converting single stack to double wasr

[WMG]

what is required and is the conversion good and solid once complete

[K31]

All you really need is a dremel tool to hog out the bottom of the magizine well and yes it is a solid conversion.

[weaselchew]

Yep, all you need is a Dremel and a cut-off wheel (or a couple as they break easily if you are not careful) for it. I used some calipers to measure some 30 round mags, measured the width of the receiver and then figured out how much metal to leave on either side. If you take your time you can end up with an AK with less magazine wobble than even the nicer more expensive ones.

I can dig up some before/during after pictures if you want.

[aubie515]

You should also weld steel onto the sides of the mag well after you open it up for support.

[WMG]

thanks guys

[Mtdew]

you ALSO need to replace the piston, hammer, trigger , sear, pistol grip & brake

otherwise

you are in violation of 922(r)

all of the double stack WSAR's are imported as single stack (double stack are banned from importation) magwell's are opened up and compliance parts are swaped over to make a firearm w/ NO MORE than 10 imported parts

[WMG]

I thought you had to have 10 U.S parts ., not that you couldn't have more than 10 import parts , is that a typo in your post or am I just smoked up?

[Mtdew]

I thought you had to have 10 U.S parts ., not that you couldn't have more than 10 import parts , is that a typo in your post or am I just smoked up?

Nope only (countable) imported parts count (ak specific parts in red)


§ 178.39 Assembly of semiautomatic rifles or shotguns.

(a) No person shall assemble a semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun using more than 10 of the imported parts listed in paragraph (c) of this section if the assembled firearm is prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.

(c) For purposes of this section, the term "imported parts" are:

(1) Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings or stampings
(2) Barrels
(3) Barrel extensions
(4) Mounting blocks (trunions)
(5) Muzzle attachments
(6) Bolts
(7) Bolt carriers
(8) Operating rods
(9) Gas pistons
(10) Trigger housings
(11) Triggers
(12) Hammers
(13) Sears
(14) Disconnectors
(15) Buttstocks
(16) Pistol grips
(17) Forearms, handguards
(18) Magazine bodies
(19) Followers
(20) Floorplates

[DrakinClaw]

this site goes over the steps in detail.

http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/wasrwell.htm

[WMG]

I am scraping the idea , fella had a used one for sale and was giving it a brief thought