AK47 parts kit for WASR-10

[7.62mm.ak47]

ON Atlanticfirearms.com they offer AK parts kits and I was curious as to how these work. I have a WASR-10; Could I exchange the stock parts out for these "parts kits?"

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct813.aspx

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct909.aspx

P.S. The first one says it's full auto. Would I have to just pitch the auto parts and use the semi parts or could I just keep out the auto sear and put in all the new parts? Thanks.

 

[animator]

You could swap the furniture over, so long as your rifle is still 922(r) compliant.


Swapping out your trigger group for the trigger group that comes with those kits will offer no benefit over the trigger yours came with, and will most likely result in a non-compliant rifle.


But concerning functionality, the full auto parts will work in a semi-auto rifle.


If you buy one of those parts kits, it's best to just build it as a new rifle... those Egyptian kits are nice (I have one and built it a year or so ago... still haven't fired it) as are the Bulgarian kits...

 

[7.62mm.ak47]

Alright so would I be able to switch out all of the parts of the trigger group or would I have to omit specific ones that would make it full auto? How would I know which parts to leave out of the construction? Thanks animator.

 

[henschman]

Your receiver isn't drilled for the full auto parts anyway. You could put the factory hammer with disconnector and the cyclic rate reducer in, since they go on the same pin as your hammer, but you couldn't put the auto sear in because it requires a 3rd hole to be drilled (where the un-drilled "X" is on most receivers). Without the auto sear the other fire control parts would work as usual on the semi auto setting.

The original fire control parts are, on average, usually better quality than American parts, and usually provide a smoother pull and no "trigger slap."

FYI the ATF considers just drilling the 3rd hole to be a violation of the NFA, which is a federal felony with mandatory prison time. So be careful.

 

[animator]

I am going to disagree that most foreign triggers work better. In my opinion, they don't. I rate even the Tapco G2 triggers above a foreign trigger group... but that's just my opinion...


My question is: What does the OP hope to gain by swapping out parts? You DO realize that if you swap in foreign trigger parts, you are now required to replace the same number of parts made in the US, right? Meaning if you swap out a hammer, trigger, and disco and replace with foreign equivalent parts, you now have to add 3 additional US-made parts to stay within 922(r) compliance. Failure to do so can land you in legal trouble.


If you don't know which parts make an AK full-auto, my suggestion is to go do some research before swapping parts around, as you are clearly not familiar with the functions of an AK, and I would hate for you to start pulling things apart and sticking them back together, only to end up with a non-functioning or otherwise unsafe rifle...

 

[henschman]

I dunno if the Romanian parts are as good, but have you ever pulled a Bulgarian trigger?

 

[Sam1911]

AK parts kits and I was curious as to how these work.

A "parts kit" like that gives you almost everything you need to build a new rifle. How they "work" is that you buy a receiver shell (I reccommend Nodakspud), A BARREL (notice that parts kits imported in the last few years don't come with barrels), a fire control group (tapco G2 is fine), and whatever 922(r) compliance parts you need, and then you build yourself a new, functional rifle.

I have a WASR-10; Could I exchange the stock parts out for these "parts kits?"

What in the world for? You have a functional rifle. What would be the point of installing another rifle's parts into it? And you will likely run afoul of 922(r) if you do.

 

[animator]

I dunno if the Romanian parts are as good, but have you ever pulled a Bulgarian trigger?

Arsenal Inc, USA triggers, yes. And they are one of the nicest non-custom triggers I've ever seen for an AK.


Takeoffs from Bulgarian kits as-imported... meh. Not a whole lot different from anything else I've seen.

 

[7.62mm.ak47]

The trigger group was mostly out of curiosity. I'd like replacement parts in case something happens though but the style was what really caught my eye. The wood seems much nicer than what the WASR came with.

 

[animator]

The trigger group was mostly out of curiosity. I'd like replacement parts in case something happens though but the style was what really caught my eye. The wood seems much nicer than what the WASR came with.

If the trigger group is all you're worried about, just buy a few extra US-made trigger groups. They're not expensive, and you won't end up with an entire rifle kit not being used. Very few parts on an AK ever truly wear out. Being that it's an AK, odds are the trigger parts will outlive you.


If the furniture is something you want replaced, you could look into buying just the take-offs. Most often, this is cheaper than buying a complete kit just for the furniture.


The last thing to consider is that you cannot simply swap in import parts without first knowing where your rifle stand in regards to 922(r) compliance. This has been mentioned a handful of times now, and you've not made any acknowledgement of it. I suggest researching the 922(r) laws as they pertain to you, and make sure that your rifle does not fall out of compliance with any parts swapping you wish to do now or in the future.

 

[7.62mm.ak47]

Thanks for the info animator and yes I'm aware of the 922(r) compliance. I wasn't planning on changing anything on my legal weapon unless I was 100% sure it was legal as well. Much appreciated man.