AK pics - post yours

[BigSlick]

Now we got da Garand thread goin, we need ta get a AK thread goin.

AK, AKM, folder whatever ya have

Post em up so we can drool ;)

[MullahElRon]

Funny how <s>many</s> most AKMs get called AKs...What?

[gokyo]

I have two AK varients. As to whether they are AK. AKM, or what I will let my betters decide.

My first is a pretty standard Yugo underfolder. The pictures where taken right after I bought it. Since then I have added a scout scope mount.
http://161.58.206.244/store/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=scoutscopes&Product_Code=AK-1B&Category_Code=akscope
The thing I like about this scope mount it it does not have to be removed to take off the dust cover or the gas tube. It is also very secure. The thing I do not like about this scope mount is that it is a little high. To get a good Cheek weld I have to use the dust cover. The trigger is scary light and very smooth. However it has a small amount of slap. I am not sure what to do about the slap.

My other AK is a Arsenal SA-M5. This pretty much means that it is a milled receiver chambered in 223. I got this weapon and something like 12 magazines and a scope in trade for a HK P7M8. I know some of you might be startled by this trade. However I never really shot the P7M8 and it was more like owning a fine watch that you never wear. The weapon is about as accurate as an AR out to about 100 yards. I have not tried to shoot it out past this.

The scope that is mounted is this PK-AS http://posp.ru/pks01.html. It takes a little getting used to because you left eye looks through the scope while your right eye can still use the iron sights. My main frustration with the weapon is that it dents the brass really badyly on ejection. I am still trying to figure out a way to reduce the damage. The brass is coming back hard and fast and smacking the dust cover. Also if you do not use a brass catcher the brass is launched into a nearby zip code.

The yugo
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/gokyo/Folded.jpg


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/gokyo/Midbolt.jpg


The Arsenal
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/gokyo/midweapon.jpg


http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/gokyo/Frontwithscope.jpg

[chewy]

Ma' guardin' the hut with her Arsenal SLR-95 Bulgarian milled receiver AK. She needs to take new pics.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k298/chewybaca67/Fire%20Arms/P62800882.jpg

[layusn1]

See, now thats just rubbin salt in the damn Garand wound...sooo uncalled for!

[pdg45acp]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m54/nfe6848m/AK.jpg

[BIGGUNGOBOOM]

AK-74.......5.45x39 :dothead:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh130/biggungoboom/guns015.jpg

[ASH]

My only specimen my Romanian Wasr-10.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/cwade550/WASR-10.jpg

[AdamN]

http://ts2.images.live.com/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1556899647969&id=92242892decebae284aa682cdacbc983

[HotGuns]

Nice try ANEAT.

He was talking about AK guns though...not states...:sifone:

[cohutt]

Sad that it took us nearly 2 months to catch on to Aneat's AK joke. We be slippin i think.

[jawjaboy]

Sad that it took us nearly 2 months to catch on to Aneat's AK joke. We be slippin i think.

No kid'n. Howdaheck we miss that? :confused:

[AdamN]

No kid'n. Howdaheck we miss that? :confused:


:biggrinjester: Good thing its a stickie

Never owned an AK, Cant recall if Ive even shot one.:confused:

From what ive heard there not bad

[HotGuns]

Polytech

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/HotGuns/AK004sized.jpg

[Anvil]

Whats accuracy like in those AK things out to 150? Real numbers, not minute of bad guy.

[Anvil]

looking around on gunbroker I see alot of AK's out there but what's one from another? How do you know what's worth buying and what is junk? How do you know you're buying quality but not "collectability"?

Some of them have 10 round magazines? wasr?

Some of them are ?extra specially collectable? Nornico?

It seems hard to find a good AK 47 with laminated furniture for a decent price... (under 700).

Am I missing something?

[HotGuns]

With the iron sights on an AK, at 150 yards you should have no problem keeping them in a 16" circle.

The sight radius on a AK is short, and it's not known to be the most accurate gun in the world.

