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Ok... I somehow wandered into Doc's AK build thread... and dammit now I want to build one too:evil:
(http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638505)
I've done enough basic reading on various AK websites and at least know about 25% of WTF I'm reading half the time:laughing:
I know I want something chambered in 5.45x39... mainly because of cost and the lower recoil(for the wife to shoot after the pregnancy)... and I like the look of the AK74s over the AK47s magazine angle/curves/whatever.
I was super enthused about getting a parts kit and stamping my own receiver flat from www.ak-builder.com but what I want is a quality gun in the end that accurate and "feels" like it's a quality piece. The main issue I'm having is discerning a good parts kit from what to stay away from... or should I just buy up all the small parts separately? Cost isn't a huge factor, I just want to keep it reasonable... as in under $600ish total. The other big issue I've seen is finding a good barrel for the 5.45x39 round... I've read mixed reviews on US made barrels, and there was one site I found with them at like $280 or so:barf:
For the price though, I'm also thinking about getting a Saiga and converting it over to the standard AK configuration and make it accept normal 30rd mags... From my understanding the Saigas are very good quality rifles to start with, so spending $150 to convert it and a few hours to get what I want may net me more bang for my buck?
Anybody have any input or suggestions? For that matter, if any FFLs have any of the above stuff or similar available for sale, please PM me with prices.
(http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638505)
I've done enough basic reading on various AK websites and at least know about 25% of WTF I'm reading half the time:laughing:
I know I want something chambered in 5.45x39... mainly because of cost and the lower recoil(for the wife to shoot after the pregnancy)... and I like the look of the AK74s over the AK47s magazine angle/curves/whatever.
I was super enthused about getting a parts kit and stamping my own receiver flat from www.ak-builder.com but what I want is a quality gun in the end that accurate and "feels" like it's a quality piece. The main issue I'm having is discerning a good parts kit from what to stay away from... or should I just buy up all the small parts separately? Cost isn't a huge factor, I just want to keep it reasonable... as in under $600ish total. The other big issue I've seen is finding a good barrel for the 5.45x39 round... I've read mixed reviews on US made barrels, and there was one site I found with them at like $280 or so:barf:
For the price though, I'm also thinking about getting a Saiga and converting it over to the standard AK configuration and make it accept normal 30rd mags... From my understanding the Saigas are very good quality rifles to start with, so spending $150 to convert it and a few hours to get what I want may net me more bang for my buck?
Anybody have any input or suggestions? For that matter, if any FFLs have any of the above stuff or similar available for sale, please PM me with prices.