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The Kalashnikov Thread: AK47 and Variants

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:27 pm
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The AK47 is undoubtedly one of the most widely produced and distributed firearms in the world. Their simplicity in design and function, ease to mass produce, and low relative cost has made them the waepon of choice for both military and private use for decades. Not to mention they're almost impossible to kill.

So let's see those AK pics...
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:03 pm
My NY compliant Romanian AK47
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:45 pm
Here's my Romanian rude boy...


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This thing is like a garbage disposal, eats anything and everything I feed it!
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PostPosted: Mon May 23, 2011 1:08 pm
Just ordered some new furniture and am going to restore my AK to its classic wood look. The new set is Romanian and comes with a wooden lower hanguard that has a foregrip built in...


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I don't yet know what condition the wood will be in and may need refinishing, but it should be fun either way. I guess I just needed another project...
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PostPosted: Mon May 23, 2011 3:37 pm
I look forward to seeing an update of your AK47!
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PostPosted: Mon May 23, 2011 4:11 pm
Yessir,

You know I'll keep you posted. The stock set shipped today, so hopefully I'll have it for the weekend. I'll be working up in NYC this week and it'll be a great weekend project when I get back. I've got my fingers crossed that the wood is in good condition and the finish is clean. It was surplus, so you never know with that stuff...
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PostPosted: Mon May 23, 2011 9:43 pm
Yea it's hit or miss with the wood furniture, but like you said either way it will be a fun project. I look forward to seeing the updates
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I had to completely strip and refinish the wood. It came in very dark and almost grey, looked nothing like the photo above. In any case the job came out great...


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I'm really diggin the new look and I don't see too many AKs with the wood foregrip built into the handguard...
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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2011 1:27 pm
That came out awesome!
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PostPosted: Mon May 30, 2011 4:32 pm
Thank you Sir!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:18 pm
Here's a pic of my Yugoslavian AKMS ( 7,62x39mm ) manufactured by Zastava Arms in the city of Kragujevac, in modern day Serbia.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Assault Rifle M70AB2
Calibre (mm) 7,62x39
Twist rate (mm) 240
Number of grooves 4

Weight (kg)
Weapon 4.04
Magazine, empty (30 rounds) 0.36

Length (mm)
Weapon with folded stock 900
Barrel 415

Mechanical Features
Type of fire- Semi-Auto
Operation- Gas operated
Locking system- Rotating bolt

Muzzle velocity (m/s) 720
Rate of fire (rounds/min.) 620
Maximum effective range (m) 300

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:30 pm
Nice Yugo Shooter!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:22 pm
Thanks Bro...

Also, while we are on the subject...that Romy looks great with the new furniture !
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:50 pm
Thank you Sir!

I'm glad I found the handguard so I could ditch all the plastic...
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:27 pm
My Pop's Norinco MAK 90..

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:01 pm
That baby looks pristine...did you get a chance to shoot it SNIPER ?!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 4:49 pm
Sadly no, I didn't get a chance to shoot it. I gave it a thorough cleaning on my last visit though. It's in excellent condition.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 2:13 pm
LES that is one good looking rifle, where as do not really like the dong forward grips, I do have to say you did a great job on the furniture!
I am waiting for a AK63D headed my way. If I can figure how to post pics.....
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:05 pm
LAZY EYED SNIPER wrote:My Pop's Norinco MAK 90..

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Must be my wishful thinking or bad eyes but Pop's rifle looks to have a 3rd pin.
Which would make it very desirable.

I also received my AK63D from Impactguns on the 12th and am very happy
with the fit and finish, was also surprised at how much lighter it was than expected.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 9:30 am
Good looking UF...I see you got the pic thing down now HS !!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 4:31 pm
My first AK-47 build many years ago, a Romanian kit but I cut off the pistol grip (ugh!).

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:38 am
Here's my only 2 AK's.

An Npap, and a Romanian East German Weiger StG-940 clone.

The other two in the photos are my pre-bush ban Norinco, and the bottom is also a Norinco that has been converted to a 922 compliant bullpup.

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