Ewbanks AK

[Tyler]

That's what I'm told. Is there a way for me to tell? They don't feel like bare sheet metal.

I am sure it is heat treated.

[Tyler]

Yes, they are heat treated..
I believe the AK parts count needs to be 5 or 6.

Also, does anyone know if the reciever is drilled for a romanian, if a hungarian will line up and work?

thanks!
ebwhite

5 with no brake and 6 if it has the brake. I have no idea why.

[Charliegone]

The first batch of ewbanks were not heat treated, but the second generations are. The ones I got are heat tread, so I won't have to do that.

[wayoutwest]

Heres a list of easy usa parts you can find:

disconnector
trigger
hammer (these 3 usually come together)
buttstock
forward handguard
pistol grip (if you are going fixed)
muzzlebreak
gas piston
magazines [follower, mag body and floor plate]

So you should meet the usa parts count...I believe it is 7...correct me if i am wrong.

Yup I got 2 ewbanks like that except no trunion holes.

These six bold ones (cheap and easy to replace)+ the receiver will take care of your parts count. Tapco should have them all avaiable, keep in mind you will need a single hook trigger.

**If you replace the floorplate and follow and go out of state with other high caps you will not be 922r complient unless they also have the US parts.

[Justang]

The first batch of ewbanks were not heat treated, but the second generations are. The ones I got are heat tread, so I won't have to do that.

how do you tell?

[wayoutwest]

5 with no brake and 6 if it has the brake. I have no idea why.

ATF says that if you are building a sporting rifle from inported parts you have to replace foreign parts with US parts. You are only allowed 10 or less foreign parts. The AK generally has 16 parts so 10 or less means at least 6 US parts.


These are usually the parts of a firearm Not all apply to the AK
(1) Frames, receivers, receiver
castings, forgings, or castings.
(2) Barrels.
(3) Barrel extensions.
(4) Mounting blocks (trunnions).
(5) Muzzle attachments.
(6) Bolts.
(7) Bolt carriers.
(8) Operating rods.
(9) Gas pistons.
(10) Trigger housings.
(11) Triggers.
(12) Hammers.
(13) Sears.
(14) Disconnectors.
(15) Buttstocks.
(16) Pistol grips.
(17) Forearms, handguards.
(18) Magazine bodies.
(19) Followers.
(20) Floor plates.

[Tyler]

Okay, that's good to know. At least that law is not crazy and random.

[Justang]

I like the look of that stock.


So, how do I know if I got the first or second gen? I just got the receiver, so I'd assume it's a gen 2.

[saki302]

ATF says that if you are building a sporting rifle from inported parts you have to replace foreign parts with US parts. You are only allowed 10 or less foreign parts. The AK generally has 16 parts so 10 or less means at least 6 US parts.

Here's the catch- if you build it as a CA-compliant AK with detachable mag, in an IMPORTABLE configuration (A.K.A. Vepr type), are you even required to follow sec. 922r anymore? Most guys do it out of state so they can run the pistol grips and other stuff. My old MAK90 I sold was not 922r compliant, but only had a thumbhole stock- this was back in 1997.

For example, H&K SL-8. Not 922r complaint as-is. If you want to add the pistol grip, you need to make it 922r compliant first.

-Dave

[Justang]

To my knowledge if you have a fixed mag you don't have to worry about the parts game. But if you want to be able to go to a free state and use your AK in the intended way, you should have the 6+ US parts.

[Tyler]

I like the look of that stock.


So, how do I know if I got the first or second gen? I just got the receiver, so I'd assume it's a gen 2.

This will tell you all about it. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=4&f=64&t=81540

[Justang]

Looks like I have a Gen 2. It has the stepdown.

[EBWhite]

Yes, i am aware of the parts count law. Does anyone ever really check this? It does not seem like it would be easily researched by the local cop who checks your gun out

[Justang]

So if I buy this:

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43577988

I should be set parts wise?

[Tyler]

I would be willing to bet that the kit does not come with a Disconnector. They can not be imported. If it has one it is going to be one of the crapy american ones and you might get trigger slap. Most people upgrade the trigger to one of these. http://www.tapco.com/product_informa...ept=15&last=39