The Norinco's are collectable because they were banned by the Dope from Hope,AKA Bill(I committed treason) Clinton. I guess the Chinese didnt give his reelection fund enough.

The Polytechs are high because they were the best of the Chinese milled receiver AK's that were coming in.You cant touch one for less than a grand these days. If you arent a collector though, the cheapo Romaks will do exactly the same thing. The Yugo's,Romaks,Polish are whats been coming in the country and althoug some of them are pretty rough,they work.

Really,all AK's are built with the same parts. Some look better than others, some look like they were finished with a chopping axe and some look well fitted. It's still a good buy, but they are drying up fast. When the next regime takes over, it may be the last of them.

[BIGGUNGOBOOM]

true, if you aint got one, might want to think about picking up one just to have in the back of the safe. Im fixin to get one or two more at the gun show.

[BigSlick]

Shootin a AK is more fun than jus about anythang else for all out go bang kinda fun.

Thye about as accurate as a Mini 14 or *maybe* a Mini 30, but they ain't gonna be winning any hardware at a BR match by a long shot.

Ammo used ta be crazy cheap for em, not so now.

Still a whole lotta fun any way ya look at it.

Cain't break em, cain't kill em, they just keep on workin. Kinda like a Glock in some respects.

Best of da bunch ta buy is a Bulgarian (IMO) milled receiver version. Some a da best fit an finish you a ever see is from da old school SLR-93/95 guns an subsequent versions witout da butthole stock.

Accurate ? Kinda, dat depends on your version a accurate

Reliable ? As hell

Fun ? More than you a ever imagine

Stamped receivers OK, milled OK, WASR's were at one time 10 rnd single stack only.

If ya buy one, make damn sure it a take a 30rnd mag.

Chicom 75 rnd drums run da best

Pencil barrel gets hot enough ta put a brand on ya ass after just a couple mags so be aware a dat, else you a learn dat da hard way.

But, you a only grab dat barrel once, if ya decide ta forget about dat choice lil tidbit a wisdom.

I got mine so hot shootin a couple drums thru it, if ya stick it in a bucket a water it a boil like hell

For real.

[BIGGUNGOBOOM]

If you can find a AK-74 that ammo "5.45x39" is still pretty cheap. and fun as hell to shoot. as slick said though the AK-47 "7.62x39" ammo has doubbled over the years. still bout a180.00 a thousand where as the 5.45x39 is bout 120.00 a 1080. but they are fun as hell to shoot, exspecially since you dont reload for em so you aint counting rounds and bendin over lookin for brass, you just let em fling.

I have a AK-74 and plan on picking up a AK-47 at the next gun show....best go get you one anvil, maybe they let you put it in that gumball machine you be driving, once your all healed up and back pounding the pavement.

[HotGuns]

One beautiful thing about the AK that no one has mentioned is its ability to be "bump" fired.

That is where you stick your finger in the trigger guard and let the recoil of the first round bump the rigid trigger finger until it dumps the whole mag...almost on par with an automatic, but not quite.

It sure does sound like it and look like it though. With the gun rocking all over the place you can hit squat with it but is sure does impress everyone at the range.:subgun:

[Anvil]

We get a 5% (works out to $98)raise and a $350 uniform alotment on the next paycheck.

Down the street at Guns & Ammo they have a Yugo stamped reciever AK I might have to put money on.


I've got a pretty gun safe and it's pretty bare.

[BIGGUNGOBOOM]

time to fill it !!

[AdamN]

The AK's that always drew my attention were the underfolder models. Always thought they were really cool lookin.

[chewy]

I remember when I 1st got all the USA parts (+ some...can't have too many on an AK) for my Bulgarian SLR-95 AK that bump firing was a cinch! I think it was from K-VAR where I got the USA made trigger (counts as 2 parts) but with that trigger set up, it makes a mighty fine shooter.

[BIGGUNGOBOOM]

The AK aint no prom queen, shes more like a biker chic !!!

[jtrade]

Tapco G2?

