A tutorial for AK build parties.

[MikeWilliamson]

Largely the same. Some minor differences.

[Aspec5vz]

Is it pretty much just plug and play if you build with a parts kit that includes a barrel and a 100% nodakspud receiver?

[MikeWilliamson]

Pretty much, though you'll have to rivet carefully and make sure the headspace is correct. Easy enough if you're using a matched parts kit. Just go slow with the press.

[Roccobro]

Is it pretty much just plug and play if you build with a parts kit that includes a barrel and a 100% nodakspud receiver?

I wouldn't call it "plug and play", but you get to jump a few steps like heat treating or spot welding rails.

Justin

[Aspec5vz]

I've been toying with the idea of doing a rivet build with a 100% receiver and complete parts kit because I don't have the tools to build one from a flat. If it's just headspacing and rivets I don't think I'll have any issues with building it. AK-Builder has headspaced kits and gauges so headspacing shouldn't be a problem. The riveting should be pretty simple as well though I've never done it before.

[Roccobro]

I think attending an AK build party (even if just to observe) will pay dividends on your final product.

Justin

[bruceflinch]

Thanks Mach1!

[ctak619]

Arsenal SGL23 AK47

Riveting the trigger guard.

Next step is the trigger guard, done before welding of the side rails. Unless the jig for riveting the rear trunnions does not have enough clearance with the trigger guard on. Then it can be done after the rear trunnion is riveted.

Just a reminder. Don't forget to install the selector stop, and to install it in the correct way, and the shortest rivet is used for riveting the back of the trigger guard.

This is the selector stop, the part on top. It fits between the receiver and the trigger guard. It's purpose is to stop the safety selector at the bottom of its swing down.


The extension coming out of the selector stop should be on the same side as the safety selector for obvious reasons.

I have a question about installing the mag catch pivot pin, spring, and mag catch lever in the trigger guard. i have a trigger guard like the one pictured with no pre drilled holes for the pivot pin which i have already done. whats the best way to go about securing the pivot pin once lined up through the spirng and mag catch lever? The trigger guard is already riveted in place and works great, but the pin is not secure. Any help is much appreciated. (by the way i am converting an arsenal sgl23 with the "special arsenal tool" to a conventional mag release with rad lock. Thanks

[MikeWilliamson]

You should be able to buy the pin, and use a setting tool to peen it out like the originals. Alternately, run a machine screw through with washers and loctite.

[bravosd6]

DUDE!! Great write up!! Thanks for taking the time! I'm stoked now!!

[Gigan]

WOW! Awesome info here. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your excellent photos! Thats why I love the members at Calguns and the site so much!

[Peter W Bush]

Mach, those are the cleanest completed receivers I've ever seen. And people say AKs are crude lol. Very well done. Very.

[Sparky831]

If you have an ak parts kit with an original barrel but non-matching bolt and trunion is that going to be a big problem?

[bigbob76]

If you have an ak parts kit with an original barrel but non-matching bolt and trunion is that going to be a big problem?

Not a big problem. You never know, you might even get lucky. When you check the headspace with the barrel pressed into the trunion you will find out if the barrel pin hole lines up. If it doesn't it's a fairly simple procedure to do.

[Sparky831]

Oh ok simple task then of making the pinholes lineup at that point?