Polish PMKMS pics

[Independence Arms]

Hey everyone!

This is SCUBADVR's new pmkms.

Randy

http://virtuals.catalog.com/~cures413/images/Dsc00709.jpg

http://virtuals.catalog.com/~cures413/images/Dsc00703.jpg

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[Swede]

Randy,

Excellent looking build. By the way, what do you use for the final metal finish on your builds? What's your opinion for GunKote for an AK?

Swede

[madhater1]

Randy. you do nice work:D :D

[Vis]

Nice!!!!!!!!:up:

[Vulcan762]

Nice job. Its too bad no one can take pictures of OOW receivers with the safety "up".

[Gunny302nd]

Super nice!

[nib]

how much are these and whats the problem with safety

[Kalashnikov Krazy]

The problem with the saftey is OOW was kind enough to pre drill the hole for the selector.....in the wrong spot!!! Its a bit too low so with the saftey up there is a ugly gap between the top cover and selector. Most smiths dont want to weld it up and re-drill it in the right spot.

[JorgWalther]

I would much rather have "HESSE ARMS" stamped on my receiver.


:rolleyes:

[Kalashnikov Krazy]

Whats up Jorg? Its not an impossible fix, so I hear.

[JorgWalther]

Looks great overall !!

I like the underfolder on.

[MiniZ]

Great job!

[47under]

Nice work, now I can't wait to get mine from Randy :D

[recon]

Very nice! :cool:

[Ugh!]

Schweet!!

Great work Randy!

[trikerjay]

has anyone heard from randy since he posted this? he sent me an email on the 30th with pics of my rifle and that is was done and was going to ship out that week. nothing has got here, and now he does not reply to emails. SCUBADVR also seems to be having the same problem. randy normally answers emails very quickly.....anybody know?? let me know.
thanks jay

[ezed!]

I haven't talked to Randy recently but I did talk to him about my project in late August and he said that he was going on vacation around mid Sept. He told me he would start on my project when he returned. Hope this helps you.

[kevin_m4]

I got the AK bug a while back and just had to add an AK (or TWO) to my 3 AR'S. I saw this kit and had to have it. I have never shot an AK , never looked inside one, and only briefly handled one.

SO, not knowing jack-sh*t about them, I am going to need some sort of reference point to start with.

I called Randy several times today, his recording states he is gone from the 3rd to the 15th, no answer.....
I emailed him, only automated reply "back the 15th"

I thought he may have interest in riveting and pressing/headspacing for me...

I just can't screw it, got to have rivets.

[recon]

Welcome ezed and kevin_m4 to the AK-47 site! Enjoy your stay with us! Don't worry Randy will be in touch with you soon. He's one the best out there when it come to this kind of work! :D

[ezed!]

Hello Recon,
I am not worried about Randy, just extremely anxious. He is building a 74 Krink for me and I just can't wait to get this fire breathing monster in my hands.

[scubadvr]

I am extremely pleased with my AK, what a great job, detail, detail, detail. If you want a show gun, a good shooter, a reliable AK, get Randy to do it. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D !!!! Jack

[trikerjay]

sweet! mine will be here on tuesday. i will post pics of mine when it gets here.
later jay

[kevin_m4]

I couldn't stand it any longer. I took two kits to Randy today. I am now waiting...............

[scubadvr]

You will not be disappointed!:D

[kevin_m4]

I just wanted to post here to keep it within the 5 day window, and I am still waiting.




http://photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=30479&iGalleryUnq=1047&iImageUnq=18682

[scubadvr]

Kevin, what finish did you choose? Be sure to post pictures when you get them back.

[kevin_m4]

I tols Randy that I wanted them back as soon as possible and he said the time would be shorter if they weren't finished (epoxY) so I plan on doing them myself with some stuff from Lauer
LAUER (http://www.lauerweaponry.com/ezac/index.asp?page=00123)

But I will post some pics

How's yours shoot Jack?

[F-Troop]

I thought about building my underfolder with a fixed wooden buttstock and tossing the folding stock.

Yours makes me change my mind.

[mbakercad]

Originally posted by F-Troop
I thought about building my underfolder with a fixed wooden buttstock and tossing the folding stock.

Yours makes me change my mind.

Get another kit and do one of each! That is my plan.

[scubadvr]

Kevin, it shoots great! It really is a beautiful weapon. I have some SARs and they can't hold a candle to it. Randy does a nice job. He still has my AMD. If it is half as nice as my PMKMS I will really be pleased. Let me know when you get yours. Again, you will not be disappointed.

[kevin_m4]

I'm glad to hear that not only does it look GREAT, it shoots good too.
My plan has changed a little, Randy is going to complete both my PMKMS. I will have one folder and one with a laminated Polish buttstock (as soon as it gets here from Poland)
That should be cool, at some point down the road.......still waiting

[F-Troop]

Originally posted by mbakercad
Get another kit and do one of each! That is my plan.
Actually, I worried about the position of the serial number. The old Hesse receivers had it just where the underfolder attaches (I believe) which is a no-no.

If my Vulcan comes with the number in the right spot, I may try the underfolder.

[mbakercad]

Originally posted by F-Troop
Actually, I worried about the position of the serial number. The old Hesse receivers had it just where the underfolder attaches (I believe) which is a no-no.

If my Vulcan comes with the number in the right spot, I may try the underfolder.

I have heard this as well, but I think I have seen some pics of rifles built this way. I hope to use the upcoming Global reciever for my build.

