[dasmi]

The AR thread got me going, and now I need to see your AK. I want one very badly, but, alas, I live in California...for now. So, start posting pictures, and keep it going until someone cries uncle.

[dasmi]

No, seriously, I want to see pictures of your AK. Come on now :) True, it is after midnight everywhere in the USA except the west coast, but I can't be the only night owl.

[Solo]

While I don't personally own any AKs, I will be happy to humor you with other peoples' AKs.

[Cortland]

Arsenal SAM7-Classic

http://www.vbrpc.org/AKbig.jpg

[MTMilitiaman]

I would but mine isn't ready to be released into the wild yet. It is still top secret. I have a WASR-10 that I have been slowly molding but I have just started and it is not near ready for its first public appearance.

[tomkatz]

veprII.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/tomkatzid/toms%20stuff/1IMG_7107.jpg

[KaceCoyote]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/Kacecoyote/233637.jpg


Saiga Conversion, Made in Russia by izhmash.

[TheHomelandSoldier]

I call these my "AKR's". Krebs Custom KTR03S's, one in black, and one in Green. If you like the AK action, but want the AR doo-dads, here you go.
http://www.hunt101.com/img/277545.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/img/278465.jpg

-THS

[Mac Attack]

Here's mine. It's a MAK90.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/mmacayan/MAK%2090/MAK902.jpg

[AK103K]

Krebs AK103K w/Aimpoint ML2
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid162/p46023266c9d40579d7b0b28445bacf02/f4b00706.jpg

[dasmi]

Ah very nice. No reason to stop yet.

[DMK]

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24640&stc=1
SAR1 with refinished handguard, Falcon Grip and Romanian Sidefold stock

[DMK]

That SAM7 Classic is nice Cortland! I love the wood they use for the stocks. Is that beach?

[GreenFurniture]

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24622
Pre-ban Polytech AKS-762

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24621
Pre-ban Polyteck AKS-223

Where you can purchase these babies! (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=138669)

[GreenFurniture]

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24641
Romanian WASR-10 w/folding stock

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24642
Romanian SAR-3 "Galil clone"

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24643
Izmash 7.62x39 w/sidefolder

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24644
Romanian WASR-10, tele stock, TDI rail fore end

Buy these babies? Click here! (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=1692958#post1692958)

[Ringer]

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24645&stc=1

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24647&stc=1

[Drakejake]

Chinese AK, MAK-90, with milled receiver, B-Square scope mount, cheap scope, and Choate Dragunov thumbhole stock. The trigger is perfect! And the rifle, bought this year, cost all of $299 including tax plus $10 background check. I really like it.

Drakejake

[GunNut]

Here is a pic of my OD MAK90 conversion along with my OD HK USPf .45ACP.

Steve

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/stmcelroy/akhk.jpg

[kngflp]

My Mak 90, I sanded the stock a refinished it with tung oil. I also dremeled out the thumbhole to better fit my hand, I was going to change out the stock but I have decided I am happy with it the way it is, great trigger smooth action.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/kngflp/DSC01369.jpg

[Mr. Chitlin]

Just a plain ole SAR-1

http://photos.imageevent.com/brobert/ar15/websize/1_DSC00015.JPG

[Gewehr98]

Romanian SAR-1:

http://mauser98.com/sar1woodfolded.jpg

Bulgarian SLR-95:

http://mauser98.com/aksmall.jpg

[ny32182]

VEPR K 7.62x39 with muzzle brake, ventilated handguard, and sling:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/ny32182/vepr_2.jpg

[George Hill]

This thread... beautiful!
:evil:

[Hkmp5sd]

Polytech "Legend" AK-47 Underfolder

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Hkmp5sd/AK-47.jpg

[jobu07]

Sorry for the poor quality of the photos, but here's my Romanian AK and my Egyption RPK.

[Raygun]

Hey Ringer, what kind of scope mount do you have there on your SAR-1 with the black furniture and what do you think of it?

I have an SAR-1 myself and I'm looking into mounting a red dot in pretty much the same manner you have yours set up. I would like some opinions/ideas on scope mounts from anyone interested in replying.

[Ringer]

Raygun

It's just a plain ole "made in Belarus" Russian side mount like this one at Centerfire Systems (http://www.centerfiresystems.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CSI&Product_Code=MNTAKA11). I believe there is a high and low mount style. The one on my SAR being the low mount and the one pictured below being the high mount but not positive about that. It works OK but it puts the red dot a bit high making cheek weld pretty much impossible. It also is slightly offset to the left, which I suppose could be remedied with a drill and tap to move the wearver mount over. Personally I would like to try an Ultimak (http://www.ultimak.com/pic16.htm) to get the sight lower but haven't coughed up the 100 bucks yet. Overall though this one is not too bad for the cost.

