AK 47 Show and Tell

[armymen0268]

ACEs are great, but I get it if you're not sitting on a ton of 5.45. It'll never be what it was, but I'm holding out hope we get something, either domestic or from another country. If it floats around the same as 5.56 or 7.62x39 prices I wouldn't complain, I like shooting it a lot. But ammo prices are crap across the board for the most part so whatever.

Luckily for me I have all three calibers. It seems to be a really solid rifle lol I honestly missed out on the cheap ammo thing. I’ve always been into guns but just had a late start in life with doing the stuff I actually enjoy.

 

[BravoOneFour]

The NATO Ak Alpha is now furnished and ready for test firing. Then it’s onto the electronics.

 

[BravoOneFour]

First test fire of the NATO Alpha. Now for an eotech. Lights are in the mail. Still needs a muzzle QD for my can, and an angle grip.

 

[BravoOneFour]

Did a little painting. Still waiting on my IR kit to arrive, and my suppressor QD muzzle. But other than that it’s pretty much done.

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

Did a little painting. Still waiting on my IR kit to arrive, and my suppressor QD muzzle. But other than that it’s pretty much done. View attachment 315691

I take it you are a 9 hole fan?

 

[BravoOneFour]

I take it you are a 9 hole fan?

Not at all. Why?

 

[mausermadness]

Got my RPKN set up again.
Romanian RPK, Soviet Laminate, 1PN34 Optic, AKMN/RPKN Flash Hider
Optic functions on a couple AA batteries. It makes a comical clicking noise when it's on. Feels like it's from outer space.

 

[LiveFreeOrDie219]

Definitely not PSA lol. It’s a polish WBP 556 DIY. It was just under a grand after shipping

Wow, I paid $1,000 for my converted Saiga AKM. Although that was in 2019 I thought you can get a full Polish WBP rifle for $1,000 now, right?

 

[BravoOneFour]

Wow, I paid $1,000 for my converted Saiga AKM. Although that was in 2019 I thought you can get a full Polish WBP rifle for $1,000 now, right?

Sounds right, the DIY kit was 800 on sale.

 

[BravoOneFour]

My 5.56 Alpha is finally done. I built this for night vision use. Here’s the total build list and what it cost me.

WBP 556 DIY $1,000
MWI: AK PICATINNY END PLATE ADAPTOR TANG COMPATIBLE
$109
MWI 10” alpha handguard $219
MWI Alpha folding stock $199
MWI alpha railed top cover $209
Texas weapon system Hobknob $40
Magazines $200
M640DFT $320
Goon beam 840IR $120
Light bar $20
Eotech exps3-4 $700
YHM Phantom QD $110
LE117IR $404
TAPS SYNC $175
HLX to Surefire tail cap $40
Light hinge $18
Mod button and two tail caps $191
Mag engraving $65
Total: $4,139

 

[LiveFreeOrDie219]

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My 5.56 Alpha is finally done. I built this for night vision use. Here’s the total build list and what it cost me.

WBP 556 DIY $1,000
MWI: AK PICATINNY END PLATE ADAPTOR TANG COMPATIBLE
$109
MWI 10” alpha handguard $219
MWI Alpha folding stock $199
MWI alpha railed top cover $209
Texas weapon system Hobknob $40
Magazines $200
M640DFT $320
Goon beam 840IR $120
Light bar $20
Eotech exps3-4 $700
YHM Phantom QD $110
LE117IR $404
TAPS SYNC $175
HLX to Surefire tail cap $40
Light hinge $18
Mod button and two tail caps $191
Mag engraving $65
Total: $4,139

Did you change out the follower on the Bakelite mag to get it to cycle?

 

[BravoOneFour]

Did you change out the follower on the Bakelite mag to get it to cycle?

No, that's a black PSA 5.56 mag that I coated myself

 

[Kirk Freeman]

The tradition continues, a Christmas AK:

EDIT: Picked it up Friday night. Was a complete pain in the ass to order. Many thanks to Applied Ballistics for easing my frustrations. Hope to shoot it NYD.

 

[NyleRN]

The tradition continues, a Christmas AK:

EDIT: Picked it up Friday night. Was a complete pain in the ass to order. Many thanks to Applied Ballistics for easing my frustrations. Hope to shoot it NYD.

Details? First look I'm thinking Zastava with the bulged trunnion but no markings.

 

[indyk]

Did you change out the follower on the Bakelite mag to get it to cycle?

I have a few 5.45 mags that needed just a little shave for the bolt to clear the mag and all was well. Try it before hounding down the new followers.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Details? First look I'm thinking Zastava with the bulged trunnion but no markings.

A solid B. Better than average trigger. Safety is positive but not overly tight. Strips well. I opened the Rubbermaid tub of AK mags that I have. All mags fit well, even those gray Korean things that I have (yes, they were on sale).

I know it is not a Rifle Dynamics piece but does not pretend to be. Solid, ready out of the box, "2 clicks up from rack grade", as my dad would say, AK that I can put optic and light on and be done with it. I like "semi-custom" guns so I don't engage in piddling busy work for this and that, just go shoot it. Clint Smith's Seal of Approval on this makes me quick to buy as well.

 

[kawtech87]

Clint Smith's Seal of Approval on this makes me quick to buy as well.

Yeah, but Century's name on it would make me hesitant. They aren't exactly known as the bastion of quality control.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Yeah, but Century's name on it would make me hesitant. They aren't exactly known as the bastion of quality control.

No argument, that's why I posted the video.

I shall find out Monday. Lol.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Kaw, I understand that I am rolling the dice here given Century's reputation. After all Century Arms marketing slogan is still: "Century Arms: Because drunken, untrained gibbons with poor depth perception and mental health issues need jobs too."

However, I did the same on the Riley Defense AK-74 last Christmas and have been overjoyed with its reliability so maybe I am riding a high wave of luck. Gun companies can learn and improve . . . Ok . . . maybe not Colt . . . Colt cannot but others can.

I believe that it is vital for the American gun industry to get good with AKs. Being an earlier adaptor helps this market.

 

[Meatstick]

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