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Did I read that right? $800 to thread your barrel? He must be planning on pressing out, depopulating, threading & then reassembly. If I thought I could get $400 for that job, I'd be advertising for it.

Or was that including the side folder trunion installation($250 job)?

Normally, AK guys are cheapskates. That's why I quit offering to do that kind of work.
Yes, he quoted $400 to completely take the barrel out, thread it, reassemble, and re finish it and another $400 to replace the rear trunnion and install the stock.

Since then I went ahead and ordered a 7" fake suppressor for the M26 LH threads to use for the months im waiting on my form 1, a US made manticore triangle stock and the StormWerkz folding hinge. This setup is not as sturdy but since no one wants to do it right for a reasonable amount of money ill live I suppose lol.

BTW in all fairness he did say he intentionally prices himself out of having to do AK work in general. He said profit is low and the work is high. Hed rather stick to other forms of business. I did however find a guy out in texas that runs Class 3 Machining that will do the barrel job for $90. He said to remove the handguards and something else easy, and he can do it concentric even still in the receiver. So once approved by the atf ill be sending it out to him for some 1/2x28 threads.
 

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So this thread has a ton of useful information and has answered my questions that I had for my m92 with the fake suppressor. My roadblock now is finding an engraver, I've used Indent Marking for lowers. But I'm hesitate to send a stripped barreled rifle that far. I don't mean to thread jack, I just figure you all would be better informed then I.
 

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So this thread has a ton of useful information and has answered my questions that I had for my m92 with the fake suppressor. My roadblock now is finding an engraver, I've used Indent Marking for lowers. But I'm hesitate to send a stripped barreled rifle that far. I don't mean to thread jack, I just figure you all would be better informed then I.
Dobbs Defense in Hiram just did another SBR lower for me. Looks great and was done quickly...
 

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Ok so...

Im going the underfolder route now since thats what the M92 stock trunnion is actually meant for and it can be installed much easier. Im returning the triangle stock and stormwerkz hinge (unless anyone here wants it). Anyone have any info on what dual locking underfolder assemblies with fit the M92 and also which ones are any good?

I found three so far:

Arsenal for $96
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/4...assembly-retrofit-kit-ak-47-ak-74-steel-matte

Hungarian for $59
http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30635

Polish for $14
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...ary-surplus-ak-47-underfolder-stock?a=1336274

Thoughts?
 

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Ok so...

Im going the underfolder route now since thats what the M92 stock trunnion is actually meant for and it can be installed much easier. Im returning the triangle stock and stormwerkz hinge (unless anyone here wants it). Anyone have any info on what dual locking underfolder assemblies with fit the M92 and also which ones are any good?

I found three so far:

Arsenal for $96
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/4...assembly-retrofit-kit-ak-47-ak-74-steel-matte

Hungarian for $59
http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30635

Polish for $14
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...ary-surplus-ak-47-underfolder-stock?a=1336274

Thoughts?
@NWS
 

Leshaire

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Ok so...

Im going the underfolder route now since thats what the M92 stock trunnion is actually meant for and it can be installed much easier. Im returning the triangle stock and stormwerkz hinge (unless anyone here wants it). Anyone have any info on what dual locking underfolder assemblies with fit the M92 and also which ones are any good?

I found three so far:

Arsenal for $96
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/4...assembly-retrofit-kit-ak-47-ak-74-steel-matte

Hungarian for $59
http://ak-builder.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30635

Polish for $14
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/prod...ary-surplus-ak-47-underfolder-stock?a=1336274

Thoughts?

Help.....

Anyone.
 

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Help.....

Anyone.

I'm not up on underfolders as I just don't like the feel or the slop. I did have a Hungarian unit and it seemed to be the best economical option. I don't think it matters to much which you go with honestly ( if it is in decent condition and built overseas).
 

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I'm not up on underfolders as I just don't like the feel or the slop. I did have a Hungarian unit and it seemed to be the best economical option. I don't think it matters to much which you go with honestly ( if it is in decent condition and built overseas).
hmmm well ill give it a while and see if anyone else replies in the next few days. otherwise ill prob just snag that hungarian.

not sure i wanna go with the cheapest or most expensive ones. middle road sounds nice lol
 

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hmmm well ill give it a while and see if anyone else replies in the next few days. otherwise ill prob just snag that hungarian.

not sure i wanna go with the cheapest or most expensive ones. middle road sounds nice lol

Well I kinda look at it like this: it's an AK. Any of the overseas manufacturers that are known for building AKs should be fine. I don't know that there will be a true $40 difference between the Hungarian and Bulgarian underfolder unit. As long as it's all there it should work.

I have heard that underfolders get loose with time....sidefolders to as well but it seems not to the extent that underfolders do. I'd also caution you to go find an underfolder in a gun shop and make sure you like the way it feels....I really don't so I went sidefolder.
 

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Well I kinda look at it like this: it's an AK. Any of the overseas manufacturers that are known for building AKs should be fine. I don't know that there will be a true $40 difference between the Hungarian and Bulgarian underfolder unit. As long as it's all there it should work.

I have heard that underfolders get loose with time....sidefolders to as well but it seems not to the extent that underfolders do. I'd also caution you to go find an underfolder in a gun shop and make sure you like the way it feels....I really don't so I went sidefolder.
yeah well the host i have for a sbr is gonna be a huuuuuuge and pricey pain in the dick to side fold. so im gonna just underfold this one and get a diff host for a sidefolding project. i had a side folding arsenal that i loooooved. i will get another one for sure.
 

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Do they make any under folders in 5.45x39 ? Or is that a custom project?
 

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2nd AK question... I know (or pretty sure) that I have seen RPK style 5.45x39 AK-74's... I have not seen them in awhile... have they gone the way of the dodo as well, and I have to find one on gun broker?
 

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2nd AK question... I know (or pretty sure) that I have seen RPK style 5.45x39 AK-74's... I have not seen them in awhile... have they gone the way of the dodo as well, and I have to find one on gun broker?

I think Arsenal is your only option for new AK-74s....so GB might be your only option. I've only seen on e RPK-74 for sale.
 
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