AK Tutorial: Troubleshooting select issues
TUTORIAL, AK TROUBLE-SHOOTING (updated 04-10-2020) Bolt Carrier Jumps Rail This image shows an extreme example of the bolt carrier jumping the rail. It is a difficult malfunction t
AK Tutorial: IMI Galil Build
(updated 04-09-2020) Magazine Catch Using ball bearings to flare the ends of the magazine catch pin. Barrel Chasing receiver threads. This is not always necessary, but if the barre
AK Review: Ohio Rapid Fire Gen 2 Galil Receiver
(updated 03-17-2020) Introduction I reviewed an ORF Galil receiver a few years ago, and while it could be built, it had several problems that may made it a challenging build for th
AK Review: Ohio Rapid Fire Gen 1 Galil Receiver
(updated 03-17-2020) Introduction The following information may be of assistance to the home builder considering a build on an ORF receiver. The ORF receiver is the only non-IMI re
AK Tutorial: Saiga Sporter AK Conversion
(updated 04-09-2020) Introduction The recent introduction of the SAIGA SGL-10 has made for an excellent opportunity for an “almost factory” rifle at a great price. Form
AK Tutorial: Adjusting the TAPCO G2 AK Trigger
(updated 04-09-2020) Introduction I had some trouble with hammer-follow using NoDak Spud NDS-3 receivers and TAPCO G2 fire control groups. I contacted TAPCO. They said they hadn
AK Review: Assembly and Dissassembly, PKM Tripod.
(updated 04-09-2020) Introduction This is a work-in progress photo documentary on assembly and disassembly of The PKM Light Tripod. Please contact me if you have any interesting in
AK Review: Assembly & Disassembly, Ruchnoy Pulemyot Dagtyareva (RPD).
(updated 03-17-2020) This review is for informational purposes only I DO NOT SELL PARTS FOR THE RPD I DO NOT OFFER RPD BUILDS. I DO NOT HELP PEOPLE BUILD THEIR RPDs DO NOT CONTACT
AK Tutorial: Building an AK Pistol
(updated 04-09-2020) Introduction These directions are for the advanced builder who already has successfully built and refinished a standard size AK. This project requires lathe tu
AK Tutorial: Adjusting the Arsenal AK Trigger
(updated 03-17-2020) Introduction This is an extension of the tutorial I wrote on the TAPCO G2 trigger group to address the differences in the ARSENAL trigger group. Please read th