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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK
Hollis
I asked because I read, but rarely post to several fora on gun making. AR15, FAL files, AK-47, AKfiles.... And also Weaponee
http://www.weaponeer.net/forum/forum...?TID=4744&PN=1
There are lots of people making RPK's by using kits and AK bent frames. But from what I've seen, one needs to be a welder and machine shop type to step up to the RPD,, and the other milled frame TOYS. Like the M2H, 1919, PPS & PPSH, Vz.58, and others.
Although I have managed to assemble a couple AK's and 1 of 3 FAL/FN kits,
I am in fascinated by people that have the talent to tackle a project of this level. |
Generally making a jig to hold the frame square and to dimensions is the way to go. Making jigs are time consuming. IMHO, making one receiver it is not worth it. It is not all the difficult to do. Care in alignment and welding. Then re-building the weld areas to match the machining of original receiver.
Easiest conversion was the 1919 Browning. Costly, in that I spent about $100 in carbide cutters, machining the inner parts to fit the new semi auto receiver side plate.
The MG42 was hard, it was a open bolt, that had to be converted to closed bolt. The a different grip with a AR semi auto fire control.
AKs both 74s and 47s were pretty easy to make. In all cases I built my own receivers. A person can by special tools if they are going to build a bunch. I managed to get by with a squeezer (for solid rivets) and a pan brake (to form the receiver).
I used a MIG welder, than finished the work with a TIG.
I have done a number of conversions. BTW RPD's drums should not be confused with drums for AKs, Thompsons etc. They are hollowed pans that hold the belted rounds.