I was thinking about building an AK parts kit into a semi-auto..is it legal in Maryland and do I have to have it registered? I am going to bend my own receiver and keep the gun for myself not sell or trade it. Thanks for any help!
The receiver is probably the hardest part of a build to get right. Getting the bends right, getting the holes drilled straight and in the correct locations, positioning and attaching the rails, and properly hardening the receiver after all that machining pose the greatest challenges. As Rob-Cubed posted, a Nodak Spud receiver is a great way to go. I bought one for my AMD-65 build and it turned out perfectly. IMHO, Nodak Spud makes the best receivers in the country right now. The downside is that you have to treat the receiver purchase as a regulated firearm purchase.
There are a number of surplus dealers that sell parts kits, including Apex Gun Parts https://www.apexgunparts.com/index.php/cPath/51
Good luck with the build!
THANKS FOR THE HELP, A FRIEND HAS THE BENDER AND RIVET TOOL I GOT A ROMNE G KIT WITH BARREL STILL ATTACH AND ALL MATCHING # SO HEAD SPACE WILL BE GOOD .
Anyone have pics of one they have actually made? I'd be interested in how this turned out.
4. You may not sell or transfer it UNLESS it is marked per federal law, and even then, that
is a gray area.
What do you mean by that? My buddy wants to get into building and selling them, if this is a serious legal issue I would like to know before something happens with him
What do you mean by that? My buddy wants to get into building and selling them, if this is a serious legal issue I would like to know before something happens with him
So long as you are legally allowed to own a regulated firearm in MD, you may build it yourself. Technically by law you are not required to 'register' it. However, if you ever got in any trouble they may deem it an unregistered firearm. Just make sure you follow the laws of making it a legit 922R compliant semi auto, throw away any full auto parts, and you should be fine.