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March 25th, 2009, 01:13 PM #1
Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
I happened across a Russian Izhmash milled receiver parts kit and the guy knows me so he sold it to me for a really nice price. I've been researching information on building an AK, but the majority are on Romy, Bulgy, Yugo kits, nothing on Russian kits. My assumption is that the Russian kits are not that much different...since they are the original after all.
In any case, I would like to order a Nodak Spud receiver for the kit, but there are so many different options and model numbers from the site. Can anyone recommend the "best" NDS receiver model for such a kit and chime in on what parts would be ideal to get to make the AK fully US-legal? Are there things I should be cautious of with a Russian kit?
Lastly, anyone builds AKs in the Philadelphia area who wouldn't mind helping me a little here and there? Are there any AK build parties upcoming? I would love to attend to watch.
Thanks!
Al
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March 25th, 2009, 02:24 PM #2
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
First and foremost. If you purchased a "milled" receiver kit you need to build on a milled receiver. NDS makes stamped (sheet metal) receivers.
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March 25th, 2009, 02:33 PM #3
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March 25th, 2009, 04:22 PM #4
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
Your really limited on your options ...
You can re-weld the receiver and with plates or you can order a milled receiver. The only company that I can think of that sells milled receivers is Ohio Rapid Fire. They were selling them for Yugos, not sure if your russian will fit.
My advice ... send your kit to matt (turbothis on theakforum.net) and have him do a re-weld. It will probably cost you around $300 - $400. Which is what a milled receiver will cost you. With the re-weld, you get to use a good portion of the original receiver which would be a huge plus for me.
Where are pictures ... would love to have a russian milled AK
mocan'twaitforpicturesjo
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March 25th, 2009, 04:40 PM #5
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
Thanks for the info. So far I found this: http://www.firinglineoklahoma.com/akreceivers.html for Romy, Bulgy, and Chinese. I would imagine that would work for a Russian.
Is re-welding a good idea? I'd think it won't be as "sturdy" as having a complete milled receiver. (I'm very new to this so I don't know how silly that concern is). I'm going to email Firing Line about their receivers.
The seller just shipped the kit out. I won't be posting pix until a complete one is done, along with pics along the way for sure. I'm really excited about it because I know how rare the Russian kits are. If you're really interested, I'll send you some pix via email once I get the kit.
Al
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March 25th, 2009, 04:47 PM #6
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
Just got off the phone with Firing Line...$799 for a threaded milled receiver!!! Holy heck! They won't have any for another 6 months.
Al
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March 25th, 2009, 04:51 PM #7
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
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March 25th, 2009, 05:01 PM #8
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
I just signed up for an account on there and will be checking on the info and talk with Matt about it. How does it work with the serial number? Also, from the look of it, the receiver only has the front half from the kit...I guess he makes the other half, which is serialized and welded on? Man, I am so clueless.
Al
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March 25th, 2009, 05:41 PM #9
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
Pics or it didn't happen!
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March 25th, 2009, 06:07 PM #10
Re: Building an AK from a complete Russian Izhmash, which NDS receiver + parts?
I'd take a properly rewelded Russian over a new sheetmetal receiver any day.
SteamtownI'vebuiltbothwelder
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