Here is my new AK. - Page 2

GlockAddict · March 17th, 2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMarshall73

Pop the receiver cover off and swing the safety lever up above the edge of the receiver (don't go far enough to pull it out). cover the end of the safety with a cloth and bend it out a little bit with a pair of pliers. Just go easy, a little at a time until it gives you the amount of resistance you are looking for. If you go too far, just bend it back. I've had to do this with both of my AK's, and now I can flip the safety off with a fingertip (not that I usually have the safety on).

Thanks im going to try this tommorrow. I sanded it down just now and put on a coat of minwax, so I need to let it dry for awhile.

GlockAddict · March 17th, 2008, 10:10 PM

Aww crap the safety came off and a spring came off it aswell, pushed it a bit too high while bending it out, looks like I get to learn how to install a safety now.

Ok I can get the safety back in(realized I had to hold the trigger while rotating it)
All better now ;]

LMarshall73 · March 18th, 2008, 01:36 AM

That little spring can give you fits if you ever have to pull the fire control group. One of THESE will make stripping the rifle down to the receiver a snap. One of the first accessories I purchased for my AK's.

GlockAddict · March 18th, 2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMarshall73

That little spring can give you fits if you ever have to pull the fire control group. One of THESE will make stripping the rifle down to the receiver a snap. One of the first accessories I purchased for my AK's.

nice

GlockAddict · March 18th, 2008, 04:14 PM

New pics post wood treatment!

Rob72 · March 18th, 2008, 06:09 PM

mech1369 has AK build/mod experience & good advice. With the WASR, I would say, contrary to what some would have you believe, you can polish it up some.

Get on the ak forum at ar15.com. Not always the most receptive crew, but you can find good info. Warrior talk.com also has a good AK board.

Personally, I opened up the rear sight notch with a 1/8" round file, and replaced the front sight with an XS 24/7. Most of the accuracy complaints I've heard regarding AKs can be remedied by improving the sights and not using the supplied cleaning kit. At the least use a Hoppe's Boresnake, better/best would be a basic Otis, or similar pull-through cleaning system.

If you get into the DIY work, you can Dremel the rough edges off the safety and gas tube retaining latch and use a little cold-blue to touch them up. Enjoy it, they're fun little rifles!

Ram Rod · March 18th, 2008, 06:54 PM

Nice job on the wood treatment! Too bad the forearm doesn't have the nice grain the butt stock does. Lookin' good. When ya gonna shoot it? :)

GlockAddict · March 19th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Rod

Nice job on the wood treatment! Too bad the forearm doesn't have the nice grain the butt stock does. Lookin' good. When ya gonna shoot it? :)

Hopefully this weekend, I can't wait.

SuicideHz · March 21st, 2008, 07:54 PM

An Ultimak gas tube replacement will work well for a red dot but NOT a scope since you probably won't find a decent scope with a 12" eye relief that will allow you to mount it that far forward.

You should manipulate the safety several dozen times before bending anything. The detent on the lever will score the receiver and it will eventually be smoother. If you bend it, you will just have a loose lever when it does work itself in...

You can get Russian scopes here--> POSP is best russians sight.

or here--> AK Optical Brackets and Mounts-Tantal's Source

With the second site, Doug is a really nice guy. Make sure to look at the links at the top for different scopes and red dots. I bought a PK-AS from him and it was very nice.

March 18th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#17
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,205	Nice job on the wood treatment! Too bad the forearm doesn't have the nice grain the butt stock does. Lookin' good. When ya gonna shoot it? :) __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

March 17th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#12
GlockAddict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 33	Aww crap the safety came off and a spring came off it aswell, pushed it a bit too high while bending it out, looks like I get to learn how to install a safety now. Ok I can get the safety back in(realized I had to hold the trigger while rotating it) All better now ;]

March 18th, 2008, 01:36 AM	#13
LMarshall73 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South East US Posts: 200	That little spring can give you fits if you ever have to pull the fire control group. One of THESE will make stripping the rifle down to the receiver a snap. One of the first accessories I purchased for my AK's.

March 18th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#15
GlockAddict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 33	New pics post wood treatment!

March 18th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#16
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,047	mech1369 has AK build/mod experience & good advice. With the WASR, I would say, contrary to what some would have you believe, you can polish it up some. Get on the ak forum at ar15.com. Not always the most receptive crew, but you can find good info. Warrior talk.com also has a good AK board. Personally, I opened up the rear sight notch with a 1/8" round file, and replaced the front sight with an XS 24/7. Most of the accuracy complaints I've heard regarding AKs can be remedied by improving the sights and not using the supplied cleaning kit. At the least use a Hoppe's Boresnake, better/best would be a basic Otis, or similar pull-through cleaning system. If you get into the DIY work, you can Dremel the rough edges off the safety and gas tube retaining latch and use a little cold-blue to touch them up. Enjoy it, they're fun little rifles!

March 21st, 2008, 07:54 PM	#19
SuicideHz Ex Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 30	An Ultimak gas tube replacement will work well for a red dot but NOT a scope since you probably won't find a decent scope with a 12" eye relief that will allow you to mount it that far forward. You should manipulate the safety several dozen times before bending anything. The detent on the lever will score the receiver and it will eventually be smoother. If you bend it, you will just have a loose lever when it does work itself in... You can get Russian scopes here--> POSP is best russians sight. or here--> AK Optical Brackets and Mounts-Tantal's Source With the second site, Doug is a really nice guy. Make sure to look at the links at the top for different scopes and red dots. I bought a PK-AS from him and it was very nice.