I have a Waffen Werks AK-74 that no longer has a lower handguard retainer thats built on a WW receiver and not a Nodak Spud receiver. Thought I could just get a 5.56 barrel from AK builder and a bulgarian correct receiver and have a builder replace the receiver and barrel and any necessary work to the extractor to make 5.56 work properly. Is this a good idea or should I just sell the rifle and save up for a Meridian AK-101 or 102?

my favorite part is how dirty and corrosive it is :)

Does this barrel, gas tube, sight alignment look correct? Been having issues with my shots going ~6 inches left at 50 yards even though my windage drum is cranked all the way to the left and I’m shooting from a bench with the handguard resting on a sandbag. I know the sights aren’t canted because I did the test where you rest the gun upside down on its sights and there was no wobble. Any thoughts? I wanna know if it’s just a skill issue (I’m not an amazing shot) or something I should look into.

I’m having an issue getting this Midwest industries dust cover to fit on my WASR 10 under folder. Do I need to file the back of the dust cover a little bit? Just wanna make sure I’m not crazy before I do it. Also it seems like the area for the rivet in this video won’t line up correctly if I do file it.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular scenario.
I've contacted a shop who claims that the WBP Jack .223 is capable of shooting 5.56x45 NATO as well, regardless of the PSI differences in the cartridges.

As far as I am aware, WBP Jack does not offer a .223 Wylde barrel option, so I wonder how accurate that claim is? I do not wish my rifle to blow up in my face because one shop claims something. Unfortunately I can not find any other data on this, since I am the only one to ask this question so far.

Thanks in advance.

I purchased an OD green set of Barwarus T4 and dust cover.

Now ill preface this with saying I have their alpha, several sets of zenitco etc. Holy shit this was the most excruciatingly painful install experience. I bought this set to install on my MDC AK-103. The handguard tabs fit fairly easily (minor filing) into the receiver and trunnion. My problems started with the lower handguard retainer. Tons of material had to be removed in order to get it to fit into the retainer. Literally took me 2.5 hours just to get the rail installed and even with additional fitting and filing the rail still sits slitely left of center. After all that work I assumed the rest was easy. NOPE. The recoil spring guide is far too wide and tall to fit into the rear trunnion. After hours of filing it, I still havent managed to get it to fit. At this point im about to just purchase a B-13, buy a new guide assembly and sell the dust cover. An hour or so of filing and pounding is to be expected but this is an absurd amount of work.

Anyone have any pictures of an Arsenal SAM rifle with the cheap paint all worn off? Just curious to see if they look nice once it’s all gone and worn off

Shaffer Maching has them back in stock.

https://www.shaffermachining.com//product-page/ak-magazine-adapter?variantId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&utm_campaign=c5549c70-7e3b-4f4b-bf32-0d7517844b07&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&utm_content=9e909bce-3e50-472d-9ee1-6cdf457cee6b&configurationId=04dae633-0562-44ae-b901-6539d23d5db3&actionId=bfdaf975-1f5e-49c2-857a-26444d014e5b&cid=e9c90f14-99d7-446e-a939-3808335f77bf

I have a 2002 Molot VEPR K in 7.62x39 that I am planning for a KNS retrofit (AGP-16-L). It’s my understanding on the VEPR requires that dimple to be drilled. Then the KNS piston base itself needs to be drilled through the carrier so a roll pin can be pushed through. Does anyone have any tips on the whole process? I was thinking of clamping it under a drill press. I’ve seen recommendations to use padded bench vise jaws and just use a cobalt drill bit in a hand drill.

Are there any recommended parts substitutions like the use of a titanium coiled roll pin or such?

The gas port measures 0.095” (90 degree Russian Gas block) and original barrel length was 16.5” and going down to 13” with a Form 1 SBR.

I also heard that a 5.45 bolt carrier is the correct size/fit for the 7.62 VEPR in case I needed a replacement.

This is my first Ak and I was wondering if I should be applying a layer of oil to the metal on the outside of the receiver/barrel etc. to prevent rusting

Trench art I've collected over the years.

Let's see what ya got.