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So I've done a tone of reading on this. It seems like it was a hot idea in 2007-2008. CWS even sold one for awhile. But not much recent info on this Idea.
I know Grammaton has posted pics of his extension and others have mentioned theirs. Could we get a more comprehensive Thread going? Perhaps people might post pics of their builds and methods, so others could duplicate.
Ideally, One would be able to walk into a hardware store and put this together, at a minimum cost.
A little background: In an attempt to add a side-folding stock without adding excessive weight to the front of the rifle, the idea of adding a rear extension makes a lot of sense. Length is added to the rear of the weapon rather than the front ( With OAL AT MINIMUM 30"). The advantage is that we meet CA's OAL requirement is a way that A) keeps the weapon as short as possible, with the stock extended and B) negates the need for a muzzle extension (which otherwise would be 4"+ and perhaps more costly). Additionally, I like this route in that, when the stock is extended, it's as if no attempt to modify had been made, the side folding stock is longer than the extension, the extension is almost non existent at this point.
I prefer to add 4-5 inches at the rear, where there will be length added anyway when the stock opens, than to add length/weight, permanently, up front
Keep in mind that Folded AKs range from 26-29.7" folded. Said extension will have to vary from model to model, but on a Tantal for example, only a unobtrusive Inch or so is needed
Gentlemen and gentle women, what say you?
I know Grammaton has posted pics of his extension and others have mentioned theirs. Could we get a more comprehensive Thread going? Perhaps people might post pics of their builds and methods, so others could duplicate.
Ideally, One would be able to walk into a hardware store and put this together, at a minimum cost.
A little background: In an attempt to add a side-folding stock without adding excessive weight to the front of the rifle, the idea of adding a rear extension makes a lot of sense. Length is added to the rear of the weapon rather than the front ( With OAL AT MINIMUM 30"). The advantage is that we meet CA's OAL requirement is a way that A) keeps the weapon as short as possible, with the stock extended and B) negates the need for a muzzle extension (which otherwise would be 4"+ and perhaps more costly). Additionally, I like this route in that, when the stock is extended, it's as if no attempt to modify had been made, the side folding stock is longer than the extension, the extension is almost non existent at this point.
I prefer to add 4-5 inches at the rear, where there will be length added anyway when the stock opens, than to add length/weight, permanently, up front
Keep in mind that Folded AKs range from 26-29.7" folded. Said extension will have to vary from model to model, but on a Tantal for example, only a unobtrusive Inch or so is needed
Gentlemen and gentle women, what say you?
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