saigafreake 27 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 How gud are the orf ak74s? They worth the money over a romanian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Personally, I won't buy anything ORF makes or assembles. I have purchased several kits from them (and magazines and other things) which were in advetised or better condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Wat is the best 74 for the money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Wat is the best 74 for the money The one you build yourself. You can do it. Find a build party in your area and have fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Wat kit and reciever would u recomend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Wat kit and reciever would u recomend Whatever kit you like. Use a Nodak Spud receiver (they're the best 100% receivers out there) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 How hard is an ak build if u havent done one b4. Ive been told there the hardest build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 How hard is an ak build if u havent done one b4. Ive been told there the hardest build. Not sure about "hardest build". I think they're pretty easy. At a build party, you'll have plenty of expertise to draw upon (and tooling). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I have every basic hand tool i would need wat kind of specialty tools would i need Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hey Saigafreak, Nalioth is right, the one you build will be the best. Check out r-guns.net, they have an AKS-74 (sidefolder) kit for $350. Mine came in pristine, matching numbers (including the bayonet). As far as them being hard, they actually are a build, unlike throwing an upper and lower together and calling it an "AR build". As far as tools you need, depends on how in-depth you are going. Generally, you will want a drill press and a BFH for de-milling. For riveting, ideally you need a press and various purpose-built jigs for it. AK-builder.com has these available, and they aren't cheap. These are specially made jigs to rivet the various parts together. The rivets can be done with a hammer and piece of bar stock, but I doubt you'll wave to do flat rivets on an AK-74. Other solutions for rivets include a specially made set of bolt cutters that are made to press and form rivets (AK-builder.com). The press is also needed for pushing the barrel in the trunion, but there are alternative methods. (BFH) For refinishing, ideally you would want a sandblaster and a tank to parkerize. You can have a shop sandblast the parts and you can duracoat / molyresin / pick your flavor. De-milling (removing old receiver pieces, drilling out rivets), assembling the receiver (+trunions, trigger guard), and pressing in the barrel are the tough parts. The rest is parts changing. You can go as easy-incorrect or as advanced-correct with the build as you like. You can even assemble a screw build (don't do this on a desireable parts kit, right now, they're ALL desireable) Like Nalioth suggested, I would find someone who does it in your area (That's what I did, from this board) and get help for the first few. This way you can see things first hand, and meet some like-minded folks. Remember when you do become the expert to "share the wealth". BTW, where are you from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thanks for all the info im in the dayton ohio area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I can't think of anyone on the forum from around there, there are also countless how to videos on youtube, other gun forums, etc. that show all of the steps. I guess it depends on how adventurous you are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 There had been a rumor of an ak build in my area. He was charging like 100 per person though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 There had been a rumor of an ak build in my area. He was charging like 100 per person though That's not a build party, that's a fleecing. We're having a build party here in Houston tomorrow, and folks are paying $5 each for the food and drink the host is gonna provide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Im gonna have to do some searching in my area for a build party. Must not be a big thing in ohio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Im gonna have to do some searching in my area for a build party. Must not be a big thing in ohio. All of these forums have build party threads for the various parts of the country. http://www.akfiles.com http://www.theakforum.net http://www.gunco.net I don't visit barfcom, but I have heard they have regional forums and build party notices, too (for Kalashnikovs as well as ARs). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneman153a 39 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I don't visit barfcom, but I have heard they have regional forums and build party notices, too (for Kalashnikovs as well as ARs). A build party for AR's? Where do they do it? On their tailgate at the range???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I don't visit barfcom, but I have heard they have regional forums and build party notices, too (for Kalashnikovs as well as ARs). A build party for AR's? Where do they do it? On their tailgate at the range???? I assembled my ARs while watching television. I don't have the mill or other metal working tools to actually start with a block of aluminum or steel and build one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Build party requested in Connecticut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saigafreake 27 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thanks for all the info. Couldnt find one in my area but will continue the search. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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