Convert AK to RPK

[JoshIronshaft]

I'm kicking around convert an off the shelf single stack WASR-10/63 to a Romanian style RPK. I saw on a forum someone said the Century Arms Romanian RPK is just the WASR-10/63 with the longer RPK barrel, so if this is true I think I can make one cheaper than the $700+ I see these advertised for.

Just some rough prices

$340 - single stack WASR
Free - mill it out to double stack
$20 - RPK bipod
-$20 - sell single stack mags
$40 - tapco side folding stock (I don't like the metal RPK version)
$130 - 23" RPK barrel - http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/product...tt=AK47-RPK-GM

So far $510, without tooling, which is way under $700+.

Any place to look for a cheaper barrel? Or one already pressed into the trunnion to save some time.

I haven't seen any carry handles for sale but I could bend something up and TIG weld it to sight block/front trunnion.

So what tooling do it need? Press is no problem. I would have to find head space gauges correct? Also whip up a holding jig.

It appears the gas port in the barrel is the same distance from the receiver as on the WASR so I can use the same gas tube. What about changing over the front sight?

[mpi]

the RPK trunnion is bigger and the receiver is also sized to take the trunnion and barrel. you can make a longer barreled ak, but it won't be comparable to an RPK. and the RPK barrel won't work with a wasr receiver/trunnion.

buy a yugo RPK, it's got a better barrel, with finns machined into it. it isn't chrome lined though. i have one and love it. the AES 10B only has the advantage of chrome lining, otherwise being similar and no heat finns.

[JoshIronshaft]

Ah, thanks for the clarification!

I looked at the Yugo version but I'm not sold on it, based on appearences.

Any sources for longer AK barrels out there?

[mpi]

i have the yugo and it's a great gun. you can try theakforum.net and check the marketplace. barrels are usually available and there have been numerous models offered with longer barrel over the years!

[RaisedByWolves]

the RPK trunnion is bigger and the receiver is also sized to take the trunnion and barrel. you can make a longer barreled ak, but it won't be comparable to an RPK. and the RPK barrel won't work with a wasr receiver/trunnion.

buy a yugo RPK, it's got a better barrel, with finns machined into it. it isn't chrome lined though. i have one and love it. the AES 10B only has the advantage of chrome lining, otherwise being similar and no heat finns.

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The Yugo is far sexier.

[JoshIronshaft]

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