I remember when I 1st got all the USA parts (+ some...can't have too many on an AK) for my Bulgarian SLR-95 AK that bump firing was a cinch! I think it was from K-VAR where I got the USA made trigger (counts as 2 parts) but with that trigger set up, it makes a mighty fine shooter.

[fludy12]

Bulgarian AK-74.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b103/AlbertD/Mk-74.jpg

[BigSlick]

Man what a beautiful Bulgy :thumbsup:

[jtrade]

How much they want for it? I get dealer discounts from Century.

J

We get a 5% (works out to $98)raise and a $350 uniform alotment on the next paycheck.

Down the street at Guns & Ammo they have a Yugo stamped reciever AK I might have to put money on.


I've got a pretty gun safe and it's pretty bare.

[ch139]

L to R: Hungarian SA 85M, INRANGE "Khyber Pass" (recently sold) and wife's INRANGE plum AKM.

http://photos.templarfirearms.com/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_7589.JPG

[jtrade]

Very Nice AK's!! Love the Khyber Pass...

[Bullseye10x]

My Rommy "G"
I just picked up 1200 rounds of ammo yesterday, so now I'm ready for election day :28:

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/589/dscf1091vz1.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1091vz1.jpg)

[jtrade]

Did u build it? What kind of ammo did u pick up?

J

My Rommy "G"
I just picked up 1200 rounds of ammo yesterday, so now I'm ready for election day :28:

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/589/dscf1091vz1.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1091vz1.jpg)

[Bullseye10x]

I bought it complete through Classic arms. They've had a few different companies building them.

As for the ammo, I went to Academy:

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4850&highlight=academy

[jtrade]

I have got a few things from Classic Arms. Good folks to deal with.

Wish there was an Academy somewhere round but their ain't.

J

I bought it complete through Classic arms. They've had a few different companies building them.

As for the ammo, I went to Academy:

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4850&highlight=academy

[jawjaboy]

Wish there was an Academy somewhere round but their ain't.

J

I keep tell'n folks they ain't nothin down here Jt. Sometimes I wonder if they believe me.

Academy ain't gonna build where gnats live. Duhh. :wink5:

.

[jtrade]

If you need the furniture refinished let me know. Here are some before & after pics of a G stock I refinished.

B4
http://guns.jtrade.us/images/furniturerefinish/gstockb4.jpg

After - I lightened it with OxiClean though, both of em pictured.
http://guns.jtrade.us/images/furniturerefinish/gstockrefinished.jpg

J

I bought it complete through Classic arms. They've had a few different companies building them.

As for the ammo, I went to Academy:

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4850&highlight=academy

[Bullseye10x]

Nice work! I was thinking about refinishing it, but just haven't found the time. Heck, I've had the rifle for at least 6 months and ain't even shot it yet :(

[grendelbane]

Does a WASR-2 count as an AK?

I painted this one yesterday.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/grendelbane6/545x29mmRomulan.jpg

My other AK is a Polytech sidefolder. Maybe I can take a picture of it next week.

[zipper046]

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=690&d=1240835537 (http://www.glockpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=690&d=1240835537)

[ButchG17]

The AK's that always drew my attention were the underfolder models. Always thought they were really cool lookin.
Yeah, they look cool, but when it comes time to shoot them, I much prefer the fixed to the underfolders.

Poly double folder on top, and a Norinco on the bottom:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/ButchG17/Rifles/2AKs.jpg


Israel's 'AK':

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/ButchG17/Rifles/Galil223ARM.jpg

[BoltNut]

Ooooooooo, I like the looks of the Jewish Hole-y Maker!

[ch139]

The little DRACO SBR by Troy Sellars at INRANGE...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/JTR8541/AK/IMG_8273.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/JTR8541/AK/IMG_8287.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/JTR8541/shooting/IMG_8250.jpg

[Arc Angel]

OK, OK, here -

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1272/556mmsam5s.jpg

[Dark Horse]

ch139 - Nice AK. 16"bbl on the FAL??

