Shorten Stock on AK

**TakDwn** · May 4th, 2015, 10:55 PM

I know I'll get all the 'but WHY' questions.

I want to shorten the wood stock on my AK about 3-4". Anyone have experience in the Hanover PA area with this type of modification? Gunsmiths?

Guess I would simply circular saw the stock shorter and shorten the bolt. But I want it to be done right.

The stock length is too long for us to shoot comfortably. Having an adjustable stock would be ideal; However, I truly like the appearance of the wood furniture.

I know people have used AR adjustable stocks and MagPul is coming out with its variants of stocks. They aren't the matching wood.

Any direction would be appreciated.

**knight0334** · May 5th, 2015, 12:06 AM

Shortening it is the least problematic thing. Getting that cut perfectly perpendicular and making a smaller buttplate will be the harder things, most of which being the buttplate.

**PA1936MN** · May 5th, 2015, 12:46 AM

Try getting to work done at mccauslin rifles in carlisle.

http://mccauslinrifles.com/

**USMC3531** · May 5th, 2015, 08:42 AM

honestly, id cut the length off the front of the stock.... that way you will still have a full buttplate and allow you to use a recoil pad if its too short. or if you are really handy split the stock and inlet it to fit over a cheap ar stock

Hokkmike · May 5th, 2015, 09:09 AM

I think USMC3531 has the best idea.

**bug** · May 5th, 2015, 11:00 AM

Not sure what you're starting with but 3 to 4" is a LOT to take off. Is the gun Euro, Chicom? Is it milled or stamped receiver?

**TakDwn** · May 5th, 2015, 03:54 PM

Thanks for all the quick replies!

I have a Zestava npap.

For the record, I also shoot my ARs with a closed adjustable stock. It just feels comfortable and most controllable. I don't like the extended, over-reaching, stretching techniques used by others. Same with my shotguns.

Ooohh, I'm definitely not 'handy/crafty' when it comes to customizing or creating a new design. I'd like the final stock to look clean and original. Just shorter and function as a normal stock should.

Thanks!

**vladtepes** · May 15th, 2015, 06:27 PM

probably hard to tell in this picture.. but I used a warsaw length stock which is already short.. and then shortened it some more.. sanded it.. and just put the butt plate back on.. this was an AK that I made for my fiancé that is pretty short..