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Is that a misspelling in the code (bolded) on purpose or just quick typing? Thank you.

Just got this email from R&R saying they were in stock (asked to be notified when they came back in stock). I'd move fast if you have any interest as right now it is showing 68 in stock with a price of $490.34. http://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=GIZ109

on RAA site. http://www.raacfirearms.com/rifles.htm

The man purse style 5 pocket pouches are back in stock at CTD. These are great and cheaper than last time doubt they'll last long. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AKS230-69194-1295.html not my review but I agree. http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18173

To the rescue https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.p...50j0tc55htscle6

I prefer the polymer furniture so I'll have to pass but that is certainly a nice looking RPK.

I had this out again looking at it this weekend and found the set of distance markings on the bottom of the sight that I had not noticed my first pass. That is a pretty cool feature I didn't know about on RPKs. You can flip it up and adjust for distance without having to get up above or move the rifle if your prone. Small details like that impress me as it shows that extra little bit of thought that makes an improvement.

I got lucky and found one at a local sporting goods store yesterday. Apparently they are drying up but I am glad I found this since I did not have an under folder yet. 1.6mm NoDak receiver even. The recoil pad I had makes it very comfortable and there seems to be enough room to wrap the left side with para cord for a more comfortable cheek weld.

Phase 2 The project is complete. The parts are in and the retainer is on. I could not get a heat shield into the choate handguards so for that reason I would recommend to avoid them and will likely replace them in short order. They use the plastic of the handguard directly up against the barrel in 4 places for support which I do not feel is very sound. I extended the nub that fits into the receiver and was able to bolt through the hole the original handguard used. A set of wood handguards with an extended nub would suit this project best so that a bolt can be grafted in easie

Other options. 24x1.5 brake (7.62x39) http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?prod...=286&page=1 24x1.5 flash hider. http://www.k-var.com/shop/product.php?prod...=289&page=1 us copy available at dph arms http://dpharms.com/ak74-flash-hider-24mmus...f809260cc6b384b

Hey louielouie, thank you for sharing your progress. Sorry to hear your JB didn't hold up but it looks like you came up with a new approach.

Phase 1 is complete The .625 double split shaft collar was the way to go because the barrel steps up under the hand guard. To get a nice fit with the barrel contours I smoothed down the inner edges of the collar. I separated the handguard retainer from its collar. I used some of that tacky stick a poster to the wall putty to find the right location to mount the lower section of the collar on the retainer and marked it. I then prepped and J-B welded the two together. The top part of the collar had to be gro

Just a little show and tell. This thing is well built and finished. Uses the original 5.45x39 chrome heavy barrel on a 1.6mm Nodak receiver. It was spendy but cost the same price complete as a parts kit is selling for these days. I would imagine it will be a very soft shooter.

I bet this is what he is looking at. http://www.mississippiautoarms.com/index.p...products_id=270 The Tromix stock packaged with the ace no mod saiga adapter when in all reality they are two separate products. Installed this is an odd configuration putting the weight of the rifle farther away from your body. It is cheaper and more practical to get over the initial fear of cutting on a new firearm and go for the conversion. If things get off track you have a community of support here and chances are you'll be fine. As Bob mentioned if you like the stock you can pair t

I have the retainer in hand and I am waiting on the collars to be delivered. I got the .5 and the .625 since they were cheap and it would cost me more to have a second shipped if I am wrong. Once in hand I'll charge up the camera and see what I can do about documenting the process so others can learn from my triumphs/mistakes.