[ch139]

ch139 - Nice AK. 16"bbl on the FAL??
only 11-inches... has a tax-stamp too

[Dark Horse]

only 11-inches... has a tax-stamp too

Very NICE!!!
:fal:

[helitack32f1]

So can we post SKS pics in this thread or would there be interest in an SKS thread?

[Ledhore]

Nice AK photos! Heres mine..

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=186&pictureid=1156

[Ledhore]

Here's a photo with the drum..http://www.glockpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=186&pictureid=1158

[ButchG17]

Nice AK photos! Heres mine..

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=186&pictureid=1156

Turn off your cloaking device, I can't see your pictures! :)

[BigSlick]

Working on a photo script now, they should show up when we're finished ;)

[Blackdog]

The AK aint no prom queen, shes more like a biker chic !!!

:roflmao:



:blackdog:

[Ledhore]

Hey blackdog - Can you not see my pics? They show up for me, so I assumed everyone could see them.

[ButchG17]

Hey blackdog - Can you not see my pics? They show up for me, so I assumed everyone could see them.
I can see them now too.....even in the quote I posted!

Looking good!

What pistol grip is on it?

[jawjaboy]

I'm a seeing 'em fine here.

[Ledhore]

ButchG17 - it an Ergo grip. I really like it. The scope mount is quick detach and I primarily use the scope for longer range (100yds) shooting and pop it off for closer "AK" shooting.

Thanks for the feedback JawJa!

note to self: don't post album pics from an album labeled "private".

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=186&pictureid=1160

[RavenArmament]

Only AK variant at the moment. It's a cheap Century Draco pistol in the process of being a Form 2 machine gun. I'll finish it up one of these days when I get the rest of the parts together (safety, bolt carrier/piston, etc).

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae88/Raven-Armament/DSCN0377.jpg

[BigSlick]

Oh man :thumbsup:

I knew this was gonna be trouble :supergrin:

OK, now I gotta have me a mould like that.

That looks simply excellent.

What mould are you using Led ? Plus, if you happen to have a couple thousand of those just layin around..... :rofl:

I been wanting to shoot lead out of an AK forever

If ya got a minute can you give us some details ?

Ever tried loading a cast boolit with a steel case ?

Do you run it with a gas check or just the bare bullet ?


ButchG17 - it an Ergo grip. I really like it. The
scope mount is quick detach and I primarily use the scope for longer range (100yds) shooting and pop it off for closer "AK" shooting.

Thanks for the feedback JawJa!

note to self: don't post album pics from an album labeled "private".

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=186&pictureid=1160

[BigSlick]

I've run a krink quite a bit, but never a pistol AK.

Looks like it could be fun if ya can keep it from walking.

Century has made some el cheapo stuff in the past, but the stuff I've seen recently is better than it was.

Never ran one with a can, but would like to work with it a little and see how it goes.

Nice lookin rig :thumbsup:

Only AK variant at the moment. It's a
cheap Century Draco pistol in the process of being a Form 2 machine gun. I'll finish it up one of these days when I get the rest of the parts together (safety, bolt carrier/piston, etc).

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae88/Raven-Armament/DSCN0377.jpg

[RavenArmament]

I've run a krink quite a bit, but never a pistol AK.

Looks like it could be fun if ya can keep it from walking.

Century has made some el cheapo stuff in the past, but the stuff I've seen recently is better than it was.

Never ran one with a can, but would like to work with it a little and see how it goes.

Nice lookin rig :thumbsup:
Yeah, I am not much of an AK guy. This being my first one I've owned (even though it's a company gun). I have a friend that is an 07 FFL Class 2 SOT in California that's an FAL and AK nut job, so he's helping me on the technicals.

I might try to change that rear trunion thing out for a rifle one to put a stock on it. Folder perhaps. The wood furniture will be coming off and geting something more versatile. Thinking the Magpul AFG thing. Saw a sight mount you can put a small holographic sight on the rear sight mount. That would be slick. Maybe the SAW type grip as the plastic "factory" grip isn't so comfortable. I like to fill my hand. Pistol grip for sure, then I'll see how it handles and try some different stuff to hone it sharp.

