Arsenal SAM7SF AK-47

Chris05STi · Sep 25, 2013

I got the Arsenal SAM7SF AK-47 a couple of weeks ago. Its a forged then milled receiver. I am trying to find a replacement pistol grip for it. I already tried the Magpul AK grip with no luck. I have a dual safety selector, and it looks like if I wanted to use one like the Magpul AK grip, I would have to shave the left side down. Any choices?

Also I am looking for a qaud rail to replace the upper and lower front covers, any ideas?

Finally, would any tritium night sights for the AK-47 work on this rifle?

tapeman1 · Sep 25, 2013

I have the Midwest Industries extended quad rail and I really like it.

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=442

They also have a standard, non-extended version.

armed ferret · Sep 25, 2013

have you tried ronins?

or maybe ironwood?

or were you looking for tacticool?

Chris05STi · Sep 25, 2013

I have zero knowledge on AK parts. AR not a problem. I want my AK to be similar like my ARs and having the quad rail helps for weapon lights, forward grip, etc.

What are ronins or ironwood?

Flipz · Sep 25, 2013

AK's are meant to have iron sights and wood furniture. Just sayin........

PeePeeMcGee · Sep 25, 2013

Does anyone have a link or know of wood furniture that is compatible with the milled Arsenal AKs? I have a SAM7R-61 which is the same as the OP but with a fixed stock.

Flipz · Sep 25, 2013

PeePeeMcGee said:
Does anyone have a link or know of wood furniture that is compatible with the milled Arsenal AKs? I have a SAM7R-61 which is the same as the OP but with a fixed stock.

I just ordered a set of wood furniture from Iron Wood Designs for my SAM7R-61. They make a furniture set specifically for Bulgarian milled 2-tang receivers. They even finish the wood in an authentic russian shellac for an extra $50 if you want. Bad news is they just stopped taking orders in order to catch up with their backorders. They posted that theyll start taking orders again in about 2 weeks.

As far as US made AK furniture. There is no one better than Iron Wood Designs.

armed ferret · Sep 25, 2013

Chris05STi said:
I have zero knowledge on AK parts. AR not a problem. I want my AK to be similar like my ARs and having the quad rail helps for weapon lights, forward grip, etc.

What are ronins or ironwood?

www.roninsgrips.com

www.ironwooddesigns.com

both came up by googling "ronins ak-47" and "ironwood ak-47", just FYSA.

i've dealt extensively with both companies and there's not enough nice things in the english language to say. i'd have to actually transition to german or the bit of arabic i've picked up (although i don't know that asking to ride someone's camel is exactly praise, it surely can't be an insult right?).

JDove · Sep 25, 2013

Flipz said:
I just ordered a set of wood furniture from Iron Wood Designs for my SAM7R-61. They make a furniture set specifically for Bulgarian milled 2-tang receivers. They even finish the wood in an authentic russian shellac for an extra $50 if you want. Bad news is they just stopped taking orders in order to catch up with their backorders. They posted that theyll start taking orders again in about 2 weeks.

As far as US made AK furniture. There is no one better than Iron Wood Designs.

Might have to check that out. I have been thinking about getting a wood set for my SLR-101s.

LimaVictor · Sep 25, 2013

I have done business with Ronin's grips and can give a two thumbs up for them.

Chris05STi · Sep 25, 2013

Do you know which grips from Ronin's would work on my SAM7SF?? I am totally new to the AK game lol

Flipz · Sep 25, 2013

JDove said:
Might have to check that out. I have been thinking about getting a wood set for my SLR-101s.

If you wanna take a look at my set after it shows up (maybe 3 weeks?) I can bring my AK up to 2A. Just let me know.

MadCat0911 · Sep 25, 2013

Hogue Pistol Grips for the AK feel amazing to me:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1151197441/hogue-overmolded-pistol-grip-ak-47-ak-74

armed ferret · Sep 25, 2013

Chris05STi said:
Do you know which grips from Ronin's would work on my SAM7SF?? I am totally new to the AK game lol

AK = AK as far as grips go.

Handguards and buttstocks may differ, but grips = grips.

Flipz · Sep 25, 2013

armed ferret said:
AK = AK as far as grips go.

Handguards and buttstocks may differ, but grips = grips.

His SAM7SF has ambi safety controls. So it would make a difference as far as grips go. It would need to have the cutout for the left side thumb lever.

OP,
Havent seen any other options other than the one it comes with. But, keep looking. You might get lucky.

JDove · Sep 25, 2013

Flipz said:
If you wanna take a look at my set after it shows up (maybe 3 weeks?) I can bring my AK up to 2A. Just let me know.

Thanks, may have to take you up on that.

HT4 · Sep 25, 2013

Flipz said:
Havent seen any other options other than the one it comes with. But, keep looking. You might get lucky.

This... and I've looked for my own SAM7SF.

smores · Sep 25, 2013

I would say US PALM. Feels like the TangoDown BG-17 I have on my SBR AR. But I know you have that safety lever.... I'd have to look at it but you may have to install a standard AK lever to change grips, or remove the lever that protrudes downwards.

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ObsceneJesster · Sep 25, 2013

Flipz said:
AK's are meant to have iron sights and wood furniture. Just sayin........

Wood is just what they were originally made with. Russia stopped using wood back in the early 80's. They switched to polymer because it made the rifle lighter and the polymer could withstand a harsher climate while being impervious to moisture. The Russians also started manufacturing receivers with sight rails so their soldiers could use optics on their AK's.

By that theory, no weapon system should be improved upon. AR-15's shouldn't have flat top upper receivers, free float rails or adjustable stocks.

Check out the US Palm grips. They seem to be pretty popular in the AK community.

armed ferret · Sep 25, 2013

smores said:
I would say US PALM.

After the way they behaved on the ak forum and arfcom when originally announcing their (horrendously overpriced) ak magazines, I'll counter that with "don't ever give them any of your money for any reason".

(short version: someone very politely and professionally asked if their mags had steel reinforcement a la bulgarian waffles (which were FAR less than the $50 each they originally wanted, although this wasn't mentioned in any of his posts). they refused to even acknowledge the question, much less answer it, so that person bought one. and promptly destroyed it by cutting it open to see what was what. he then posted his findings openly and without bias, and they went APESHIT trying to get him banned for "trash talking" their "superior product". **** 'em.)

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