AK reciever

steelersfan0000 · June 23, 2005, 03:20 PM

I have a romanian AK 47, One of the single stack models. I dont have the money for a new reciever or a new AK. So my question is, Can i open up the magwell to accept hi cap mags. I have a Garage full of every tool imagineable. (they were all enherited so i cant sell them to get a new AK or a reciever.

) I just wondered if this was possible, and if it is can some one give me instructions. And if this can not be accomplished by me can i eventualy (when i get enough money) take the rifle to a gunsmith to have it done

Thanks.

BryanP · June 23, 2005, 03:53 PM

As I understand it, CAI converts them by widening the receiver well and welding a couple of reinforcements to the inside to brace the magazine. This is necessary because the single-stack WASR doesn't have the dimples on either side that brace the double-stack magazine in a standard AK.

If you have the tools and are handy I suppose you could do it, but I wouldn't try it without at least examining one done by CAI already. You should be able to find one in an area gun shop or at a gun show.

Your other option would be to sell the single-stack model and buy a double.

HankC1 · June 23, 2005, 05:06 PM

http://ak47.net/forums/topic.html?b=4&f=79&t=68410

to convert single stack WASR10 to double stack.

Hank

steelersfan0000 · June 23, 2005, 05:38 PM

thanks hank that is just what i needed

June 23, 2005, 03:20 PM	#1
steelersfan0000 Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Location: OHIO Posts: 223	AK reciever I have a romanian AK 47, One of the single stack models. I dont have the money for a new reciever or a new AK. So my question is, Can i open up the magwell to accept hi cap mags. I have a Garage full of every tool imagineable. (they were all enherited so i cant sell them to get a new AK or a reciever. ) I just wondered if this was possible, and if it is can some one give me instructions. And if this can not be accomplished by me can i eventualy (when i get enough money) take the rifle to a gunsmith to have it done Thanks.

June 23, 2005, 03:53 PM	#2
BryanP Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 243	As I understand it, CAI converts them by widening the receiver well and welding a couple of reinforcements to the inside to brace the magazine. This is necessary because the single-stack WASR doesn't have the dimples on either side that brace the double-stack magazine in a standard AK. If you have the tools and are handy I suppose you could do it, but I wouldn't try it without at least examining one done by CAI already. You should be able to find one in an area gun shop or at a gun show. Your other option would be to sell the single-stack model and buy a double. __________________ "Inaccurately attributed quotes are the bane of the internet" - Abraham Lincoln

June 23, 2005, 05:06 PM	#3
HankC1 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 531	Instructions at AK47.net http://ak47.net/forums/topic.html?b=4&f=79&t=68410 to convert single stack WASR10 to double stack. Hank

June 23, 2005, 05:38 PM	#4
steelersfan0000 Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Location: OHIO Posts: 223	thanks hank that is just what i needed