This gun is in pretty good condition for being a Century. Would you believe it the gas block is actually on correct and true? I'm in shock.

Going to be working on a silencer specifically for the 7.62x39 cartridge and the AK platform. I think it would be neat to have a short, fat suppressor that's as rugged as the AK.

My brother is a Ranger and said he ditched his M4 for an AK. Keeps a 20rd mag seated in case he has to lay down for cover, he can still shoot back with decent accuracy and not have the mag interfere.

[Ledhore]

Sorry 'Slick, I missed your post. It was a group buy 6 banger mould. It casts right at .3145" and bullets weigh 135gr with a gas check with my alloy, which lately has been water quenched bermined lead.

I run em through a .314 Lyman 45 with Lar's Carnuba Red. I'm using mostly IMI brass with some winchester and I'm over 10 reloads on the same batch, annealing every 5 reloads or so. The AK makes a nice little ding on the brass each time making it real easy to keep track of the firings.

Never have tried steel cases. I've got enough brand new IMI to last me a long time.

It's not going to shoot one hole through an AK, but I have surprised a few folks with the 100 yd accuracy.

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=186&pictureid=1160

[BigSlick]

I've got a few real nice .314 117gr RF that I might give a try.

Any load data for cast, or reduce jacketed and go slow with a workup ?

I'm guessing here, but pistol powder ought to work, medium or slower ? :dunno:

[Ledhore]

I use 15 grains of 2400 powder and get good results. I find the AK to be very sensitive to how it's held or rested when shooting 100yrds or more for accuracy.

On good days that load surprises the heck out of me, on bad days, I just figure it's me not doing my part. It can be a lot more accurate than folks think, but it is a challenge.

It's a great plinkin load all the time, and one of my favorite guns to shoot.

[BigSlick]

I use 15 grains of 2400 powder and get good results. I find the AK to be very sensitive to how it's held or rested when shooting 100yrds or more for accuracy.

On good days that load surprises the heck out of me, on bad days, I just figure it's me not doing my part. It can be a lot more accurate than folks think, but it is a challenge.

It's a great plinkin load all the time, and one of my favorite guns to shoot.

That's exactly what I'm after ;)

Just a little range fun on the cheap

[speedracer211]

Here are mine. The latest rommy I built is on the top. Went with a satin finish on it, but the rear stock needs to be fitted yet. Along with the triggers. Polish on the bottom.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/wrhughesw/DSC03519-1.jpg?t=1285205312
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/wrhughesw/DSC03520-1.jpg?t=1285205312

[gokyo]

Sold the Yugo. Added a Texas Weapon system rail to my Arsenal.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/gokyo/arsenalrightside2.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j42/gokyo/arsenalrail.jpg

Really like it.

[chewy]

Wow, does extra legnth help accuracy? I put all the US made stuff I could on my Arsenal SLR-95, including a trigger that I polished up with an 8000 grit wetstone. Acuuracy through is about the same as a decent AR-15. With that, seems like it could only be improved.

[gokyo]

Wow, does extra legnth help accuracy? I put all the US made stuff I could on my Arsenal SLR-95, including a trigger that I polished up with an 8000 grit wetstone. Acuuracy through is about the same as a decent AR-15. With that, seems like it could only be improved.

It is a very nice to shoot with the added length (longer then a 20" AR15).

I added a nice trigger group too. It is very nice to shoot. Not sure it is as accurate as my 20 AR 15 at 100 yards. But it is very close.

The rear aperture is a little too large for exceptional accuracy.

[HotGuns]

No AK thread is complete with out an AK-47 Shotgun.

Here is one that I just built. Nice and simple. The 4th one I've built this week.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/HotGuns/photo.jpg

That's a Surefire 10 round mag.

[HotGuns]

Heres a picture of a Draco that I'm going to SBR. I built the Bulgarian muzzle brake on it because everyone was sold out. I'll probably put a folder on it just for fun.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/HotGuns/AKPistolcropped.jpg

Sorry for the crappy phone pic.