AK/AR stock adapter

[jingerale]

So I just got my ROM. kit from AK-Builder.

Was pretty set on trying to restore the wooden furniture but after seeing what I actually received, I'm having second thoughts. It's pretty beat up, and I don't think I have the drive right now to put in too much work.

Started looking at possibly using a Magpul stock.

Any recommendation on a AK/AR adapter solution? I found a few, some are plastic and some not. Just wondering what you guys are using.

Was looking at Vltor but the Command Arms Polymer one is so much cheaper.

Thanks

[Varg Vikernes]

Get one of those ACE Folding stocks.

http://riflestocks.com/store/product2.html

http://riflestocks.com/store/page13.html

That way you don't have a fake buffer tube and everything

[jingerale]

Get one of those ACE Folding stocks.

http://riflestocks.com/store/product2.html

http://riflestocks.com/store/page13.html

That way you don't have a fake buffer tube and everything

hmm...I haven't looked at any folding stocks. Would there be potential legal issues regarding total length, or being able to fire with the stock folded?

Thanks

[kcstott]

Yep. 30" or longer to have a folder or unable to fire is under 30"

I'm wondering if I could just make a couple of stock adapters.

[Varg Vikernes]

Yep. 30" or longer to have a folder or unable to fire is under 30"

I'm wondering if I could just make a couple of stock adapters.

If he had a BB would the 30" on folders go out the window?

[kcstott]

No.

The law on 30" applies to any semi auto with or without a BB Regardless of magazine capacity

[ramathorn]

Refinish the wood, it'll look nice! I've redone a couple and they turned out really clean. If you'll ship the wood furniture to Sacramento i'll refinish it for you for a couple bucks.

[jingerale]

Refinish the wood, it'll look nice! I've redone a couple and they turned out really clean. If you'll ship the wood furniture to Sacramento i'll refinish it for you for a couple bucks.

I'll take another look this weekend, but for now, let's keep those suggestions coming.

[Richard Erichsen]

So I just got my ROM. kit from AK-Builder.

Was pretty set on trying to restore the wooden furniture but after seeing what I actually received, I'm having second thoughts. It's pretty beat up, and I don't think I have the drive right now to put in too much work.

Started looking at possibly using a Magpul stock.

Any recommendation on a AK/AR adapter solution? I found a few, some are plastic and some not. Just wondering what you guys are using.

Was looking at Vltor but the Command Arms Polymer one is so much cheaper.

Thanks

I know some folks like AR stocks on these rifles - I don't. That's not to say I frown on those who do or that I prefer a "traditional" AK, I'm not one of those either. I do encourage using what is in your parts kit whenever possible and discarding only what is necessary to meet 922r, or what is too banged up to reasonably repair. Unless the wood is seriously gouged out or cracked, you have options. Please post pics so some of the experts already on this thread (I'm not one of them) can weigh in.

You can steam out minor dings and dents and the majority of scratches come out with ordinary sanding (or sanding discs and an electric sander to make quick work of them). Nothing is more satisfying than refinishing your own stocks, which while time consuming will leave a lasting impression on you and anyone who beyonds your fine work. There are plenty of threads on refinishing, the process, the materials and what you should expert in terms of time to complete the task.

Timbersmith and Ironwood Designs can supply you with new wood stocks if it comes to that. Their wares are so good it will almost certainly be an upgrade to what the factory used when these rifles were new. No AK got the kind of detailed handwork that brings out the grain and luster of the wood that you could provide with a bit of time and elbow grease.

Good luck,

R

[jingerale]

Thanks bit problem solved. My friend got a kit too and we traded furnature since he wasn't going to use his.

We actually traded the whole kit. His was made in 1979, my birth year. Took that as a sign. Too bad I paid extra for my matching kit.

Thanks guys