Arsenal SAM7K how to go about converting to rifle

[luckystrike]

recently bought an arsenal SAM7K milled receiver Bulgarian Krinkov in pistol configuration. I fired it last weekend and have decided I would like it even more in rifle configuration.

Two obstacles in my way, 1 is the booster/brake is perm attached, looks just like its pinned and I have no idea if it is threaded to 24mm like most arsenal rifles, would like some type of fake can solution for barrel length issues.

2nd problem is that being a milled receiver, my stock options are limited esp with the pistol trunion deal, but since I have no plans for moving out of state I wouldnt have a problem with welding a locked open triangle folder on it, after I get the barrel issue taken care of.

also, anyone with AK know how in OC area have the resources and know how? I few bucks and a case of beer would be provided







thanks

[hellayella]

sorry bro, do u have the tax stamp from the ATF to convert it? CALIF, ur better off getting a krink kit with barrel extension than trying to make a pistol into a rifle..IMO

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

sorry bro, do u have the tax stamp from the ATF to convert it?

Not required as the OP has already mentioned a barrel extension. He's not talking about manufacturing a short barreled rifle.

OP, just make sure you extend the barrel to 16" or greater before making any provision to attach a stock. With the rear trunnion block I see, you might want to consider an Ace stock or their "pig nose" that will allow you to attach an AR buffer tube/stock. One warning, though... it wouldn't be surprising to find that that rear trunnion is as hardened and as much of a PITA as drilling through my Draco's was. Tapping was pretty much out of the question.

[hellayella]

High Impact Armory, Upland

[S470FM]

shooting the 762 round out of a pistol isn't as fun as it looks. I had a mini draco and sold it after 1 range trip. it's bc of that that I ended up buying a SAM7r rifle.

OP, keep us updated.

[nicoroshi]

Not that tough if you know a good welder.

Conversion of UF M64 to 2 tang solid stock>>>
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Milled solid stock receiver to side folder conversion>>>

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Appears to be cut at the back of the receiver, and the pistol trunnion piece added on.
Could remove, and replace or modify what's existing for whatever stock you desire (with a little cut, and welding )
Also appears the brake is pinned. Should be able to drill out, unscrew, and replace/ re-pin with extended version to gain >16" OAL for a rifle conversion.
As mentioned before:
Do the barrel extension first then the stock when barrel is greater than 16".

[SJgunguy24]

I built this for Z, if you look at the back of the receiver there's an ACE folding assembly back there. That was a Draco pistol when I started.
That receiver of yours should be a breeze to drill through. All depends on using the correct tool for the job. The stock is a one of a kind that I saved from the scrap pile, add a little metal, some milling work an that's how she turned out.

[luckystrike]

High Impact Armory, Upland

checked out their site, prettymuch everything is down, even contact info

shooting the 762 round out of a pistol isn't as fun as it looks. I had a mini draco and sold it after 1 range trip. it's bc of that that I ended up buying a SAM7r rifle.

OP, keep us updated.

will do

Not that tough if you know a good welder.

Conversion of UF M64 to 2 tang solid stock>>>
Link to album

Milled solid stock receiver to side folder conversion>>>

Link to album

Appears to be cut at the back of the receiver, and the pistol trunnion piece added on.
Could remove, and replace or modify what's existing for whatever stock you desire (with a little cut, and welding )
Also appears the brake is pinned. Should be able to drill out, unscrew, and replace/ re-pin with extended version to gain >16" OAL for a rifle conversion.
As mentioned before:
Do the barrel extension first then the stock when barrel is greater than 16".

yeah, barrel situation will be taken care of before the stock. my welds suck, just playing around with scrap metal and a MIG is about as far as that goes. I would be fine with dremeling a triangle a bit and welding it direct but I cant tell if the rearend piece is aluminum or not, not sure if I want to try to weld on that.

I built this for Z, if you look at the back of the receiver there's an ACE folding assembly back there. That was a Draco pistol when I started.
That receiver of yours should be a breeze to drill through. All depends on using the correct tool for the job. The stock is a one of a kind that I saved from the scrap pile, add a little metal, some milling work an that's how she turned out.

nice. I wish you guys were down south, Id just hand it to you and pay you for your time. another thing that will be a pain from what im hearing is that the FSB isnt threaded under the brake

[saern]

there aren't any threads on the frontsite block. you'll have to either switch it out with a new one with threads or make a barrel extension to accommodate this issue.
the sling plate is held on by 2 flush mounted rivets you'll have to locate and drill out. you maybe screwed on the butstock choices considering the receiver is a modified underfolder.

BTW who did you buy yours from?

[luckystrike]

there aren't any threads on the frontsite block. you'll have to either switch it out with a new one with threads or make a barrel extension to accommodate this issue.
the sling plate is held on by 2 flush mounted rivets you'll have to locate and drill out. you maybe screwed on the butstock choices considering the receiver is a modified underfolder.

BTW who did you buy yours from?

Good info, I'm thinking the most painless will be a welded triangle or ace.

I got mine from rifle gear, they also has the century M92s