So I got an AK for Christmas.. what can I do with it ??

[Berretta9]

What kind of accessories can you buy ? Which are best ??

[dglockster]

Tell us what make of AK you got. Does it have a threaded barrel? Does it have a bayonet lug? What type of "furniture" does it have? What accessories came with the rifle?

Also, go to http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml for very good information on the AK style rife. The bias is toward the Romanian AK but the the basics apply to almost any AK style rifle.

[Berretta9]

It is the Romanian Wasr AK. I'd have to look to see if it had the threaded barrel or bayonet lug. As far as furniture goes, I assume that means the crappy wood on it . It look like it could use a good finish or something. It would appear they are fairly popular rifles.

[dglockster]

Now we know the rifle, go here: http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml and read about your particular rifle. You can change the wood or exchange it for plastic. You can add a side folding stock or a bottom folder. If the barrel is not threaded, you can thread it - usually with LH 14X1 threads for authenticity. Threading will let you add a slant brake or flash suppressor. If there is no bayonet lug you can add one. In other words, you can customize the rifle to your heart's content.

In addition to the Glock Talk site, you may be interested in this site as well: http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=37.

[UnDeadYoda]

accessories ? you mean like they put on AR15s ? ;m

http://762x39.net/keepthatcrapoff.jpg

[Dwweeb®żç]

Originally posted by UnDeadYoda
accessories ? you mean like they put on AR15s ? ;m

http://762x39.net/keepthatcrapoff.jpg
Nice

[Berretta9]

No, I was thinking more along the lines of the "Furniture" . Out of the box the woodwork is a little rough.

[UnDeadYoda]

sorry but you dont know how long i've been waiting for an excuse to link to that picture ;e

heres somemore . good AK/SKS propaganda posters . enjoy !

http://db1.maopost.com/wcat=mao&wlan=en&wreq=postercat&catref=c_army

[dglockster]

Accessories:
Slant brake or muzzle brake (www.dpharms.com, www.k-var.com, www.tapco.com)
Bayonet lug (http://users.mcleodusa.net/r/rwwildfield/images/lug/lugkitbrochure.htm)
Side or bottom folding stock (www.k-var.com, www.tapco.com)
Front handguard with pistol grip (www.dpharms.com)
A Russian scope, red dot, etc. (www.freedomoptics.com, http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/)
Bayonet (http://www.tickbitesupply.com/access.html, www.dpharms.com)
Sling, if one did not come with the rifle (www.k-var.com, www.tapco.com)
Buffer (http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=180)
Notched safety lever to hold bolt open (http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=202)

I am sure that others can make additional recommendations along with suppliers.

[G21forME]

Originally posted by dglockster
Accessories:www.k-var.com, www.tapco.com)
Buffer (http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=180)
Notched safety lever to hold bolt open (http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=202)



Are these two items "must haves" ? just curious

[dglockster]

Are these two items "must haves" ?

Accessories:www.k-var.com, www.tapco.com)
Buffer (http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/ind...products_id=180)
Notched safety lever to hold bolt open (http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/ind...products_id=202)

Not really.

The buffer softens the recoil somewhat and according to some, prolongs the life of the rifle by reducing the battering it reaceives.

The notched safety lever comes in handy when a range requires that all bolts be locked open during a cease fire. Using the lever is a manual operation and does not occur automatically after the last round is fired as with pistols.

There is a review of the items at http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml.