MemHeli

So I got my first AK this past week.  The front site is very hard for me to see in medium to low light.  I've got some white glow in the dark paint i'm considering painting it.  I know it won't glow for a prolonged period of time...but being white should help immensely I'm thinking.  Any reason not to do this?  I've not customized or changed much on guns...but things are going to be different with this one.   Also, the FFL that did my transfer told me he wouldn't shoot the gun without checking headspace.  I've never had to do that with any other gun I had...but he just kept saying it, making me think I should at least investigate.  Is this a common issue?  He mentioned gauges were about 40$?

Lot's of great info here.  Thanks all!  Going to read up.  The machine gun guide site is neat in that it's mentioning guns I'd not even heard of.

What are options for picking up a FA as far as dealers, and weapons.  Looking at getting something in the 3-6K range, and thinking about doing something before the end of the year.   Any dealers on this site holding one now?    

  Looks like you're still under the window.  I'm going to make use of these last few weeks of the year myself and put a couple more in the hopper.  

So with this RMR setup, can you still use see the standard sites for backup?

  I have two headed my way right now!   :D  :D  :D Dolo showed me the light!

THANK YOU for all the input.   Here's what CDNN says about the components used for the build.  Does anyone have experience with CBC barrels?  I do like the fact that the barrel was made in America...but only if it's not crap.     nitride barrel Charleston Barrel Company made in America creed monarch barrell nut steel gas block micro .750 low profile gas block gas tube pistol length gas system DPMS forward assist DPMS dust cover LWRC quad rail threaded 5/8 x 24 barrel

ok, so I notice on the CDNN model, the top rail is removable allowing access to the gas system.  Why is this important.  Can it not be cleaned without breaking down otherwise?   The Button Rifled barrel type is a new one for me.  Just read that this is a progressive cutting method, removing a little more metal with each pass.  The CDNN model does not mention rifling method.  I'll ask about that as well when I call.

I see what you're saying about all the LWRC rails, and that is what caught my eye at first.  I'm going to call them and see if they can tell me what manufacturer the barrel is.  I would not mind building one from ground up...just no experience or tools.  I have plenty of tools, just not specific to building AR's.  Been eyeing that Magpul wrench though.  It looks beefy.

The price does seem good!  I definitely want to shoot subsonic!  So this one is too many twist for that heavy bullet.  Makes sense.

Does anyone have experience with this upper?    http://www.cdnnsports.com/email-specials-html/ar15-custom-pistol-upper-300aac.html#.VmCxu4RZvek   I've been looking at it for an SBR.  Really just getting started in my research, but I know I want to build a SBR in 300AAC.    

I run the Troy and like them a lot!  The diamond rear.

man that is cool!  This might be the stock for my DD Mark-18

roger that

Given this, what would you recommend for a guy looking to buy his first AK?  I really want to own and shoot one of these historical pieces.  I was looking hard at Century's...

I have a 716, and love it...but it seems pretty heavy compared to my AR's.  I've been wanting a SCAR as well...but the whole reciprocating charging handle seems like a potential issue.  I've never had a gun with one.

  I realize this is an old thread, but can anyone point me to the video that used to link?

so that mount changes the way the rifle lays for carrying or standing or what? Did you look at the Midwest Industries front hand guards than incorporate a light into them? I've been looking at those, but not made a decision yet.

seems like a most important bit of info right there.  I'd like to build one of these one day.

How do you like those wood grips as opposed to the stock ones.  I'd like to put some different grips on mine, but don't want to make the thing terribly more uncomfortable.

I have a Springfield Operator model and love it.  No malfunctions.  Everyone I let shoot the gun tells me that it's the best trigger they've ever felt on a pistol.  I concur.

Can we get a pic of your new holster?  I'm on the fence about buying one.

Looks good.  Did you end up getting an aftermarket stock adapter?  What brand?  Looks like the CZ's still aren't out yet.

until then

this has been a good read for me as well...been looking hard at the 300 Blackout caliber.  Following intently.