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  May someone please explain what "close proximity" is. At what point are two items considered not to be in "close proximity"? I'm bending my own flat for this particular build. I also have, in 7.62x39mm, one rifle plus these parts.That I guess could be converted with a some elbow grease, making it not readily convertible? It seems that the ATF likes to have gray lines just to mess with people.

  Wait... What it seems like to me, is that I have an illegal SBR for just having a 12.5" barrel in "close proximity" to my other ak???

I've got an idea... What if, everyone where to show off their Franken Builds? Or mutts. Or whatever you call it, maybe an "exotic" ak if you will. A custom one maybe? Khyber Pass build? Whatever you have. There are some cool ak's here. Keep 'em comin'! =)

I like the way you think. I will actually probably go with that. I got another AK I can shoot 'till my stamp comes in. Gives me time to finish my other one too.

I thank you for your advice, but there is just one thing. I don't want to sound like a dick or anything, but I've already built one and a half ak's (not including this one) One was a Romy Non-G. And the other "half" is a Bulgy AK-74. Then there is this one. Really what I want to know is what order I should assemble these parts in. I need to know this because you basically need to rivet in the trunnion to be able to headspace the gun. Then press and pin all the other barrel components on. And all this needs to be done BEFORE the muzzle device being permanently attached. What I think I need to do is as follows: 1. Press the barrel into the trunnion. 2. Press all the other stuff onto the barrel. 3. Un-press the barrel from the trunnion. 4. Go get the muzzle device permanently attached. 5. Rivet the trunnion in. 6. Press the barrel back in. 7. Rivet in the rear trunnion and assemble the side folding stock. 8. Enjoy! I want to say that is how I'm going to do it, but I'm not 100% sure that is how it should be done. If it is, someone please enlighten me on how it is not correct. If it is flawed, may someone please tell me how to fix my method? Thanks in advance. :)

Okay, time to add another question to this thread. Since I am going to permanently attach the muzzle device, how would i press the stuff onto the barrel, without having to make an illegal SBR? Since everything goes practically in-line with the trunnion, would I just press everything together and headspace the barrel without riveting in the trunnion? or is there some secret method I don't know about?

I thank you very much for this useful information.

Parts to make the barrel a legal 16"? I know where I could get a barrel extension. I just need to know where I can get it pinned and welded on. Or if I should just superglue it onto the end of the barrel.

I was wondering where I could get a muzzle device pinned and welded so I still have something to shoot while waiting for my tax stamp to come in for eight months instead of having the parts kit around waiting to put it together. Or would it be legal to have the side folding trunnion in there without the stock and just keep the stock not in my house to let it stay as a legal "pistol"

I have an underfolder....  It's not 100% complete yet and it's not made by Vector Arms but I have one...

1. the AK I'm currently building 2. Kimber Custom II 3. Gurkha Kukhri

[URL=http://s752.photobucket.com/user/King_Gunshot/media/IMG_12791_zps6169ee10.jpg.html][/URL] oh, and I uh, have two underfolders now. One is a Polish, one is Romanian. *hint hint* hmu...

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Because I traded an SKS for it in January. I thought it would count.

meh. got nothing to do anyways [url=http://s752.photobucket.com/user/King_Gunshot/media/IMG_12571_zps54d58a89.jpg.html][/URL] Yea, I know it's not all AK's, just thought it would be a neat idea. And...I just noticed I forgot the Mosin.. Sorry guys...

[url=http://s752.photobucket.com/user/King_Gunshot/media/IMG_12551_zps732faefc.jpg.html][/URL] time to meet the family. Ibanez S520Ex. Spike's Tactical Zombie lower Kimber Custom II Romy non-G kit build - tabuk flash hider - 40 rd mag - VTAC 2-point sling - russian laminate pistol grip AK-74 - Milled receiver - Underfolder - not yet finished (too lazy to retrieve from safe): Mosin Nagant 91/30, Remington 870, Mini-14 ex-ranch rifle this was taken as soon as i got my lower. better pic of collection hopefully tomorrow

me too. Trust me. Do you have any idea how much work it is to take all that stuff off?! Oh, and I hope the mutilation of this used-to-be fine piece didn't mess up the parts I need for the build. Then that is even more work! lol.

Just got a new kit. Going to "customize" it a bit. will post pics as soon as I get it. I have some parts for it right now, but not all. I will however, reveal the kit, and link to it. https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/21_89/products_id/4006 [url=http://s752.photobucket.com/user/King_Gunshot/media/kit_zps66f91b34.jpg.html][/URL]

Thank you sir. I try, on occasions.

  When you give away ak's, you let other countries build them. When other countries build them, you go broke. When you go broke, you can't get "better" guns. When you can't get better guns, people on the internet make fun of you. When people on the internet make fun of you, you get mad. When you get mad, you start WW III. Don't start WW III. Get Direct TV.

I was not aware that the Russians are now issuing AN-94's to the common grunt. One thing I do know however, at least the last time I checked, Bulgaria's standard issue service rifle was a standard AKM. I doubt that is still true (the last time I checked was about 2007) so please educate me.

May you please direct me to where lower-priced but still up-to-par quality parts are? right now I'm browsing Aim Surplus and my total came to right about $1,275.

I thought that was only for special Special Operations units due to its over-complicity? (yes, I know I used the word "special" twice) And instead, they are using something similar to this.

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