r/ak47 23d ago

There's a new AK47 discord if you want join.

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r/ak47 May 17 '24

Q/A Thread and helpful links 2024

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A place for members to ask questions, receive answers, or give out answers about all things AK related. Also, a lot of info is posted here.

Simplified AK Buyer's Guide for New Guys

The AK Buyer's Guide

AK Magazine Guide

ThinlineWeapons Home Page

ThinlineWeapons r/AK47 Wiki

Mirror websites for in depth gun knowledge

List of recorded breakages and problems with US made "AKs"

For those new here, welcome, and note that our wiki is hosted on Thinlineweapons. You can find all sorts of information there, such as a gallery to small arms of the modern world, an almost complete list of all AKs used by countries across the world, approximate pricing, but more importantly, information on the quality of AKs and magazines available in the (mostly US based) market.

Feel free to leave open feedback about the subreddit or the ThinlineWeapons website here. This is not an invitation to spam or harass mods, though.

Link to last Q/A Post

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Link to earliest Q/A Post


r/ak47 2h ago

WBP Poland 5.56 - $1200 delivered to me good deal?

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I am I getting ripped here. Private sale with a buddy and he is willing to drive it to me for $1,200 flat. Brand new and unfired. Good deal, average?


r/ak47 1h ago

51 round 556 stendo testing

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Thought you 556 AK guys would be interested in these gunmagwarehouse 556 rpk mags with the AMRU base plate. 51 rounds, so far so good.


r/ak47 1h ago

Russian Optics

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I have a pretty decent collection of combloc optics and I am open to answering questions you guys may have about them. These have gotten quite difficult to find over the years unfortunately.

Starting top left and working down, we have

-POSP 4x24V with "simonov" reticle for 7.62x39

-ZRAK On M76b

-PK-06

-1PN34 night vision

-PO 4x17 (5.56 reticle)

-Kobra

-PK-01VS

-PK-A Venezuela


r/ak47 2h ago

AK I engraved & 24k gold plated 🔥

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Instagram linked in my profile if you’d like to check out my work 🤙🏻 @imperial.arms.customs


r/ak47 16h ago

Ditched the polymer

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r/ak47 1h ago

Zpap m92 with frt

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r/ak47 17h ago

New to AKs. Did I do good?

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375 Upvotes

But for real tho, GunBroker gods blessed me with this snipe. SGL-31 for my collection!


r/ak47 21h ago

We already have SBR at home

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307 Upvotes

r/ak47 19h ago

The PSA GF3 brings so much joy.

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r/ak47 37m ago

AMD 65 Handgaurd Fitment on KUSA AK103

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So I read that AMD65 handgaurd SHOULD fit on AKM pattern rifles. But, this handgaurd I just got seems to be a millimeter or so too wide to actually fit in the damn thing. Is there a fix I can do for this? I don't particularly want to start smashing it with a hammer or breaking out a dremmel to file down the lugs on the back on handgaurd to force them to fit in the receiver without making sure I don't have any better options. But I'm kinda stumped on this, unless am I shit outta luck on this, and it just won't fit?


r/ak47 20h ago

Nation of origin ID

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Alright y’all I’m brand new to the AK game so don’t flame me, but I recently acquired a pretty beat up 1981 AK for dirt cheap, it runs but I’m planning to do some light restoration to get it looking a little better. But when trying to figure out where it came from I’m finding conflicting info online. I’ve possibly narrowed it down to either a Romanian or potentially a Norinco, but again I’m really not sure, being inexperienced and finding conflicting info has me pretty stumped lol. Any and all help would help appreciated!


r/ak47 17h ago

Got a cheap light/laser because the Harbor Junk one that PSR did a review on recently wasn't available. Semi review in post for any of the other poors 😆

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I wouldnt "take it to war" but im balling on a budget right now, so it seems good enough for my circumstances.

Not sure if the laser will hold a decent zero or for how long after some decent recoil/range time. Even the instructions say not to really trust it very far (100ft max it says). Ill probably zero it @ 10 or 20 feet.

The laser is actually surprisingly visible outside during the day time.

The light itself is not bright like the sun, but it is still bright enough to disorient someone/bright enough that the target in question cant see past it knowing what they're up against. Has 3 settings: strobe, always on, and press n hold to turn on

Ive never owned an "expensive" weapon light so im sorry, I can't tell you like "oh its like 70% as bright" etc.

But for 30 or 40 Arizona ice teas (as lemon grenade likes to say) I think it was worth it.

Plus came mlok/pic mount compatable and didnt have to buy anything extra.

If anyone wants the link if youre poor like me let me know.

I mainly got it because I moved and at night hear noises in the woods behind where im staying and never sure if its a deer, bear, or coyote. I just dont want this post to seem like some #ad.....im just broke right now and need something cheap for the time being.

Originally I wanted the one PSR just did a video on but it says in store only and the only store with any in stock was an entire state away.

Also, in picture #2 its not that crazy. That's just the way the camera is making it appear, it damn near looks like it could pop a 🎈 in that picture. But its still surprisingly bright and reasonably visible in daylight conditions.

Oh, and im going to assume its not going to be very water resistant just due to the way it charges. Its rechargeable with a special magnetic chsrger thing it comes with that you see towards the muzzle of the gun. I wish it came with a cover for that part. Maybe it did, I'll have to check the box again.

I was either going to get this one. Or there is another one I saw a couple YouTube videos on thats 30 Arizona iced teas also but i would have had to buy a mount for it and this one was more plug snd play with my current set up.


r/ak47 1d ago

All my homies love the Legend-ary Factory 386 milled receivers

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r/ak47 7h ago

WASR Are WASR-2’s doo-doo?

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Are they even worth getting?


r/ak47 18h ago

Lynx 12 recoil spring “shutter” replacement

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After quite a few rounds from my SDS Lynx 12 the shutter or second dust cover popped its spot welds. Gun works fine but I’d like to get a new one. SDS has not been responding to emails or calls.

Has anyone been able to find these or the Saiga 12 equivalent?


r/ak47 15h ago

Local Pawn Shop has unconverted Saiga 545.

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Hey guys. I was browsing my local pawnshop yesterday and I saw they had a Saiga 545. I didn't ask to see it, but I was thinking about it. Its unconverted, I think. It has some weird cheap looking pistol grip and collapsible AR type stock thing thats connected, and the standard Saiga handguard.

IDK what they're asking for it, I couldn't see.

What do you guys think would be a good price for it, and what would I need to know if I go and take a look at it tomorrow? At what price should I walk away? This shop loves to charge about 2-300 more than something is actually worth.


r/ak47 1d ago

Swapping Furniture

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Guys, A little help, i'm learning how to replace the furniture on my AK and just when everything was going good, the lever that holds the gas rod looks stuck or something. I've already field stripped him.


r/ak47 1d ago

Long time no PSL

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I had not taken out my PSL in a LONG time… mainly because all I have are indoor ranges, topped by the fact that my range didn’t allow steel cased ammo for the first 18 months from open. I had considered selling it until today that I decided to take it after my range changed their local policy on steel case, in spite of the 25 yd max. Holy shit.. I had forgotten how much fun this thing is!!


r/ak47 1d ago

Corrosive Igman 7.62x39?

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Just starting to get into AK’s, picked up a bunch of Igman 7.62x39 for pretty cheap. Seller specified non-corrosive, staying cautious - in the midst of a nail test, but figured I would outsource some thought as I wait.

No headstamps on anything, Berdan primers. Emailed Igman as I’ve heard some of this ammo was refurbished in/around 2014 for a Saudi contract. They did not tell me anything other than that it was only visually inspected/repacked.

Will probably end up cleaning like it’s corrosive regardless, but just wanted to see what everyone thought.


r/ak47 1d ago

Pick two (i’m generous)

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r/ak47 1d ago

Doing New Plan B AK stuff

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r/ak47 1d ago

I still haven’t given up on five point four five

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I know I’m hard headed but damn I love this caliber


r/ak47 16h ago

Occam Adjustable Gas Block or KNS Piston?

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Looking to possibly get my 5.56 WBP barrel chopped slightly and threaded as well as get an Occam combo block to get an AK-12 type look. I already have a KNS piston on the rifle so my question is what option is better to use, the KNS or Occam adjustable gas combo block?


r/ak47 1d ago

PSA AK w/ SS

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r/ak47 20h ago

Mini Draco bcg

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Anyone know where I can get a new mini Draco bcg??