[drummerdude1188]

So I keep seeing little bits here and there about these 10,000 ak 74 kits that are suppose to be imported, I just was looking for some more info on these to see if it would be a good idea to start saving for one. Are they going to have barrels? Also if I bought one of the bulgy 5.56 barrels from copes could it be made to work with the kit?

 

[Exothermia]

They are supposed to be coming in September, several different vendors have verified they are on their way. They won't come with original barrels because of the barrel ban, but the word on the street is they will be coming with US made Wilson barrels. That last part I have only heard from one vendor and I can't say whether it is entirely valid information. We'll just have to see.

They are still in the importation process so nobody really knows when they'll be here or what to expect.

 

[100 Round Drum]

that completly sucks that the chrome lined barrels won't be included. MF-ing legislators :evil:

 

[Templar]

that completly sucks that the chrome lined barrels won't be included. MF-ing legislators :evil:

Wasn't Congress that did this, at least not the current one. It's a BATFE reinterpretation of the 1968 GCA that covers imporation of "sporting weapons".

 

[Exothermia]

Actually, the US barrels are supposedly going to be chrome lined. Not sure I believe it, but that is the word.

 

[Kotus]

Are original Bulgarian Barrels cold-hammer forged? If so I doubt the US made barrels will be though I doubt many decent US barrel manufacturers aren't at least selling chrome lined barrels, especially for an AK.

 

[Templar]

Are original Bulgarian Barrels cold-hammer forged? If so I doubt the US made barrels will be though I doubt many decent US barrel manufacturers aren't at least selling chrome lined barrels, especially for an AK.

Bulgarian barrels are cold hammer forged.

The US barrels would be typical cut rifling.

 

[drummerdude1188]

So if I bought a 5.56 ak barrel from copes, would it be possible to use the barrel in conjunction with these kits, (I know theres more involved than just putting on the new barrel) - i would be having it built, not a home job- as I want to do an loose ak101 or 102 clone.

 

[Hootbro]

So if I bought a 5.56 ak barrel from copes, would it be possible to use the barrel in conjunction with these kits, (I know theres more involved than just putting on the new barrel) - i would be having it built, not a home job- as I want to do an loose ak101 or 102 clone.

Bulgarian 5.56 barrels have a 23mm chamber end. 5.45x39 AK-74 rifles use a 22mm trunnion.

Would have to turn the 5.56 chamber end down to 22mm or get a 23mm AKM trunnion.

 

[drummerdude1188]

So if I bought a 5.56 ak barrel from copes, would it be possible to use the barrel in conjunction with these kits, (I know theres more involved than just putting on the new barrel) - i would be having it built, not a home job- as I want to do an loose ak101 or 102 clone.

Bulgarian 5.56 barrels have a 23mm chamber end. 5.45x39 AK-74 rifles use a 22mm trunnion.

Would have to turn the 5.56 chamber end down to 22mm or get a 23mm AKM trunnion.

like this ? http://www.akparts.com/index.htm?975.htm&1

 

[catsailer40]

i HEARD, dont take it as truth, but i heard that the us barrels are going over to bulgaria to be chrome lined. i am saving up for a few kits. the x39's will be available i think for a while, but the 5.45's i dont think will be around too long importing wise. i could be wrong though, but with the political situation, and the ever increasing assholeness from the ATF, imports may stop soon.

 

[AKsRule]

i HEARD, dont take it as truth, but i heard that the us barrels are going over to bulgaria to be chrome lined. i am saving up for a few kits. the x39's will be available i think for a while, but the 5.45's i dont think will be around too long importing wise. i could be wrong though, but with the political situation, and the ever increasing assholeness from the ATF, imports may stop soon.

:neutral: Wilson can make any barrel you want and line them with
cream filling if necessary. :wink:

http://www.wilsonarms.com/facility.htm

 

[catsailer40]

thats why i was saying i heard that. i have no idea if its true or not.

 

[Indiansprings]

This is what WILL happen. I know this first hand.
10K of Bulgy kits, no barrels.
Wilson chrome lined barrels.

So, If I were you guys, I would quit paying these high prices that we are seeing now. The famine is almost over. It will be time to feast again.

 

[Shooter521]

This is what WILL happen. I know this first hand.
Wilson chrome lined barrels.

Are they going to be "real" 5.45-caliber barrels, and not .223 like we've seen with the Century Tantals?

Are there going to be additional MAGAZINES imported with these kits? Damn, I hope so, or else prices are going to get even worse with 10,000 potential new rifles needing to be fed and no increase in the mag supply...

 

[triage1998]

Anyone know a ballpark price on these kits?

Maybe a guess. I am just curious?

Are these all fixed stock or are they a mix of fixed and AKS74's?

 

[Exothermia]

DPH had a preorder on them at $350. I expect they will be more when we see them.

 

[Indiansprings]

DPH had a preorder on them at $350. I expect they will be more when we see them.

Merry Christmas :neutral:

 

[triage1998]

DPH had a preorder on them at $350. I expect they will be more when we see them.

There are 10,000 kits and they want more than $350 per kit?

I think they will be sitting on alot of kits for awhile

 

[Jerod]

Don't do a pre-order ! Let the market and other dealers go to work. Prices will come down.