GP WASR 10 Question

[EMT322636]

I've got a GP WASR 10 from CIA, and it has a threaded muzzle with a non-slanted muzzlebreak on it, and its spot welded in one place. My question is, can I hacksaw through that and put a different muzzlebreak or flash hider on it? Legally of course. And can I legally hacksaw the cover thingy off to just clean the threads? I;ve got a slanted muzzlebreak I ordered a while ago, but have been hesitant to put it on of 922R reasons. And it does accept hi cap mags and has been bayonet-neutured if that makes any difference. Thanks

[Lugi]

Do you have a dremil ?
:thumbsup: I'm not sure but it could be pressed on .

Look on this site , this place might help . :thumbsup:



http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml

[EMT322636]

Hey Lugi long time no talk buddy, but no I'm sure its welded, the shabby spot weld is very noticeable. I went ahead and hacksawed it, figure they cant send me to Sing-Sing just for that! lol

[Lugi]

:supergrin:

So what's going on with it now ? Did it come off clean ?

[EMT322636]

Oh yea it comes off fine, and I cleaned it, but I really want to know if I can legally put this slant break on. I'm not sure if its USA made or not though...

[Lugi]

Originally posted by EMT322636
Oh yea it comes off fine, and I cleaned it, but I really want to know if I can legally put this slant break on. I'm not sure if its USA made or not though...

I think you need to put on a U.S break , but it should have been 922R from the get !!!



A GP WASR-10 is a Romanian semi-automatic AKM (aka AK-47) clone. This version of the rifle has a pistol grip and can accept Hi-capacity magazines because the receiver was milled out. The end of the barrel has threads, a bayonet lug, and comes with a muzzle brake. It uses the standard AK-47 7.62*39 cartridge. The fit and finish of this rifle is average; this rifle has wood similar to the SAR and some minor machining marks. The glaring disadvantage of this rifle is some machining burrs on the mag-well should be removed with a file because it causes some magazines to fit tightly. Also this rifle lacks the dimples for to keep the Hi-capacity magazines from wobbling side to side, and instead have plates welding inside the receiver. This rifle has 10 Imported parts and 5 US parts. The advantages of this rifle are its reliability, cheap ammo, large selection of replacement parts, accepts single and double stack magazines, comes with a threaded barrel, and now has a bayonet lug. This is a good starter AK and is great if you cannot find a SAR-1, want to save some money, or want an AK that accepts both single and double stack magazines with all the post AW ban features.

I don't know even if I'm helping you !!! :sad:

[EMT322636]

I think it probably has to do with NY still have the AWB, I'll have to look into the law book that came with my C&R FFL. I think it was something like it was an assault weapon if it took hi cap mags, had a folding stock, bayonet lug, and had a flash hider. To be legal in NY it had to have only one or two of these features or something like that, I'm not sure. I do know that folding stocks here in NY are almost nonexistent, at least in my neck of the woods.

[Lugi]

These guys will have ALL the ANSWERS for sure ....

http://akforum.net/phpBB2/index.php?sid=cc715107f8a28923e3feed9390f34f5d

They even have a section for Romanian aks ... I'm out !!! :thumbsup:

[CnRnut]

I'm in NY as well. What ever you put on will have to be pined,
welded,or silver soidered. Get a US made brake first!!!!!

CnR

[EMT322636]

I trust your information, but would I enquire as to the source? And do you know any good sites/dealers that have a US made flash hider/muzzle break?

[CnRnut]

http://www.midwestarmory.com/

$10 + shipping!!!

CnR

[EMT322636]

That is the one I have already but haven't attached. The gun has one of those push pins on it already, will that work or will I need to have it welded on along with the pin?

[CnRnut]

She will need to be welded or pined.
You can't have a PG,det.mag,and a threaded barrel in NY.
You must also have 6 US made parts on a gun with a threaded
barrel.
I'm an SAR guy. They had US made PG,FCG,and gas piston.
Only need 5 parts because the barrel was not threaded.
You need 6!! I think you might have "cut" off a US made brake!!
What kind of brake are you looking for?
No flash hiders in NY!!!!!!!

CnR

[EMT322636]

I think I misspoke, when I bought the gun, the threaded part of the barrel had just a threaded ring covering it, no slanted muzzle break. This was spot welded on. I cut through this weld. I purchased seperatly the slanted muzzle break I attatched in my previous post, which is apparently US made, can I put the slanted one on and weld it and be OK?

[EMT322636]

Heres a picture of someone's AK (Don't know whos) But it has the same muzzle device that mine came with.

[CnRnut]

As long as the slant brake is US made you are good to go!!!
I kind of like "blind pinning",then welding the pin.
But as long as she can't be removed your OK!!!!
Good luck on your gun. Post some pic's when your done.

CnR

[EMT322636]

whats this blind pinning? Now I have to find someone with a welder...lol

[CnRnut]

Originally posted by EMT322636
whats this blind pinning? lol

Picture you Brake on the gun. Now you drill throuh the brake
into the barrel,@ half the thickness of the barrel. then
drive in a pin. Once the pin is in place,grind it flush and put
a small weld over it.
This is done on the underside of the barrel,6 O-clock.
You could always go to Homedepot and get some MAP gas
and some Silver solder. It's just as good for the "FEDS"!!!

CnR

[EMT322636]

I tried solder before with just regular electrical solder and an iron, but it popped off when I fired the first round out of the weapon lol, I'll have to find a machine shop or something and give the guy a twenty to throw a spot weld on it for me lol, that MAP gas and stuff sounds a littttle over my head...btw CnRNut where in NY are you?

[CnRnut]

The right tools,for the right job!!!!
I'm @ 40 min. east of Binghamton off I-88.
Good luck finding someone to weld her for you.
Many people won't touch a firearm.

CnR

[EMT322636]

If thats the case, what is this map gas stuff?

[CnRnut]

It's what you need to silver solder. It burns at a much
higher temp then propane.

CnR

[EMT322636]

What tools and/or supplies do I need to do this?

[snewbie]

Do you still have the original brake((threaded ring)? Does anyone know where I can get one. I dont like my slanted brake and only want something to protect the barrel crown.

[cphilip]

You can do a couple things. There is a Bird Cage flash hider that is threaded to that particular pitch. Or you can simply put a thread protector on there (i.e. no suppressor just a ring to cover the threads). Now keep in mind that many other styles of flash suppressors will preclude you from being able to get a Bayonet on. But you can get one on with most thread protectors (and the original 45 slant brake). If thats important to you.

[snewbie]

Ya I just want the shortest thing possible that protects the crown. I got a bayonet with mine, but it was the ugliest POS ever not that I would put one on regardless. Thanks.

[EMT322636]

For anyone that cares, I had the original ring that covered the threads welded back onto the rifle, thanks for everyones help!