US Barrels for AKs

[nicoroshi]

Nico, wish I lived up in the Bay area as I would gladly like to take the time and build an AK with someone with your expertise. One day maybe. Cheers.

Thanks for the compliment but there are plenty of extremely experienced builders very close to you that I would personally recommend in a heartbeat.
Check out some of your local BPs for AKTeam members (many of which are FAR more experienced than I).

[hypnoman]

You are as humble as you are generous with great tips, Nico. Hats off to you, Sensei!!

[9mmrevolver]

Does anyone sell populated U.S. barrels?

[Richard Erichsen]

Does anyone sell populated U.S. barrels?

Yes, though AK-Builder (Curtis) will likely be the more carefully built and head-spaced front ends and his prices are reasonable.

R

[MajorMalphunction]

Thanks for the information, guys!
I'll factor this in if/when I decide on another build.
A buddy of mine is looking into building his own AK and I was not sure if the newer barrels were any good.

[Roccobro]

I had to replace a brand new Romy WASR barrel recently as it was key-holing on all ammo. This is the same maker of barrels that are coming in as "chrome lined Romanian". Downside people aren't realizing is the new Romy's aren't "national defense/ surplus" quality. It's just export quality like the rest of the WASR build.

Never had a complaint from Curtis's barrels (as far as quality, not to be confused with parts kit installation quality). I've heard several stories of phenomenal accuracy using surplus Yugo ammo through them.

Justin