"Building an AR" vs building an AK

[Djay3]

Around the middle portion of this 19 minute video, a fellow shows segments of truly building an AK.

http://youtu.be/BxYvJ1PvE20

It gave me a greater appreciation of the steps involved with the AK!

(Can't vouch for audio content; watched it with no sound) Edited January 8, 2016 by Djay3

[shotgunshooter]

To build one correctly it takes a lot of work. It isn't just something you cobble together in your basement. This video really shows me what a craftsman the people at Rifle Dynamics, DDI, Krebs Custom, and Definite Arms are.

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[monkeylizard]

THIS is how you build an AK!

 

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/179192-DIY-Shovel-AK-photo-tsunami-warning!

[peejman]

Building an AR is akin to legos.  Other milsurp rifles are MUCH more involved.

[Smith]

Building an AK is fairly easy IF you have the jigs and tools to do it right. In the video, with the exception of the finish tanks, all those tools can be had fairly easily. Cost wise unless you build quite a few AK's from blanks, I've never been able to justify the extra cost. Even with a pre-folded and heat treated receiver, it's easier and even or cheaper to buy it built. 

 

I would like to one day take Rifle Dynamics build class. For $1,900 you get to go out to their facility and build up a true AK from scratch. Not bad considering the cost covers the instruction/guidance, parts, and tools.

 

It should also be noted building an AK from scratch is akin to building and AR from a blank or 80%. I'd prefer to tackle the AK than the AR.