Whats your ak47 wood kit?

[Cassius]

Just got my AK-47 today, ancorp convinced me with his shit.

It's presently in tacticool mode and I'm looking for a wood kit.

I'd like to know what's the best wood kit for an AK-47 from TM out there..

I've seen alot of wood kits here and there and I'd like one with a nice finish, that is still available; I can't find the Guarder one anywhere.

To sum up:
I'm looking for the nicest AK-47 or AKM wood kit that is not discontinued.

I've seen some on eHobbyAsia, some on UNC, some from some guy that posted on airsoft news, etc.

Where did you get yours?

[Skruface]

I have a G&P kit on my AK. Pistol grip was a bitch to fit, and the interior finish on the wood was amaturish at best, but it fit well and matches nicely with my modified real-steel AKM foregrip. I got the one with the metal front sight block, BTW.

http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper...-363_srch_AK47

I paid $160 shipped to Canada when I bought it (2 yrs ago).

[bean]

www.ebaybanned.com has a bunch of them and from what i can tell people like there service and they have shipping included into the price.

[ancorp]

Inokatsu value kits coming out in 2008 is what I'm waiting for.

[Coma]

Real parts will fit with some modification. Can't get closer to the real thing than that. Note though that a real pistol grip won't fit without way too much work to make it worth it.

I've got the King Arms set. Looks pretty good, I had some fit issues with the lower handguard but from talking to others with the same kit its an isolated issue.

[Cassius]

ancorp, I saw that kit as well a little while ago and really liked it but the thing is, I don't feel like waiting till sometimes in 2008 since it's my brand new toy

bean, that ebaybanned site looks fucking nice. I never saw it before.

Skru, I'll need to have a deeper look at my AK to see if i need that front set or not. Also, if it was a bitch to install, do you recommend it?

I unpacked the AK at work and had like 10 people crowding my desk so I didn't really get the time to look at it carefully.

Finally, ancorp, do you know when in 2008?

[ancorp]

No idea. Hopefully soon.

Unpacked your AK at work eh :P

RS wood is a pain to modify, the stock especially. The pistol grip is a no-go, unless you take two, cut 1/3 off each, and attach them together, as airsoft grips are fatter due to the motor in them.

I think Cushak makes wood kits (custom) on these boards...

Cheers,
Alex

[Cassius]

ancorp, I work at EA and we all have airsoft guns here and there. There are cans in a corner of the studio as well.

I don't feel like working too much on fitting it so I'm not going for a RS kit and I wonder how long it would take to build a custom one.. It's wood working after all...

Can a wood kit snap?

[Skruface]

Originally Posted by Cassius

Skru, I'll need to have a deeper look at my AK to see if i need that front set or not. Also, if it was a bitch to install, do you recommend it?

Only the pistol grip didn't fit right - I could have made it fit, but I never used it anyways since I had an extra from a Guarder AKSU kit and I like the feel of the Guarder grip better - it was slimmer, and also had texturing; the G&P is fatter and smooth.

The front end was simple to install except for one part - trying to fit the rear sight spring. I couldn't make it fit and ended up using my dremel and a polishing head to gently remove some of the anodizing to make the spring fit. Other than that, it took only about a hour for the whole install, with a simple set of hand tools.

[Cassius]

Excellent, thanks mate :P

I looked at it now that I'm home and it appears my front set is plastic so I might need to change it then.

Is there a special way to remove the top cover??

Also, what does the hopup adjustment knob look like?

[oOMuDOo]

I have the G&P Kit, I freaking love it. Amazing work.

Did not have any problems fitting it. Even the pistol grip (Marui AK)

[Cassius]

Thanks Mud. I'm actually building the same AK as you.

AK-47 with 74 flash hider looks badass.

I'll most likely get that wood kit.

Thanks all.

[666]

I had real AKM wood on 47 and have r/s and custom made stock on RPK now.

[Cushak]

Originally Posted by ancorp

I think Cushak makes wood kits (custom) on these boards...

Yup!

Make them from Oak. The ones I make are slightly bigger than the Tokyo Marui stock, that's done on purpose to accommodate a 9.6v big battery while still being sturdy. Next batch will have a few modifications to the stock (may make it a tad longer) to make it easier to get a large battery in there.



At this moment I don't make pistol grips, however I'm looking at away to do it.
Only problem is it's a small piece to be maneuvering around a high speed router.....

That was on the first attempt.

[Cassius]

lol how long does it take to make one full set? grip, handguard and stock?

Also, Mud; What brand of 74 flash hider did you choose?? Action makes one that isn't too pricey and KM makes one that is pricey... I wonder what's the difference..