Needing an AK smith

[Paletiger13]

Anybody know of a gunsmith who can build my Krink when my stamp comes through. Awaiting anxiously fir my stamp. Thanks people.

PS already tried calling Inrange, back ordered like mad.

[Ropin4gold]

I hear good things about Krebs Custom and Arizona Response Systems.

[Paletiger13]

Thanks for your response, just waiting on the Batf&e right now. I've got a virgin Bulgarian kit(barrel untouched) and a NoDakspud Receiver who is dying to be fondled.

[poak]

Try bret@neverenoughguns.com

He's supposed to be quite the AK man, and he's located in Clarksville.

[Paletiger13]

Sent him an email. Ty Poak. I'm surprised noone else chimed in. Well not really surprised. Seems our forum has developed some form of clicks. Wish I was cool enough to be in a click.

Can't wait to get these stamps. Krink and an AR 11 1/2" shorty

[Daniel]

Or maybe no one know's an AK gunsmith?

[Paletiger13]

what would be the chances? LOL

[Daniel]

Is there a joke I dont see?

[Paletiger13]

... That there are no AK smiths plentiful.

[Smith]

All the good guys i know of are booked waaaay out. That being said Red Jacket did a Saiga build for me that was awesome. Here are some others.

Tromix - if you want to wait 2 years!

http://www.redstick-firearms.com/index.html

http://www.inrangec2.com/

http://www.rifledynamics.com/index.html

http://www.blackreefdesigns.com/defense/web/custom.php

[Paletiger13]

Thanks Nate. That's a really good start. Much thanks

[R1100R]

Brett @ neverenoughguns built mine. He is in Korea right now on a hardship tour and won't be home till early summer. He normally builds only his own kits from his supply.

He does top notch work. His wife has been looking after things, you can call the number at the website to get a update.

http://www.neverenoughguns.com/default.html

Edited February 22, 2009 by R1100R

[Paletiger13]

We need a go to directory of gunsmiths for specialality firearms. Thanks all who have responded

[10Kilr]

Rifle Dynamics is supposed the be the heat when it comes to AK builds. I hear they are pretty backed up too though.

Might give these guys a call.

http://www.ohiorapidfire.com/ their builds are supposed to be quality.

or these guys

http://www.arizonaresponsesystems.com/

You might also want to check the AK forums here http://getoffthex.com/eve/forums and here http://www.warriortalk.com/. A wealth of information on both of them.

I'll be envious once you get it together.

Edited February 22, 2009 by 10Kilr

[Paletiger13]

I'll share and let ya shoot it.

[Paletiger13]

Brett is a no go. Says he don't touch virgin kits.

[poak]

Brett is a no go. Says he don't touch virgin kits.

Really? Why not?

...and yeah, you can write everything I know about building AKs on a BB w/ a wide tip marker...

[Paletiger13]

just said that will not do a virgin or a class3 build. Hassle?... Dunno

[R1100R]

What is a virgin kit?

[Paletiger13]

Brett is a no go. Says he don't touch virgin kits.

New I believe, I know the barrel hasn't even been drilled( for gas block pins). Nor the gas block. Virgin

[10Kilr]

I'll share and let ya shoot it.

I'll hold ya to it. Good Luck

[mike_f]

I have used these AK gunsmiths with great results:

http://www.inrangec2.com/

http://www.ak-103.com/home.html

http://www.marshall-arms.com/

http://www.pieceofhistoryfirearms.com/

As others have already mentioned, the good AK smiths are booked months or years in advance. You might start with an email inquiry and see who has the earliest opening.

[Paletiger13]

thanks, I have contacted a gentleman in Ohio named Tim Foreman. He is holding a spot for me as soon as the stamps get here. Thanks all who have responded.

[DRM]

I don't understand what the big deal is about having to find some high $$$$ gunsmith to assemble a gun that was originally built by a 9 year old Chinese girl?

[mhm2a]

I built one with bailing wire, 10 toothpicks, and a little JBweld and it is holding together better than my last truck......let me know if you need any toothpicks.