Chinese AK Kit worth?

[Subotai]

I like your pix!

I think the only difference is the stock and the tack-welded pipe-thingy-that-serves-no-purpose on the front. But I'm not sure.

I'm torn between rebuilding it or selling it. On the one hand, I could pick up another rifle such as Saiga, 30-06, etc. On the other, I get to keep my baby.

[RTE]

the tack-welded pipe-thingy-that-serves-no-purpose

Doesn't it cover some threads?

[Subotai]

Oh, you're right. It screws on, then is tacked.

[Subotai]

People have used regular flats and shimmed them a bit though.

Which flat do they use? Do the holes line up or are there special things that need to be done with these flats? Also, which rivet kit to buy?