ak74 help?

[krashmania]

I bought a parts kit for an ak because I was told it was extremely and just involved sticking pieces together, like an ar, wasn't aware of all the machining that went into it... also forgot that receivers are regulated, and I'm only 20... any advice?
Say maybe someone who could help for little to no fee? Kinda a gift for a friend, and his birthday is coming up soon...

 

[Ab_Normal]

First of all wait until AFTER your birthday to build since ownership of regulated firearms by someone under 21 is illegal in Md.

 

[fivepointstar]

First of all wait until AFTER your birthday to build since ownership of regulated firearms by someone under 21 is illegal in Md.

+1
bummer you didn't ask your question before you bought your parts kit.

 

[hole punch]

Just think, by the time you're old enough to build, the price of the kits will probably have gone up, so you'll have saved some money

 

[rob-cubed]

It's not particularly difficult to build, but takes some experience to do it right. At the very least you need to invest in/create some jigs for riveting. If it's not a parts-matching kit with an original barrel, you'll also have to headspace and drill.

Hold onto the kit until you're legally able to build it.

 

[Markp]

I bought a parts kit for an ak because I was told it was extremely and just involved sticking pieces together, like an ar, wasn't aware of all the machining that went into it... also forgot that receivers are regulated, and I'm only 20... any advice?
Say maybe someone who could help for little to no fee? Kinda a gift for a friend, and his birthday is coming up soon...

+1 to what everyone else said. I personally along with a lot of other people have many of the tools needed to build an AK properly. Save yourself quite a bit of work and buy a NODAK receiver or other similar quality receiver when you are 21. I am sure that someone can help you with the rivets.

If you're 21 before I leave in June, I'd be glad to help you out with riveting it up.

Mark

 

[krashmania]

Well, say I get my father to order the receiver for me, so I don't have to wait till november, what all exactly would I need?

 

[rob-cubed]

Unfortunately you can't own an AK until you hit 21, no way around that. You could help your Dad build *his* AK, and in November he could transfer it into your possession. But between now and then it has to remain his rifle. You'll be hard pressed to find someone who will help you build a rifle you can't legally own.

November isn't that far away... I'd just wait.

 

[Ab_Normal]

Well, say I get my father to order the receiver for me, so I don't have to wait till november, what all exactly would I need?

I think you would really be tip toeing the line involving straw purchases. Even though gifts between family members are allowed.

What I would do if I were you is build up a HBAR AR15 from an 80% lower to hold you over until November.

Patience grasshopper...

 

[krashmania]

Curses... Well I appreciate the help anyway guys

 

[Numidian]

What kind of kit do you have?

Is it a milled receiver or a standard stamped receiver?

 

[Markp]

What kind of kit do you have?

Is it a milled receiver or a standard stamped receiver?

I am unaware of any milled AK-74 variants.

 

[sandbanger]

i would love to have a bending and hardening party. no homo.