Where to obtain an AKMS kit

[Bertfish]

I've read the forum (and Google) but if I missed a similar thread I apologize.

Bought an NDS-1P receiver from Nodak Spud before the 10/1 ban went in to effect. For those who may not know that is for the Polish/Hungarian AKMS variant AK. I've read a lot on how to build the rifle and have friends who have built them before so I have access to knowledge and tools. It's certainly more than putting together an AR receiver but I'm confident I can pull it off.

Problem is, I can not find a parts kit. Found one on What A Country (http://whatacountry.com/polish-underfolder-ak-parts-kit.aspx) but for $390 it doesn't include a barrel. Seems pricey to me but others may disagree. I searched at the Harrisburg gun show (went straight to Sarco then searched the rest of the hall) with no luck. Google hasn't been a big help either.

So, experienced AK builders, where have you all had luck finding parts kits recently? I'd like to get the kit in my hand so that I can start to prepare/refinish parts before assembly. Should I keep trying gun shows or is the internet a better resource?

 

[-Z/28-]

The one at What A Country is your best bet. The parts kit bubble burst when the panic hit last winter; ~$400 or so is the going rate for those kits now.

 

[Bertfish]

The one at What A Country is your best bet. The parts kit bubble burst when the panic hit last winter; ~$400 or so is the going rate for those kits now.

I kinda figured that was the case but was hoping otherwise. Seems like that happened with most parts of the firearms industry

 

[hvymax]

Most will not ship to MD. Check before ordering. Out of state gun show is your best bet.

 

[armed ferret]

kits have all but dried up at shows. i saw ONE polish UF kit at chantilly. marked "$700 FIRM, CASH ONLY."

which is damn near twice what it's worth, considering it didn't have a barrel.

 

[Bertfish]

Wonder if it would be easier to just piece together the parts I need. Only concern is the wide variance in AK parts specs.

 

[rob-cubed]

I'd wait, or bite the bullet. Arms of America has one for $379... it will get cheaper over time, but right now that's the going rate.
http://armsofamerica.com/akm-47polishfolderkitdemil20900.aspx

 

[huesmann]

Keep an eye on this OOS one?

http://www.impactguns.com/product.aspx?zpid=31271

 

[SRD]

Most recent purchase.

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30571

 

[Bertfish]

Keep an eye on this OOS one?

http://www.impactguns.com/product.aspx?zpid=31271

I've seen that one...hell of a price. Maybe I should call them and ask if there is any chance of getting more in stock

 

[Bertfish]

Most recent purchase.

http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30571

Saw that too. Mine is an UF receiver

 

[SRD]

Gotcha.

 

[mtel]

Just a suggestion but you might want to keep an eye out for the barrel itself too.

At least the kit problem might work itself out. With millions of old AKM variants floating out there, at least there's a future chance for an influx of a few thousand AKMS kits.

Unless the importation ban on non-sporting barrels changes, NOS foreign barrels will become harder (than they are now) to find. Seemed steep to pay $190 for a NOS Romanian AKM barrel from Apex a couple months ago but now I wish I'd bought a couple.

 

[sygata]

Go for AK-74. Seems that k-var removed MD from not shipping to list.

http://www.k-var.com/shop/BP-AK74-1.html

 

[armed ferret]

Go for AK-74. Seems that k-var removed MD from not shipping to list.

http://www.k-var.com/shop/BP-AK74-1.html

with the small exception that an ak-74 underfolder kit doesn't exist. because no such rifle was ever mass-produced.

 

[-Z/28-]

with the small exception that an ak-74 underfolder kit doesn't exist. because no such rifle was ever mass-produced.

 

[armed ferret]

seriously, some people have ZERO reading comprehension skills.

 

[CJWalker]

seriously, some people have ZERO reading comprehension skills.

Hence all of the PSA bashing as of late.

 

[Bertfish]

How about this...

I see that milled kits are available more readily. I did some searching and according to some a milled kit will work on a stamped receiver if you change out the trunnions. Anyone have any experience doing such a thing? Sounds like a poor idea personally but if it has worked in the past I'd take a shot at it

 

[Bertfish]

Better yet, could I just get an AKM kit and swap out the stock?

http://armsofamerica.com/polishakm-47partskithandselect-1-2.aspx

This is nice since the chrome lined barrel is already headspaced. Just parkerized, assemble, and shoot