Hi,
First off, hello! First time posting, so please be easy I prefer to build one if possible so it will have more meaning to me. I also just enjoy those sort of projects. I'm hoping I can do it in pieces as well. I'm building a house, so I'd like to avoid a $600 hit at once if possible (that may be way underestimated I know).
I'd like to "build" an AK style 12 gauge shotgun. I've never done anything like this, so I have no idea where to start. I know how I want it to look, but that's about it. I know my way around tools pretty well and everything like that, but I've never applied it to guns.
First off, please let me know if this is over my head (either option). My ideal version would look like this:
http://www.redjacketfirearms.com/ind...emart&Itemid=3
with a "tactical style" stock like this:
http://www.downloadmunkey.net/images9/sks-02.jpg
I realize that is combining things from AK's and at least an MP5 .. could be more.
So, to begin, how do I go about building that? What parts do I need? Tools? Is there any way to estimate the cost. Can I get a kit and go from there? I'm hoping the kit option is available since I know I can't go in and make lots of custom mods to the parts myself.
If that's out of the question for me, how about making one like this (Polish AK), but with composite rather than wood:
http://sgcusa.com/media/catalog/prod...7_milled_a.jpg
I'd also like the same stock as above on it:
http://www.downloadmunkey.net/images9/sks-02.jpg
Would this kit work for the Polish version:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=259777918
Is it even possible to even convert a normal AK to a shotgun, or is it too much work? Am I completely in left field? When I read about conversions, are people strictly talking about making it a true pistol grip, or are they converting more than just the grip?
Would I be better off to start with a Saiga kit or shotgun and make mods to it? Do they even sell Saiga kits?
If I go with buying a Saiga and changing it, what is the actual difference between adding a stock kit that makes a factory Saiga into a pistol grip and ACTUALLY converting the Saiga into a pistol grip? I know literally what it does, so my question is more along the lines of function, "authenticity", etc ... Seems like there's a pretty drastic cost difference.
I'm not sure if either/or are feasible. Is one project more costly/skill required than the other (I'm assuming combining multiple guns will be tougher/more costly). Is it OK to buy "poor"ish" condition part kits that have rust etc on them? I would love to save the money and restore them myself as that would add to the project's value in seeing more of a transformation, but I do not want to sacrifice safety for money. So, is that a safe route to go, or should I avoid that thought process?
That is a short term project (I think). I would also like to work on a long-term one. I've always loved the Dragunov style AK's. I prefer the PSL-54C style.
If I go composite, this one is my goal:
http://www.dragunov.net/owners/ohiogunnut_psl_med.jpg
Wood I like:
https://www.aimsurplus.com/EOS/images/product/psl2.jpg
Again, I'd love to be able to piece this together over time. Buy a part here, one there. Are there any places where I can get a "master list" of everything necessary? Are the kits any good for them? I saw some linked below. What kind of receiver should I put on it? Would that kit and a receiver be everything? I would LOVE to put nice Birch or Walnut wood on it to change it up. Can you get unstained wood for them?
How much work/skill would be involved with this kit:
http://centerfiresystems.com/drakit-mm.aspx
So again for this project, is it feasible? Can I estimate costs? Is one style more difficult/pricey than the other? Is my only option to buy one already done and change out the parts I want to change out?
Please let me know if I'm missing any info necessary for helping me. Thanks in advance for reading and any input I get!
Chris
P.S. sorry for soooo many questions. I hope my thoughts were clear enough to sift through.
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