Build an AK 47??

[nalioth]

Originally Posted by M. Sage

Riveting without heating the rivet, of course: Cold Rivets - Types and Uses

Hot, cold and pop. Those are the three rivets I know of. Pop riveting isn't terribly high strength, especially when it comes to shearing, so it's not going to be useful for an AK. Putting red hot rivets in the AK and mashing them seems like overkill; they're not big enough to be hard to deform.

You can always do a screw build, but IMO factory AKs are riveted for a reason.

I asked because I've never heard it quite put that way in reference to AKs.

I've been building AKs for years for my personal enjoyment and collection.

Screw builds are for wallhangers, imho.

[Ron]

I have followed this thread closely and have to say it was interesting.
I learned alot that I did not realize.
I have collected , shot hunted and target shot most of my life and I was under the impression that AKs were imported,? Have I missed it somewhere?
They are parts kits that are assembled?
Parts that can only contain no more than 10 imported parts , the rest have to be usa made?
I have never been interested in an AK although they have a unique sound, I have built several ARs,
mny bolt action hunting and target rifles.
I never could get past the listings of so many AKs with so many different model designations that did not include the familiar AK in its text.
So the receivers I see that are stamped from Egypt, Romania , Check, Russian etc are not really made there? are they an outer shell and the true receiver is inside?
Interesting, I had plans on buying one , a complete rifle and shoot it to see how it functions but I dont believe I will .
I was shopping for a good brand, I came from the old school of Walnut and Rust Blue and even stainless give me chills, so I thought I would buy an upper end one but could never light on one I felt filled the bill.
But built from parts kits is really different.
Thanks for the interesting thread.
Ron

[cherrick]

I wanna invite to a build party!

[jroberts1968]

I am in the DFW area and would help with build and have the proper tools. Give me a call if you like. or email me at jroberts1968@hotmail.com

Thanks

[NewTxn]

Is there anyone in the Austin/SA area set up for builds? I have a few kits that need to be built. Since moving into a 1BR apartment I really don't have the ability to get them put together.

Also, would anyone be interested in having a full heat treat done on bent flats? There is a place in Round Rock that does it but it isn't cost effective to only do a few.

[rr2241tx]

If there is going to be a build party, I would very much like to join in. I have NDS receivers and virgin barrels. Also have a set of rivet tools I can borrow but no press and no idea what I'm doing. ...but it sounded like fun when I bought the parts.

[jroberts1968]

Originally Posted by rr2241tx

If there is going to be a build party, I would very much like to join in. I have NDS receivers and virgin barrels. Also have a set of rivet tools I can borrow but no press and no idea what I'm doing. ...but it sounded like fun when I bought the parts.

What your location?

[DilloMan]

I have an AMD I need put togather that has been on my bench for nearly 2 years. I need to build, have built or sell. Please let me know of anybody in the Austin area that can help.

[NewTxn]

I might be able to lend a few tools. I have a bolt cutter rivet tool, most of a trigger guard jig, and some archaic methods for installing barrels and rear trunions.

[cherrick]

I have a couple of screwdrivers. Let me know when we're ready to rumble.