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/miva/graphics/00000001/MNTAKA11B.jpg

[Cortland]

That SAM7 Classic is nice Cortland! I love the wood they use for the stocks. Is that beach?
Beech? Maybe, I don't really know. The Classic series were a limited production run (mine is 161 out of I think 250) and the quality is really top notch.

[Raygun]

Thanks for the info, Ringer. It looks like I found your mount on nightvisionweb.com (http://www.nightvisionweb.com/side_adapters.htm) as well. Being left-handed, that left-side offset might be a problem for me. How far off center would you say it is?

The Ultimak is defintely a low mount and I have that down as an option, too. The only thing that's got me thinking twice about it is that I'm not real crazy about the red dot being mounted that far forward. I'd also kind of like to have the option of mounting a regular magnifying scope on it.

Has anyone had any experience with K-VAR's scope mount (KV04S (http://www.k-var.com/product.asp?0=207&1=210&3=40))? It's pricey, but it looks like a decent mount.

I've also heard that the Kobra (http://www.nightvisionweb.com/kobra.htm) red dot is nice. Anyone have an opinion there?

[ninjalawyer]

My MAK-90 with Fiberforce Stock, bipod, and Romanian drum. Cheap and fun.
http://www.ninjalawyer.com/public/AKbipod.jpg

[chevrofreak]

http://files.chevrofreak.com/pictures/Norinco%20MAK-90%20Sporter/DSC02211_sm.jpg

[Commissar Gribb]

http://k43.pbase.com/u17/commissargribb/large/42275105.IMG_0529.jpg

[akluvr]

Absolute nirvana! I gotta get me a Krebs.

[AK103K]

The Ultimak is defintely a low mount and I have that down as an option, too. The only thing that's got me thinking twice about it is that I'm not real crazy about the red dot being mounted that far forward. I'd also kind of like to have the option of mounting a regular magnifying scope on it.
Raygun,
The Ultimak with a forward mounted dot is the only way to go. A Scout type scope also works very well for that matter. The rifle shoulders and shoots the same as it does when using your iron sights and is very fast and natural. Snap shots are a breeze. The cheek weld is basically the same as the iron sights. With the right dot sight and mount/rings, you can co-witness your iron sights too, but even if the sight is a little high, with the right mount its gone instantly if you should ever have a problem. Everything is up front and out of the way of your field of view and handling. The rear mounted dots, like the Kobra or ones mounted on the side rail mounts like shown are way to high to shoot comfortably with and are also right in your face. They also have to be removed to clean the rifle. I have two AK's with the Ultimak mounted and would not hesitate to get another. This set up brings the AK into the 21st century and makes the AK's iron sight and accuracy issues a moot point.

[Ringer]

Raygun

The mount is not that far offset, maybe about 3/16 inch. The height is far more of a problem than the offset for me. That is the one on that website, VM-WL. If you are still considering that mount I can drag it out of the safe a little later and snap a picture from the butt end so you can see the offset.

AK103K makes some very good points and advice about the Ultimak. I think that is a far better way go and plan on ordering one myself at some point.

[Raygun]

Thanks, guys. I will definitely take your advice into consideration.

The mount is not that far offset, maybe about 3/16 inch. The height is far more of a problem than the offset for me. That is the one on that website, VM-WL. If you are still considering that mount I can drag it out of the safe a little later and snap a picture from the butt end so you can see the offset.
If it's not too much trouble, that would be awesome of you. It would certainly help me make the decision.

[Ringer]

OK, these are not the greatest but I didn't have a lot of time. You can get a pretty good idea by looking the rail moreso than the red dot. Quick check with a ruler it appears to be more like an 1/8 of an inch. Hope this helps.

Oh yeah, these pictures also prove that cats, while nosey, aren't necessarily smart. Nothing like plopping yourself down and staring down the business end of an AK. I guess one could argue she recognizes no mag but how does she know there is not one in the chamber?

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24695&stc=1

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=24696&stc=1

[Raygun]

The pics are great. Much thanks, Ringer!

It does look like there's plenty of room to drill and tap the mount to center the Weaver rail over the bore. I wonder why they didn't just do that in production? Those crazy Belarussians. It is up there quite a bit, though.

[chevrofreak]

http://files.chevrofreak.com/pictures/Norinco%20MAK-90%20Sporter/co-witness.jpg

[Ringer]

chevro

What kind of ring is on your TacPoint? Is it an Aimipoint or something else? I'm going to need something lower than the one that came with mine once I get an Ultimak mount.

