AK Build Class !?!

[tacmedic]

I am posting to see if there is sufficient interest to warrant the effort and money to conduct this class. Class is limited to 10 per class but will do multiple classes if necessary.

The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge to persons interested in building Kalashnikov rifles (AKM, AK74). Participants will build their rifle, test fire, zero according to soviet doctrine, and prove rifle at 300m. Cost of the class will depend upon the type of rifle the individual choses to build, but a standard fixed stock rifle built with nitride treated barrel, matching serial number parts kit with appropriate 922r compliant parts, and commercially manufactured receiver (NoDak, McKay, etc...) will be in the $800 range. Final costs depend upon the cost of parts at the time of order (prices are going up), range fees, and shop space rental.

Last year we hosted 2 Rifle Dynamics build classes which cost $1900 per student. We did this specifically to bring the knowledge and capability to Oklahoma. Rifle Dynamics did a fantastic job and we are grateful for their assistance and friendship. But our mission is to get this out to as many good men and women as possible. Its our way of protecting our second amendment rights. A rifle behind every blade of grass.

 

[MrShooter]

I'm definitely interested!

 

[tacmedic]

Some answers to questions I have been asked.

AKM (7.62) kits are typically Polish and have wood furniture or metal under folding stock. AK74 (5.45) kits are Bulgarian and wood or composite is available. I don't do Yugos or AMDs.

Some info about build options and their approximate additional parts costs: (exact price quotes cannot be given until payment is made and kits ordered. Prices and availability do fluctuate somewhat)

Side folding stocks require additional parts and are not cheap. Metal triangle side folder is an additional $184 plus shipping. Composite side folding stocks (are not always available due to import issues) and cost additional $254 plus shipping. These two options have to be built into the gun and cannot be done or changed afterward.

The following options can be done during the build or anytime afterwards.

Ultimak gas tube rail (allows co-witness with red dot) $98 plus shipping

Magpul composite furniture
Fixed stock $59
Side folding stock $99
Hand guard long $39 short $99
Pistol grip $25

Parts come with standard original finishes. I do have the capability to refinish parts (re-parkerizing) and/or using Alumahyde II. This however requires additional time/work on your part and the cost of the Alumahyde II (approx $13 per can).

Feel free to PM me with specific questions.

 

[Super Dave]

I am interested, if I can just use the kit of my own that I have had for years. I have everything already to build it. It's a Yugo under folder, all the rivets, 922 parts, and a new receiver. Bought it all years ago when it was cheap.

How much to do that?

 

[Fyrtwuck]

I am interested, if I can just use the kit of my own that I have had for years. I have everything already to build it. It's a Yugo under folder, all the rivets, 922 parts, and a new receiver. Bought it all years ago when it was cheap.

How much to do that?

If I'm reading his first post correctly, I'd say $1100.00.

 

[tacmedic]

I am interested, if I can just use the kit of my own that I have had for years. I have everything already to build it. It's a Yugo under folder, all the rivets, 922 parts, and a new receiver. Bought it all years ago when it was cheap.

How much to do that?

I've never built a Yugo or AMD so I wouldn't feel like I'm the person to teach you. They also require tools I do not have. I build 7.62 AKMs (often incorrectly called AK47) and 5.45 AK74s from Russian, Egyptian, Polish, Bulgarian parts.

That's not to say I won't at some point. I'd like to learn myself and I will have to see how much the required tools are.

You also raise an interesting point. I know there are folks out there who bought kits / parts with the intention of building one. I wouldn't be opposed to figuring something out in the future so their pile of parts becomes a rifle.