Is there an AK picture thread?

[M&P15_Sporticus]

Well after much deliberation, I decided to trade one of my AR's for an AK a while back. I did what research I could in the short period of time I had and found that the rifle, a Romanian SAR 1, is actually a well respected AK variant so I bit the bullet.

The only thing I have noticed that I dont like is that the rear sight block is canted, there's a gap on one side where it should be flush with the top of the receiver. But, since I'm not a HUGE fan of AK sights as it is, I ordered some Tech Sights last night so I wont even need the stock rear sight.

This is my first AK, so go easy on me. It came with the Tapco folding stock shown, as well as the original wood furniture, and a set of green polymer furniture. Also included were 4 magazines, 200 rounds of 154 gr SP rounds, a case, and a scope mount.

AK owners sound off! I want to see what you have and what cool custom work you've all done.

 

[Lee Barner]

probably more folks on here have been shot or shot at with them than the ones that own them. just saying. lee

 

[JohnRippert]

I had one built on one of Armoury USA's 1.5mm receivers back when the Romy G kits were cheap. More to have an example of an AK in the collection than anything else. Still have a receiver and G kit tucked away to build a Romy folder clone later on.

 

[gdogs]

I bought my first AK variant last year, a Zastava M92 pistol. It's a ton of fun to shoot, and actually fairly accurate with the red dot and a sling to stabilize it. Best of all, the price of 7.62x39 ammo! I recently purchased a couple of VZ2008's, but haven't gotten any pictures of them taken yet.

 

[Dezfan]

My latest aquisition.

Arsenal SAM7SF-84 in 7.62x39



Can imagine why everyone doesn't own at least one Kalishnikov.

 

[SC_Mike]

I traded an O/U 20 Ga for this Norinco. It was filthy. I asked they guy when was the last time he cleaned it, he replied I didnt think you need to clean AKs. Don't know how many thousands of rounds that have been thru it. First time out I was hitting 4 inch bath tiles at 100 yards. I was pleased.

I've also got a Century Milled Receiver that I need better pics of:

 

[Arik]

The SAR was a ban era AK. Its the predisessor to the WASR. That gap is fine. It doesn't have to be flush and doesn't effect anything. There is such a thing as excessive gap but yours is
fine.

AKs are my go to rifles.

You want AKs?
Here ya go. Last outing with AKs 2 months ago

Over 2000 rounds fired

 

[Arik]

I traded an O/U 20 Ga for this Norinco. It was filthy. I asked they guy when was the last time he cleaned it, he replied I didnt think you need to clean AKs. Don't know how many thousands of rounds that have been thru it. First time out I was hitting 4 inch bath tiles at 100 yards. I was pleased.

I've also got a Century Milled Receiver that I need better pics of:

It may just be the picture but are you sure that's a Norinco? Chinese AKs have hooded front sights, different handguards and thicker receivers....that Romanian/Polish folder wouldn't fit and the bolt carrier is polished. Also all Chinese were blued

 

[SC_Mike]

Norinco MAK-90 Sporter. Made in China.

Originally it had the thumbhole stock I was told. The folder fits well up through the pistol grip screw into the trunnion. I've had it off several times. The front sight looks Dremeled so who knows. The finish is blued and the bolt and cover serial# matches the receiver but looks like it was stamped after manufacture, maybe when imported. IIRC this is a 1994 model.

 

[ditrina]

Just one

Norinco.. Pre Ban..​

 

[Arik]

Norinco MAK-90 Sporter. Made in China.

Originally it had the thumbhole stock I was told. The folder fits well up through the pistol grip screw into the trunnion. I've had it off several times. The front sight looks Dremeled so who knows. The finish is blued and the bolt and cover serial# matches the receiver but looks like it was stamped after manufacture, maybe when imported. IIRC this is a 1994 model.

Dremel! OK makes sense now! The rest I figured it was just the way the rifle appeared in the pic. It's weird that the owner swapped or sanded the handguards cause even on the post ban MAKs the handguards were still shiny looking. ...like Ditrina's

 

[JaPes]

This thread is dangerous. I have the urge to buy an under-folder, but no overriding impetus...yet.

 

[M&P15_Sporticus]

Loving it so far, I knew there had to be some AK people out there. I've transitioned to a more classic look, and I'm digging it

 

[modelbuilder56]

This thread is dangerous. I have the urge to buy an under-folder, but no overriding impetus...yet.

Hopefully this picture will push you over the edge NPAP DF awesome factory gun with a CHF barrel.

 

[sheepdawg]

Century Polish 1960 milled. Actually Century didn't build it. I like old school AKs

 

[model70hunter]

probably more folks on here have been shot or shot at with them than the ones that own them. just saying. lee

Very philosophical thought. Probably true.

I've owned 2 over the years but they did not grow on me.

The 2nd one was a 223 and I bought it about 7 years ago. I also bought a few thousand rounds of 5.56 with it. Sold the AK, kept the ammo and have a stash for my Colt AR match target Match.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

Google Image Result for http://www.jagranjosh.com/imported/images/E/Current%20Affairs/Mikhail-Kalashnikov.jpg

I like the AK dependability.

 

[catach22]

so sweet ak 's pictured above.... heres mine not as nice as some of the above but fun to shoot

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[JaPes]

Too bad there isn't a S&W M&P-47

 

[JaPes]

Hopefully this picture will push you over the edge NPAP DF awesome factory gun with a CHF barrel.

Thanks folks. This thread pushed me over the top. While I am not immediately buying an AK-47 or AK-M, I am going to buy one. It's inevitable. You know how I know? When I ordered a case of 5.56 to see me through the summer, I added a case of 7.62 x 39 Red Army Standard.

Buying the ammo before the rifle... what am I thinking... that's like buying an oil filter for a vehicle I don't own yet.