Started a build today - M92

[redbird]

Started my first solo build today but having a couple of issues with the alignment of the rear trunnion. Also, have a virgin trigger guard without mag catch holes. Thinking of using the sticky note trick from a Romy G then center punching center position. Seen someone use two ball bearings on each side to smash the pin at the Fresno BP.

[madjack956]

I sent this virgin Yugo kit to an FFL in AZ. He supplied the Nodak Spud receiver and did the build. He sent me this pic. Just have to put a fake can and Bullet button on it and ship it to my local gun store.

[Jayruta]

Selector stop needs to be milled properly or mags will to sit right. The key with a virgin m92 build is fitment. Lots and lots of fitting and filing for fitment. As for the trigger guard I would get a surplus trigger guard and selector stop. Or have someone with a mill, mill you the proper cuts and holes for the trigger guard. Also if your doing a Khyber pass sidefolder, you will need to have the bottom of the front trunnion milled down to accept the sidefolder latch.

[Bravodigger]

Let me know if you need a hand bro

[G-Man WC]

If I'm not mistaken the ball bearings your referring to were custom Nicoroshi milled parts that he did a limited run for friends coming to the
state wide event.
Good luck with the build and pic's when done please. -g
Get back to the barbecue my man!

[ar15barrels]

Selector stop needs to be milled properly or mags will to sit right. The key with a virgin m92 build is fitment. Lots and lots of fitting and filing for fitment. As for the trigger guard I would get a surplus trigger guard and selector stop. Or have someone with a mill, mill you the proper cuts and holes for the trigger guard. Also if your doing a Khyber pass sidefolder, you will need to have the bottom of the front trunnion milled down to accept the sidefolder latch.

The first virgin kit build I did threw me through a loop.
I had already riveted the triggerguard before I realized I had to mill the magazine stop.
I was able to do it on the receiver though and got it all worked out.
Now, I bolt the magazine stop to my little triggerguard fitting screw fixture and mill the stop shelf before riveting...

[redbird]

Had some time today, slow progress, trying to do it right the first time. Had to bring the top rail of the receiver down a bit. Hopefully doesnt throw off the alignment of the folding stock and front latch. regardless, stock will be permanently pinned.

[redbird]

Issue with rivet expanding too much in rear trunnion and not leaving enough material to form a rivet head. Screwed the pooch on that one! I am now an expert at drilling rivets out.

[redbird]

[redbird]

Well, what do you guys think of this build so far? Not bad for a FNG?

[redbird]

Time to practice spot welding. Not too impressed with HB 45689 115V. The weakest link to this build will definitely be the spot welds on the rails. Two seconds(counting one one thous, two one thous) is not strong enough. Upped my count to 4 seconds and still not happy, but welds are stronger. Was expecting the metal to start bending before the welds broke off. Might be asking for too much. Would feel more reassured if I had a welder, rails would never come off then.

[dchang0]

Lookin' good!

Remember to cut your selector stop detents before applying whatever finish you're going to apply. The bolt-hold-open won't work without at least the detent for the safe position.

[madjack956]

OMG, I just realized now what forum I was in when I made post #2 in this thread, so 1000 apologies to the OP and everyone else.

I just made the cover of Stupid magazine.

Good Luck with your build OP.

[SVT-40]

Well, what do you guys think of this build so far? Not bad for a FNG?

Looks great!!

Just a thought. If you ever want to fold the stock you will need to flatten the rear trunnion rivet heads on the left side of the receiver... Otherwise the stock will not fit up alongside the receiver allowing the front stock latch hook to catch on the folded stock..

It should look something like this.


Here are a few pic's of the necessary mod's needed to the front trunnion so the stock latch lines up with the slot in the receiver..

[nicoroshi]

If I'm not mistaken the ball bearings your referring to were custom Nicoroshi milled parts that he did a limited run for friends coming to the
state wide event.
Good luck with the build and pic's when done please. -g
Get back to the barbecue my man!

Somewhat mistaken.
I did mill parts to flare the trigger guard rivets. I did not do a limited run of them.
Regular ball bearings work but difficult to hold straight (since they are round they roll....go figure).

The build is looking good OP.
For the M92 with side folder stock I normally don't mill the bottom of the front trunnion but cut the 'eye' part of the catch in half instead. At 1/2 the thickness it fits, and works without any extensive work to the bottom side of the front trunnion but does require making the squarish hole in the receiver a touch lower (still catches in the tab of the stock).

Virgin parts kits are certainly an exercise in fitment but give the builder a great understanding of the function/ interaction of the parts in an AK platform gun.