs. They also do a la cart work on your rig. Pricey but their work is top notch and Jim Fuller is a great guy.

http://www.rifledynamics.com/services/ak.php

 

[Indiana Jones]

Thats my work. I did it for Brad while we assembled and tuned his .300.

Someone will be along shortly to say it has no purpose though.

Obama "you didnt buff that!"

Btw dude, that has NO purpose.

 

[browning guy]

Obama "you didnt buff that!"

Btw dude, that has NO purpose.

Yea, that makes me wonder did you ever get the camel poop out of your dirka dirka limp dick Ak???


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