I know that I have been wanting to build this AK for years. The problem is that I don't have the cash for nor do I have a desire to cut up a pre '86 RPK to build the rifle right.

My guess is so he can legally make it full auto. However, I think that thing would be wicked sweet even without a giggle switch. Though I can't say I'm a fan of the Galil charging handle.

My guess is so he can legally make it full auto. However, I think that thing would be wicked sweet even without a giggle switch. Though I can't say I'm a fan of the Galil charging handle.

Got it in one. I've heard of Pakistani gunsmiths chopping down old RPKs to make AKSU clones. While such clones are a neat idea they are not built for Modern accessories. While I do like the AK and I loved the Galil SAR clone in 7.62X39mm I've shot they have their limits and I want something that fits me.

My guess is so he can legally make it full auto.

If it's not already FA you can't make it FA (unless it's in the registry).


-T.

The Nyet rifle is fine meme is funny. But bogus. The AK as made was a good gun for conscript troops, an American rifleman should make improvements to match his skill and make the weapon function better for him.

I have one of the Primary Arms 1-6x scopes on a Texas Weapon systems dogleg rail and I just installed one of those new ALG triggers that are just amazing.

One thing to consider with that dream AK of yours there is that the mags rock in, your forward grip is going to make mag changes challenging.

I've had several AK's, all romanian and all have run great.  The best part about the $500 AK is that is leaves more cash to customize it how you want it, plus AK's were built to be knocked around.  I don't know about you, but I'm not about to drop a grand on an AK and then torture test it.  For what its worth, the VEPRK models were sweet, but good luck finding them now.  A little difficult to customize without some know how, but they used RPK receivers, came with an effective muzzle break installed and the pistol grip and stock were much more ergonomical than your standard fare. Also, the accurracy was substantially higher than most others, don't know why.

 people like to bad mouth the Romanian AK's- a careful examination of them, rather than a pre conceived idea will show they are quite well made. For example, the bolt face has some provision to direct gas from a pierced primer. The barrels seem to be well made.
 
 Those VEPRK's have a muzzle brake held on with set screws- they tend to work loose.   Also, the fore end is plastic and screwed directly to a fitting on the barrel- they melt when hot... The VEPR's do shoot pretty good for an AK , but not as good as the Valmet I once had.  Probably because they have a nice thick stiff barrel. The downside is they are heavy.

 I really don't understand why someone does not totally ditch the removable forearm and extend the receiver stamping itself to become, in effect, a free floating forearm with mounts. Mill it full of holes for cooling, wrap it up and over the gas tube, put screw holes for rails top sides and bottom.
 Also, why someone has not tossed the whole safety selector switch is puzzling- when used as a full auto it may make sense, but for just a on-off it is cumbersome- rather have a m-1 type or something else ambidextrous. Maybe now that they are making them in the uSA there will be some development. 

Why?  Because most of the guys who want an AK, want one because it is an AK.  Not for performance.  If it ceases to have the looks and MoA of a Kalashnikov...  Why bother?  The guts of an AK in another rifle just doesn't have the same appeal.
Kaso

 I just want a gun that will run. I have seen AK's digest crappy stuff loosely called ammo that had other rifles puking like a sick cat.