[kevin_m4]

Randy said it's getting close........
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[kevin_m4]

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data/500/24689Mine-med.jpg



WOO-HOO, it's here!!!!


Fantastic job by Randy!

The other full stock one is next!

[Guz4]

What receiver was used? I have one of these kits and would like for Randy to do the work too. So far, I've been holding out for one of Global Trades new receivers. Yours looks really good. Don't know if I can wait much longer. Congrats. on your new toy. Nice work by Randy.

[kevin_m4]

It's an OOW, and it does have the small gap in "safe", but I would do it again in a minute.
It turned out as good or better than I expected.
Now, I have to wait for my other......my life now seems like "I hurry up and wait".

More pics added:
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data/500/24689akls.jpg
http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data/500/24689akrs-med.jpg

[Vis]

How "small" is the gap with the safety up?

[F-Troop]

This work is fine. I am really impressed.

I can't see a hint of the permanent pin on the underfolder.

The OOW receiver really shows its value in letting you have the underfolder version built.

I have several Vulcan's I plan to use but the # is in the wrong place. Too bad, I paid about $40 delivered for each one from JoeKen (shared 10 with some buddies).

For that price I could buy two Vulcan's for one OOW.

[kevin_m4]

Originally posted by Vis
How "small" is the gap with the safety up?


http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data/500/24689gap.jpg




F-troop, the pin is inside, so the button won't do it's "thang"

[Vis]

Not bad, not bad at all:)

[AK addikt]

Is OOW still making recievers and are the selector holes still in the wrong place?

[trikerjay]

Originally posted by AK addikt
Is OOW still making recievers and are the selector holes still in the wrong place?

yes and yes.

later jay

[gtbehary]

Here are my two Polish builds.

gtbehary

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/23530aks-med.jpg

[F-Troop]

Nuts, another great reason for me to keep my underfolder and buy an OOW (or Global) receiver.

[TexasAKM]

:rolleyes:

[K1196A]

i'm looking forward to getting my kassnar back from randy that he's installing a pmkms underfolder on. he said 5 to 6 weeks for the work and six weeks ended last monday so it should be done any day now (not that i've heard anything either way). hopefully mine will be done as nicely as these pictured!

[Merkava]

Randy has my 84S. Converting it to a Bulgarian AK-74 side folder. He told me a a month or so to do. That was in June. Still waiting. I hope it is worth it.

[K1196A]

Originally posted by Merkava
Randy has my 84S. Converting it to a Bulgarian AK-74 side folder. He told me a a month or so to do. That was in June. Still waiting. I hope it is worth it.

that sounds unpleasantly familiar........... :(

[Independence Arms]

Originally posted by Merkava
Randy has my 84S. Converting it to a Bulgarian AK-74 side folder. He told me a a month or so to do. That was in June. Still waiting. I hope it is worth it.

I don't see any reason why you believe otherwise.

Randy

[Merkava]

Randy,
I have seen your work and it is great. However, the pitted donor rifle that I had may may not give the best results. I eagerly await the finished product. Feel free to post any photos to show everyone what you were working against.
Merkava

[Independence Arms]

Originally posted by Merkava
Randy,
I have seen your work and it is great. However, the pitted donor rifle that I had may may not give the best results. I eagerly await the finished product. Feel free to post any photos to show everyone what you were working against.
Merkava

Merkava,

Happy to show the progress of this build on the internet.

I have been hit with some computer issues, as I have been keeping an old computer alive by changing motherboards processers and such, and my computer died again with another aftermarket board and processer, after just 1 month!!!!

When I put my old harddrive with your receiver pics on the computer I use now, I will post the pics. Maybe I can also get my digital camera to donload pics on the hardrive also.

Randy

[Blackshirt78]

:up: :up:

[recon]

Nice pictures! :cool:

[Kalashnikov Krazy]

Originally posted by recon
Nice pictures! :cool:

I think Indy Arms went under, and not in a pleasant way. Check the review forum.

edit: http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=165659&highlight=Independance

[Merkava]

Yes, Independance Arms dissapeared like a fart in a strong wind. Took a lot of money and parts from many members of this board including me. I ended up sending what remained of my project to AKUSA for Chris to finish. I will get the rifle on Thursday (according to UPS). From the pictures Chris has sent me it will be most excellent.

[recon]

Wow! I forgot about this guy doing this! Sorry about this! I'll delete this if you want?

[Merkava]

I don't think it needs to be deleted. It may serve as a warning for others to stick with a reputable builder.

[Expendable47]

"I will let SangRun explain and show the pictures and hopefully this member will come forward. I just hope you all have the stomach for what you are about to see concerning this COMPLETE Krinkov. It is very very sad indeed."

"Check the sticky at the top of the forum for pics guys, it ain't pretty." <--------------- where???? and
what pics sticky of this Krink build they talking about...????

[PINEBARON]

Originally posted by Merkava
Yes, Independance Arms dissapeared like a fart in a strong wind. Took a lot of money and parts from many members of this board including me. I ended up sending what remained of my project to AKUSA for Chris to finish. I will get the rifle on Thursday (according to UPS). From the pictures Chris has sent me it will be most excellent.

Chris does some of the best AK work IMHO. He's done quite a few for me so far. All the ones he's done for me look as good as they shoot.

[Merkava]

PINEBARON,
You can see my my rifle from AK-USA ion the firearms disscusion board -"AKS-74 Phoenix".