Thanks

[spacemanspiff]

here:

[spacemanspiff]

whoops, this isnt about pics of Alaska at all, is it? :neener: :D :evil:

now back to your regular programming....

[Commissar Gribb]

oddly enough, your cat doesnt seem that worried that it has an AK pointed about right at it.

[triage1998]

Arsenal of Bulgaria SA-93 wearing Polish furniture


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/triage1998/Bulgarian%20SA-93%20AK-47/SA-9304.jpg

[Darkmind]

Very nice pics everyone! I'm starting to get this warm and fuzzy feeling inside me! :evil:

[AKM]

Maadi:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/AKMs/827aa3c2.jpg

AK-103 (Saiga conversion):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/AKMs/7d1173b0.jpg

Compact Saiga conversion:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/AKMs/6b46c128.jpg

[chevrofreak]

Ringer, its a B-Square 30mm low, #20062

I have the other ring still, its yours cheap if you want it.

[Commissar Gribb]

it's official! I ordered a russian RPK stock set and a 75 round drum for my AKM. I wanna make my very own RPK paratrooper ;)

how does the RPK compare with the AKM buttstock in length?

[jobu07]

how does the RPK compare with the AKM buttstock in length?

I can't tell you right off hand, but I think they are about the same length, RPK stock might be a little longer. I'll take a measure of both when I get home from work and give you a post later this morning.

I hope you ordered a Norinco 75 round drum, they are much less condusive to sore thumbs ;)

[TheDutchman]

Today I didn't even have to use my A.K.

[jobu07]

Alright, now the SAR1 stock measured roughly, and I mean roughly(very quick measurement), 9 1/2 inches. The RPK stock was about 9 inches measured in the same spot. I took the measurement from the side along the comb (correct? top part of the stock).

[Ringer]

chevro
Thanks but I have the one that came with mine, looking for something lower.

Commissar Gribb
10-4 on the cat, and just for the record the AK was there first, and she plopped down and started a stare down with it :eek:.

[3rdpig]

Here are my 4. I've got several more receivers and one more kit so I've always got my eyes open for more kits coming on the market.

http://members.cox.net/hawgwild/ak family portrait.jpg

[762x51]

Crummy pic of my AK-USA .223

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/198651/AK102_Side_Sm.jpg

[clange]

SAR-1 with PK-AV red dot
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y49/clange/sar-folder.jpg

[Crosshair]

I don't own an AK, :( But I do own a Yugo SKS. :) The pic is from last winter. (In case the snow didn't give it away) That is me in the picture, back when I had short hair, holding it. My friends and I where using some old computer monitors as targets. Just adding a little variety to the mix. I have since added a 4x scope to it.

http://gra.midco.net/5937/BAW%26SKS.jpg

[chevrofreak]

Ringer, the other ring I was talking about was the matching one to the ring thats already on the gun. It would be low enough.

[Drue]

Here is another one:

http://homepage.mac.com/druew/polishprincess.jpg


It is a Polish kit built by the Firing Line on one of their threaded, milled receivers.

Drue

[Ringer]

chevrofreak
Gotcha now, sorry I misunderstood, a little slow sometimes. Thanks for the offer will send you PM.

[RevDisk]

http://www.revdisk.net/photos/FromRussiaWithLove.jpg

My SAR-1, ushanka and Stolly.


http://www.revdisk.net/photos/SakoAK47.jpg

Me and a Sako Rt-95. Nearly as accurate as an M16, and a heck of a lot more robust. My favorite varient of the AK platform. Leave it to the Finns to actually improve the AK.

[tarrigoni]

My brand new (to me) Maadi MISR-10

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/tarrigoni/CIMG1309.jpg

[hartzpad]

Here are most of my AK's:

http://home.comcast.net/~hartzpad/Picture_018.jpg

[Soap]

AKM- Who did the shorty conversion on that Saiga? I've been wanting to pick one of those up. Thanks!

[Eightball]

I have a Saiga .308, but no pics so far :( . Oh well, it's only stock at this point (which will change shortly :) ).

[Commissar Gribb]

after my stock change (RPK stock) I've decided the RPK stock is more useful even though it's shorter. The wood cuts away deeper allowing sights to easily line up with eyes. The shape seems to cradle perfectly when firing shouldered.

I ain't changing back either ;)

[AKM]

Quote:

AKM- Who did the shorty conversion on that Saiga? I've been wanting to pick one of those up. Thanks!
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I did, Gunsmithing and firearm refinishing are two of my favorite hobbies.

[RevDisk]

Beautiful work, AKM.