Just ordered my Poly AKS762 from Kengs today!!

[v188]

Well, after reading here, and especially with some input from PolyAK, I just ordered my Poly (Klinton post ban) today. Already called Ace for my stock set.

Should go nice with my SSR-99.

I want to be prepared for the future. What internals are Chinese specific and European parts won't work?

I'll then buy some of the PRC specific parts.

Thanks in advance. Hope Kengs gets it shipped by this Friday.

HeHeHeHeHeHe
I can't stand the wait!!

LIFE IS GOOD

[meb1]

I recently bought a post ban Poly and installed the Ace kit. I think you'll be happy with the results. The kit was easy to install and it looks great.

[Polyak]

Congratulations v188!!! You just bought yourself a winner. Let us know your impressions of the rifle when you get it and when you shoot it. I'm sure it'll become like family.

I can't answer your question about what internals are compatible. Ask that question to Mike in the "build it yourself" forum. If anyone could answer that question fully, it would be him.

Take care,
polyak

[StoneTemple]

v188, cool beans, i bought a polytech aks new in box from an FFL in florida over the holidays. he had it marked for $549 but i talked him down to $450 plus tax. i was curious though, what did you pay for yours coming from kengs?? if you don't mind me asking. i know mine is from kengs but i'm sure dealer marked it up, wondering how much though. i'm lookin for another good ak and am possibly considering another aks polytech. i can have ffl here order from distributor for me for 10% over cost. thanks for the info.

StoneTemple

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[v188]

StoneT

You got a pretty good price. $450.00 or 10% are close to the same, esp if your ffl must pay shipping.

Hope that helps.




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[v188]

I haven't got my rifle yet, but does the AKS762 come with a single or double tang.?

Since it comes with the thumbhole stock, to put on the ACE stock, I need the 9 parts to make it legal.

Will the ACE stock fit tight?


Thanks

[Polyak]

v188, they come with a single tang, and yes, the ACE stock is very tight on my Polytech. I cannot get any movement one way or the other out of the ACE fixed skeleton stock, very solid.

[specialk]

I just received my post-ban AKS762 from KFS today. I ordered through my local FFL dealer. I am very pleased with this high-quality AK, in addition to the service from Sam Vernon of Keng's Firearms. For less than a $100 more than the SAR-1, I would definitley spend the money and get the PolyTech. It does not have the pistol grip, but the Drag stock is nice. I have one SAR-1, which is not too bad (no canted sights), but had another which did have some defects, so I sent it back for a refund. I did not want to take a chance, sight unseen, of getting another SAR-1 with problems, as I order through the mail. Sam indicated that there are not too many left, probalby less than 100 in stock. So live for today, as tomorrow may never come.

[STEEL CORE]

OK so how do I get one through my FFL? whats the address or phone # did it come with plastic drugonov stock from choate? e-mail me bgforres@iupui.edu

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[recon]

Just last month they had 2,000 of them! Better get mine quick.

[STEEL CORE]

WHERE !?! Can I get one of the few left?!?

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[specialk]

Keng's can also be reached at 1-800-848-4671. They do come with the nice Choate Dragonov style stock. Ask for Sam Vernon if possible. These have a threaded muzzle that has a muzzle nut tack welded on too.

[Benjc]

Called Keng's at the 800# and got the following info. The rifle is going for $450 plus around $10 shipping to your FFL dealer. The rifle has been Klintonized. No bayonet lug, no bayonet, no cleaning rod, and the muzzle nut spot welded. The 30 round mags has been replaced with a 5 rounder and the evil stock replaced with the Choate Drag. The nice gent said there's a few left. If you want them, get them quick.

[v188]

Kengs shipped my rifle out Monday. Called them today, so hopefully ........I'll have it tomorrow!

Already got the ACE skeleton kit and US parts. Cant' wait to go shooting, but too much rain right now. Maybe Saturday.

LIFE IS GOOD

[Polyak]

No cleaning rod? Hope they are just refering to it being on the rifle. When I bought mine last year NIB, the cleaning rod was in the box but wouldn't fit on the rifle, the barrel has the lug for it but the Choate handguards did not have a hole for the rod, but the retainer ring at the front of the handguard did. I just drilled through the handguard, from both sides, and voila. It just helps rounding off that "evil" look.

[Benjc]

polyak,

The gent said no cleaning rod included in the box when I called. He did mention that all those parts that they removed from the rifles are in their warehouse. What a gold mine! Stocks, mags and bayonets for the Polytech! I asked if I could come by and look at what they have. He said to call and make arrangement in advance since it is a warehouse and they don't have a showroom. That would be worth a trip from SC just to see what they have. Think there's enough interest in a group tour? http://www.ak-47.net/akcgi/smile.gif

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[recon]

I wonder if they plan on selling those parts.

[Polyak]

KENG'S FIREARMS SPECIALTY, INC.
875 Wharton Drive
Atlanta, GA. 30336 USA

(404)691-7611
FAX-(404)505-8445

[v188]

Well, I got my new rifle from Kengs.

It didn't come with the cleaning rod, in fact the styrofoam appears to be butchered up from some other gun, however, the box was ok.

