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Fritz · June 14, 1999, 03:32 PM

Thanks Gary!

I have found a little more info on the subject. The barrel is indeed pressed in. In fact, I guess you need to heat up the receiver to get it in.

I was hopping that this would not be an issue, since I have the "upper" unit, but the pins must be peened into place with the barrel removed.

I like the AK design, but have been spoiled by the modular set up on my AR. I think the cost and risk of damage far out weighs the advantage of the short barrel.

Happy shooting!
Fritz

June 14, 1999, 03:32 PM	#3
Fritz Junior Member Join Date: June 12, 1999 Posts: 3	Thanks Gary! I have found a little more info on the subject. The barrel is indeed pressed in. In fact, I guess you need to heat up the receiver to get it in. I was hopping that this would not be an issue, since I have the "upper" unit, but the pins must be peened into place with the barrel removed. I like the AK design, but have been spoiled by the modular set up on my AR. I think the cost and risk of damage far out weighs the advantage of the short barrel. Happy shooting! Fritz