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I have an OEM from my old 590A1 I could part with. Interested?

Good day. I would like to buy an AK gas tube or used Ultimak for the AK. The upper handguard is not needed. Anyone have an extra they are willing to part with? Thank you.

Looks great. Have you thought any about the MI Siaga handguard? A retainer isn't needed. The pistol grip I decided on is the US Palm AK grip. Great grip!

I hear the Molots and the the VEPRs all have heavier barrels than the Saigas.

View these videos. If you know anything at all about precision rifles you'll quickly see why the Kalash design is not precision. It may not hollow a dime at 1000 yards but it works up close and dirty. Embrace it's strengths and realize its weaknesses then go practice.

You got it but I would install the bullet guide and modify the magazines anyway just so you could use aftermarket mags.

Differences in what? Accuracy? Lots of variables. My 16" 5.45 shoots better than I can. My blasted eyes are aging fast but I still manage 1.5" groups @ 100 yds w/surplus ammo. The longer 5.45 projectile has a better ballistic coeffeient than the shorter 5.56 projectile. Longer barrels on guns can cause barrel whip which decreases accuracy. Shorter barrels tend to be more rigid, thus more accurate. Everything has its cost though. Longer barrels=higher vilocity & longer range b/c of more complete powder burn. Everything is a trade off and at the end of the day the AK design will f

5.45 can be reloaded. Resize Remington .222 brass. RCBS makes reloading dies. I'vr read a few articles wherein the author reloaded steel cases. It requires annealing the cases. I'm sure there is more to it than that. I think you're spot on reguarding KelTecs. No one knows the true longevity of them. They are a neat product but I wouldn't trust my family's life or my own to one until proven in hard conditions.

Come on now...with all the events going on with A possible AWB you want to trade off an AK? Don't do it. Now is the time to keep everything you have already. Buy more if you can.

The guys there say they are different but don't intend on making them one day either.

I am curious as well. I don't know of any new 5.45 mag springs available.

Take a look at Dinzag Arms. Great source for parts. Its where I got my fsb. There are several AR inspired muzzle devices for the AK74 fsb now. Its the AK lovers dream lately.

That looks great. Is it the one sold by Centerfire Systems? I don't have any clue if it's has a 45 or 90 degree port. You may have to contact the maker. Or you could go another easier route. Maybe the ACE clamp-on front sight will satisfy your requirements. I think may go with the ACE FSB.

Looks great. I would contact High Standard about origins.

What? You mean that happens? ;-)

I thought, in a message on here, it was said that they're expecting some in 2013.

Metal mags usually don't lock in as rock solid as new poly mags. There is usually some play and rattle. Of course they're heavier as well but usually well made. Near destructable. The price looks great. Let us know how they work for you.

Like they said, start with a smaller bit. drill halfway from both sides. THEN proceed to the correct bit. If your gb and fsb are not predrilled then do so using above method. I'd buy some carbide bits, especially if you plan on doing another conversion one day. Good luck.

You don't need a new gas block. Are you wanting a classic style or more of a tactical look? If you're wanting more options down the road then seriously consider a plain FSB and thread for either 14X.1 LH or one of the standard AR muzzle threads. You'll have TONS more options of muzzle devices than 24x1.5.

They will ship to any FFL holder. My buddy who is my FFL dealer charges me only $20. I love my G19 too! Good call. My G19, Mossberg M590A1 and my Saiga 5.45 are my go-to's.

Oh. If doing it again I would go with the 340. Handguard retainer - $40-50, FSB - $60-90, handguard - $30-50. Easily pays for itself if you ask me.

Atlantic Arms.

Thanks guys. Took it out last weekend. Using 7n6 ammo i got 1.5" groups at 100 yds. That front site is not precison at al. I may pick up an AR15 front site adaptor some day.

I bit the bullet and bought 6 Arsenal 45 rd mags. Found a place selling for 40 each. They came in yesterday and are amazing. A lor better than my others. Now those folks are selling for 50 each. figures.