The front sight, barrel nut area is rusty. I've sprayed it and will let it soak awhile. The bluing was too good either, it had some scratches, ((not thru the bluing thou).

All in all, except for the rusting, it looks ok. I paid FFL price, but I would have felt taken at some of the prices I have seen quoted for this rifle.

I do have a question, as I don't have any preban AK's. Does anyone have a close up picture of the bayonet mounting on a AKS?

It doesn't appear that anything was ground off this rifle. The nut was spotwelded thou.

I'm just wondering if I'm missing something about the bayonet? (((NOTE: I know about 922, I don't want a knife, just a simple academic question)))

Bryant, I know you are unhappy you sold your PolyTech, but I must say, my SSR99 is lights years better in finish and quality. IMO.

Need to put the US parts kit and ACE stock on now.

LIFE IS GOOD

[Polyak]

v188,

Sorry about your AK there. It sounds like you got a bad one, appearance wise. I am not completely surprised I guess. Evidently Kengs just had them laying around some where, maybe being neglected. The one I bought last year, a gun shop owner in Indiana found 2 of the post Polytechs buried in his storage unit. I ordered it sight unseen and when it arrived it was better than I expected, not a single scratch. The only complaint that I had was also about the muzzle nut. It looked like somebody got a little happy with the spot welding a bit. I've been wanting to take the Dremel to it to put on a muzzle break, and then just touch up the bluing where the spot welds are.

Every Polytech NIB I've seen for sale at gun shows, have always been near perfect, sorry to hear about yours. But don't be to down on it, it will shoot like a dream and what about that trigger pull? The trigger pull on my is like glass, it is awesome!! I'd pay the $500 I paid for mine again in a heart beat.

Let us know what you htink when you shoot it.

As far as you bayonet question, does your bayonet lug still have the little wings? The lug is still on my Poly, but it's little wings were filed off.

[Bryant]

V188, it deffinately sounds like you got a bad one. Mine was in pristine condition, the bluing was a deep purple and the bolt was perfect. It could hold a 1.75 inch group easily at 100 yards. Sorry that yours did not turn out as good but, let us know when you shoot it- that is the real reason I hated ever selling it to get my SLR, accuracy. Hey if you want to sell it e-mail me at ak47mark@netscape.net I will buy it.

[specialk]

PolyAK
I took the plunge and cut my muzzle nut off using a Dremel #409 cutting wheel. It only took about 15 minutes or so. I was careful not to nick the front site tower or muzzle itself. Once you get almost all the way cut through the tack weld, take some pliers to break free the remaining welds near the threads. The threads are the standard 14:1 reverse threads. I ordered a slant muzzle break from Tapco, but sent it back due to it fitting very sloppy. I ordered another one from K-Var for $8.99 and it fits perfect.

[Polyak]

Specialk, thanks for the tips! I was wondering though, have you notice any actual improvement using the muzzle break? I was just wondering how much of a difference it made for you. I've read where a couple of people say they didn't notice any difference in muzzle flip after installing the break, and that the only time you would notice a difference is in full auto. Just curious, I'm sure I will install one anyway, if not just for the evil aesthetics. Thanks.

[Bryant]

Hey BenJC or anyone who might know, you said the rifle is going for $450 plus ten dollars for shipping. Is the $450 dealer price or retail price. I have heard that the dealer price is less than $400. I just want to make sure I do not pay way to much for it, when I bought my first AKS it was only $225.00 but 450 sounds fair I guess these days.

[specialk]

PolyAK
I have yet to fire my Poly with the slant muzzle brake. I have also heard that muzzle flip may not be reduced that much, but it does may the rifle look a little nicer and why not use the threads since they are there. However, if I had to thread the muzzle, I probably would not go through the trouble. I have used an AK-74 type compensator and found it to not reduce muzzle rise as much as I had hoped and heard. The AK-74 does create a louder report too. I thought I would try the slant type since it is desiged for the original 7.62 and it ads to the look, with maybe some percentage of reduction of muzzle rise.

[specialk]

Bryant
Three weeks ago, the dealer price direct from Keng's was around $400 + shipping and any dealer fees that you may incur. Call Keng's to verify. Just have your FFL holder send Keng's a signed copy of their FFL if you choose to order.

[Polyak]

Thanks Specialk. I'll get to my threads as soon as I'm done with my little ROMAK 3 project I've got going on right now.

[v188]

Bryant,

SpecialAK is correct on the price. It was about $12 from Kengs to Nebraska, plus about $400.

I hope if you order one it's a little less rusty. http://www.ak-47.net/akcgi/smile.gif


LIFE IS GOOD

[Bryant]

I already have one on reserve, and it is handpicked with cleaning kit and rod. Just waiting for some guys check to clear on the Romanian I sold him- I told the idiot to send me a money order so he sends me a personal check- fucking tool.

[Bryant]

Hey V188, I did talk to Kengs about your situation with rust and that, Sam Said to send it back if it had alot of rust. These have been sitting down at Kengs since 89' but as far as rust he seemed astonished when I told him. The only conclusion he had was that the rifle was left out after they tac welded the muzzle. I don't know, give him a buzz.

[v188]

Bryant,

Thanks for the info. I'll give them a call tomorrow.