How do you build an AK from a Parts Kit?

Adventurer_96 · October 8, 2001, 11:06 PM

I'm interested in purchasing an AK, and it looks as if it might be a good option to build a rifle, although I've never done this before. Here's a few general questions:

Let's say I buy a receiver and a parts kit. Can I legally make an AK out of this combination? What specific things do I have to look at in regards to keeping it legal in regards to Sec. 922(r)?

Any and all general tips on putting together a parts guns, and AK's in particular, would be greatly appreciated.

Check Six.

vitiaz · October 9, 2001, 10:56 AM

Check out this link,

http://mark.kalashnikov.guns.ru/building.htm

You'll have to have the correct number of US made parts(usually the trigger, hammer, disconnector, gas piston etc). You'll have to make decision if you want a "muzzle device" or not. Gordon Technologies, Global Trades & KVAR are good sources for US made parts. You can get US made wood or polymer furniture(which counts as a US part) too. There is a good FAQ over at the AK-47.net site that has all of the details.

Hope this helps.

Vitiaz

zot · October 9, 2001, 11:08 AM

http://www.tgnforums.com/cgi-bin/ak47/ultimatebb.cgi/
they have a build forum

Adventurer_96 · October 9, 2001, 12:07 PM

I may buy the kit and receiver as an investment and future project right now as I don't have the workspace/tools to complete some of the work.

Still, it does sound appealing to be able to build your own rifle up from scratch!

Check Six.

October 8, 2001, 11:06 PM	#1
Adventurer_96 Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 417	How do you build an AK from a Parts Kit? I'm interested in purchasing an AK, and it looks as if it might be a good option to build a rifle, although I've never done this before. Here's a few general questions: Let's say I buy a receiver and a parts kit. Can I legally make an AK out of this combination? What specific things do I have to look at in regards to keeping it legal in regards to Sec. 922(r)? Any and all general tips on putting together a parts guns, and AK's in particular, would be greatly appreciated. Check Six.

October 9, 2001, 10:56 AM	#2
vitiaz Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 158	Check out this link, http://mark.kalashnikov.guns.ru/building.htm You'll have to have the correct number of US made parts(usually the trigger, hammer, disconnector, gas piston etc). You'll have to make decision if you want a "muzzle device" or not. Gordon Technologies, Global Trades & KVAR are good sources for US made parts. You can get US made wood or polymer furniture(which counts as a US part) too. There is a good FAQ over at the AK-47.net site that has all of the details. Hope this helps. Vitiaz __________________ Molon labe

October 9, 2001, 12:07 PM	#4
Adventurer_96 Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 417	Thanks! I may buy the kit and receiver as an investment and future project right now as I don't have the workspace/tools to complete some of the work. Still, it does sound appealing to be able to build your own rifle up from scratch! Check Six.

October 9, 2001, 11:08 AM	#3
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	http://www.tgnforums.com/cgi-bin/ak47/ultimatebb.cgi/ they have a build forum